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Behavior Management And Psychopharmacology In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders, James Coplan Md May 2012

Behavior Management And Psychopharmacology In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders, James Coplan Md

Annual Foundations Behavioral Health/La Salle University Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) frequently manifest maladaptive behavior. In this workshop we will describe the underlying neuropsychological deficits in ASD, explain how these deficits give rise to various maladaptive behaviors, and provide a logical framework for responding to such behaviors, including behavioral methods and various medications.

This program is designed to help you…

  1. Understand fundamental behavioral principles such as positive and negative reinforcement, overcorrection, and token economies
  2. Understand the concept of cognitive rigidity as a driver of maladaptive behavior in persons with ASD, and identify behavioral and pharmacological methods of benefit
  3. Understand the role of dysregulation of attention …


Meeting The Needs Of Individuals With Autism: Considerations For The Future, Nina Wall-Coté Mss, Lsw May 2012

Meeting The Needs Of Individuals With Autism: Considerations For The Future, Nina Wall-Coté Mss, Lsw

Annual Foundations Behavioral Health/La Salle University Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference

During this session, the Bureau of Autism Services will share information about its key initiatives, including: PA autism census data, the PA Autism Needs Assessment findings and recommendations, the ASERT Collaboratives regional projects, and information about the Adult Autism Waiver and the Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP). BAS will also share additional resources and collaborative efforts underway to help individuals with autism improve their quality of life, achieve independence, and become contributing members of their communities.

This program is designed to help you…

  1. Identify implications of regional census data for systems supporting individuals with an ASD.
  2. Understand the findings and …


Adolescents And Adults With Autism: Evidence-Based Practice In Support Of Competence And Quality Of Life, Peter F. Gerhardt Ed.D. May 2012

Adolescents And Adults With Autism: Evidence-Based Practice In Support Of Competence And Quality Of Life, Peter F. Gerhardt Ed.D.

Annual Foundations Behavioral Health/La Salle University Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference

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