Course Code: REL-ABA-0-BARMMAD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Describe issues surrounding the use of medication to treat individuals with autism.
Describe the effects of commonly used medications prescribed to individuals with autism.
Identify ways that behavior analysts can help to ensure the effectiveness and safety of medication prescribed to their clients.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Current State of Medication to Treat Autism
Are Your Clients Taking Medication?
Treatment Options for Autism
The Prescriber’s Dilemma
The Problem of Polypharmacy
Not the First Intervention of Choice
The Extent of Medication Use in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Review
Summary
Section 3: Medication Effects and Behavior
Why Are Medications Prescribed
Psychotropic Medication Overview
Antipsychotics
Anti-Depressants
Anti-epileptics and Lithium
Review
Summary
Section 4: Medication Effectiveness and the Behavior Analyst
The Behavior Analyst’s Responsibility
Tracking Effects and Side Effects
Preparing Clients for Medical Monitoring
Helping Prescribers Make the Best Decision
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Instructor: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant, and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large-scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports.
Expert Reviewer: Johnny J. Bethea, II, RPh
Johnny received a B.S. Pharmacy degree from the College of Pharmacy at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has earned certificates in Medication Therapy Management, Injectable Medications, and Asthma Therapy Management. At Relias, Johnny serves as a Partner in Behavioral Health Solutions, where duties include serving on Clinical Analytics and Applications Team, developing algorithms to improve clinical outcomes, engineering clinical consultant, SME, writer, and editor. In addition, he has served on the Executive Board of Directors for CMHCs and other medical organizations, pharmacy manager, APPE Preceptor, and college of pharmacy dean’s advisory council.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Analyst; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.