Interventions for Elopement for those with ASD

Course Code: REL-ABA-0-IETASD

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025

Learning Objectives:
Apply research-based practices for assessing behavioral function and severity of wandering and elopement.
Explain research-based strategies for elopement prevention and intervention.
Determine the best approach for working with families to prevent wandering and elopement.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Behavioral Function, Wandering, and Elopement

A Concerned Community

Defining Wandering and Elopement

Danger of Elopement

Immediate Emergency Action

Balancing the Urgency of the Problem and Time

Functional Assessment of Wandering and Elopement

Review

Summary

Section 3: Intervention

Intervention vs. Prevention

Access to Tangibles and Escape Intervention

Access to Attention and Escape from Demand Intervention

Access to Attention and Tangibles Intervention

Planning Interventions

Review

Summary

Section 4: Working With Families

Compassion for Families

Behavioral Skills Training

Ensuring Fidelity of Implementation With Families

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

Subject Matter Expert: 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.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Analyst; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.