Where the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Compassionate Care Meet

with

Gabrielle Centra-Taylor

This session will look at children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder accompanied by a secondary mental health diagnosis. A focus will be placed upon understanding the issues associated with this and how to apply the principles of ABA to improve their school experience.

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Objectives:

1) Identify the overlap between mental health services and ABA therapy

2) Formulate a strong understanding of how compassionate care in the ABA field, in conjunction with evidence-based interventions, can be utilized within a school-based setting

3) Differentiate between assent-driven ABA practices vs. traditional ABA practices and how to assess for assent and assent-withdrawal

NASP Domain:

Domain 4-Mental and Behavioral Health Services and Interventions

Domain 5-School Wide Practices to Promote Learning

Domain 8-Equitable Practices for Diverse Student Populations