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Towards a More Ethical and Developmental Approach to Behavior Analytic Therapy with Autistic Children
by Amy Bodkin, EdS

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Charlotte Mason, an 18^th century educational philosopher, once said, “A child is a person in whom all possibilities are present – present now at this very moment – not to be educed after many years and efforts manifold on the part of the educator.” If we truly believe a child is a person and thus due all the respect due a person, it must change our approach not just to education but also to therapy.

Amy Bodkin is an Autistic Adult, School Psychologist, and Special Needs Home Educator. Join her in this course where she will present how we can use what is known about child development to inform a more ethical approach to behavior analytic therapy for autistic individuals. Such an approach will help therapists meet each student where they are at and create a true partnership to encourage balanced growth in the child’s development.

This course will provide up to 12 CEU Credits including 3 Ethics CEUs.
Amy Bodkin Consulting LLC is an authorized BACB ACE Provider.

Core Principles of BCBA Ethics:

1. Benefits Others
2. Treat Others with Compassion, Dignity and Respect
3. Behavior with Integrity
4. Ensure their Competence

BACB Ethical Codes that are addressed in this course are:

• 2.01 – Providing Effective Treatment
• 2.10 – Collaborating with Colleagues
• 2.12 – Considering Medical Needs
• 2.17 – Collecting & Using Data
• 2.18 – Continual Evaluation of the Behavior-Change Intervention
• 2.19 – Addressing Conditions Interfering with Service Delivery
• 3.01 – Responsibility to Client
• 3.02 – Identifying Stakeholders
• 3.06 – Consulting with Other Providers
• 3.09 – Communicating with Stakeholders about Third-Party Contracted Services

Week 1 – Introduction to Abraham Maslow and Charlotte Mason

Week 2 – Physiological Needs: Noticing Signs of Discomfort

Week 3 – Safety Needs: Negating the Impact of Anxiety and Trauma

Week 4 – Love and Belonging: The Foundation of Social Skills

Week 5 – Esteem: Integrating Body, Mind, and Spirit

Week 6 – Self-Actualization: Where Learning Can Begin (Social-Emotional)

Week 7 – Self-Actualization: Where Learning Can Begin (Communication)

Week 8 – Communication Continued: Language Development

Week 9 – Communication Continued: Reading and Writing

Week 10 – Self-Actualization: Where Learning Can Begin (Motor Skills)

Week 11 – Self-Actualization: Where Learning Can Begin (Life/Cognitive Skills)

Week 12 – Pulling It All Together: Sample Cases

SEE COURSE OUTLINE AND OBJECTIVES HERE >>>