Gregory Hanley, PhD, BCBA-D | Treating severe problem behavior

The success of treatments for problem behaviors associated with autism like meltdowns, self-injury, or aggression is largely dependent on whether the treatment is based on the function the problem behavior serves for the person with autism. But because of the seemingly obligatory focus on detecting the impact of single variables in good behavior analytic research, effective behavioral technology is often fractured across studies, resulting in a dearth of studies showing socially valid improvements in these problem behaviors and an absence of studies illustrating the treatment process from start to finish. In this session, an effective, comprehensive, and parent-validated treatment process for the problem behaviors associated with autism will be described.

[codeagent]

Dr. Hanley should definitely write a textbook on all of these treatments! Good stuff!

[wordsoflife]

First time in this path that I was completely moved and excited to join this field. I saw part 1 and couldn't wait for part two. I will be stalking his lectures. And I will be looking for employment where I can implement these principles. I'm so excited.

[alexandraweedy]

Great points! What about sensory maintained behaviors though? He did not address it. Would you use DRA?

[matef]

Could this intervention be used for ritualistic behaviors with kids with ASD that have the urge to be fulfilled?

[wordsoflife]

First time in this path that I was completely moved and excited to join this field. I saw part 1 and couldn't wait for part two. I will be stalking his lectures. And I will be looking for employment where I can implement these principles. I'm so excited.