Treatment of Violence and Aggression in Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

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CEU Course Description

The field of behavior analysis can be used to make significant contributions to various socially important issues.  Applied behavior analysis (ABA) can be used in the treatment of violence and aggression in individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities across a multitude of settings.  Various theories and concepts have led to the development of empirical treatment procedures that are able to be used in various settings.  Additionally, different approaches can be used to determine the environmental conditions that contribute to the exhibition of violence and aggression in individuals.  In this course, participants will learn to (1) discuss how the information gathered from a functional analysis can be used to determine effective treatments for violent and aggressive behaviors, (2) identify communication-focused treatments that are used in treating aggression and violence in individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities, and (3) discuss mindfulness and how it can be used with the management of anger and aggression. 

CEU Course Objectives

1. Discuss how the information gathered from a functional analysis can be used to determine effective treatments for violent and aggressive behaviors 
2. Identify communication-focused treatments that are used in treating aggression and violence in individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities
3. Discuss mindfulness and how it can be used with the management of anger and aggression. 

Course Date: 2024-09-10

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