The mission of the Balance Program is to prevent the worsening of early problem behavior in young children with autism via a proactive, skill-building approach. The program consists of 10 customizable lessons, rooted in years of behavioral and early childhood research. Parents serve as the primary implementers with intermittent support from a professional, making the program a good option when access to behavior analytic services is limited. In this presentation, we will discuss the rationale for and research supporting the program components, highlighting the program's unique features that set it apart from other parenting or prevention programs. Attendees will learn why they might consider adding the Balance Program to their repertoire and how to gain competence and confidence with implementation.
Objectives:
1. Attendees will be able to describe the purpose of the Balance Program and the clients for whom it is designed.
2. Attendees will be able to describe the research support for individual and packaged components of the Balance Program.
3. Attendees will be able to distinguish between avoidance and prevention of problem behavior.
About the Presenter
As I learn best by visual assistance, it was a pleasure to see interactive slides. Presentation as detailed and easy to follow along.
It was great to learn about the Balance program, being an Occupational Therapist I never knew about the program and its benefits, now atleast I can direct my caregivers about the program during their waiting period for appointment, Thanks a lot.
Very interesting to learn more about the balance program and ways it can help families while they are on a waiting list for more intensive and comprehensive direct services!
Expected to learn more on implementation
I would have liked to learn details of implementing the program instead of the research on its efficacy.
While the balance program sounds like a great resource, this was more of a data review than teaching about the program.
A balance program is a helpful tool in building skills in a child with autism. Also short term avoidance and prevention are excellent in problem behavior.
very good knowledge
I must say it has been an enriching experience. With over a decade of experience providing in-home support visits to families of autistic individuals, I found this course to be an invaluable reinforcement of my existing practices. I also appreciated the thoughtful provision of subtitles and transcripts, which made the content easily understandable and enhanced my overall learning experience. As someone who deeply cares about the wellbeing of families, especially mothers, I found this course to be comprehensive in addressing various aspects of autism care. Though it didn't specifically cover maternal wellbeing, the collaborative approach inherently promotes family support and enhances the overall wellbeing of both the parent and the child. In conclusion, I highly recommend the "Balance Program" to professionals and parents involved in autism care. It has not only reinforced my existing practice but also provided me with valuable insights and knowledge that were much needed. Thank you, Behavior University, for offering such an exceptional course.
This is one of several presentations I watched by Dr. Ruppel. I am looking forward to a more intensive workshop during my next CEU period. Thank you!
Course information
- Title: Balance Program: Parent-Professional Collaborative Approach
- Presenter: Kelsey Ruppel Ph.D., BCBA-D
- CEUs: 2 Learning
- Duration: 1 hour and 40 minutes
- Customer Rating: (690)