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Balance Program: Parent-Professional Collaborative Approach

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

Kelsey Ruppel

Dr. Ruppel’s work focuses on the practical functional assessment and skill-based treatment of problem behavior, as well as preventing the development of severe problem behavior in young children with autism. She began her career as a teaching assistant in a specialized school for students with developmental disabilities and eventually served as a school-based special education teacher, BCBA, and curriculum supervisor. She has also implemented and supervised in-home ABA programming, taught courses as a faculty fellow at Western New England University, served as the Associate Director of Dr. Greg Hanley’s Life Skills Clinic at Western New England University, and served as a BCBA at an inpatient hospital program for children with severe problem behavior. Kelsey is currently a Senior Consultant at FTF Behavioral Consulting, and she has served as a consultant to a range of organizations, including schools, in-home and outpatient clinic providers, and residential programs. She holds a Master’s degree in Special Education from Johns Hopkins University and a doctoral degree in Behavior Analysis from Western New England University under the supervision of Dr. Hanley.

Course information

Title: Balance Program: Parent-Professional Collaborative Approach
Presenter: Kelsey Ruppel Ph.D.
CEUs: 2 Learning
Duration: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Customer Rating: (661)

$39.00

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Diane F.

Very interesting to learn more about the balance program and ways it can help families while they are on a waiting list for more... 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! Read More

Anonymous

I would have liked to learn details of implementing the program instead of the research on its efficacy. I would have liked to learn details of implementing the program instead of the research on its efficacy.

Lubna H.

I must say it has been an enriching experience. With over a decade of experience providing in-home support visits to families of... 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. Read More

Anonymous

This is one of several presentations I watched by Dr. Ruppel. I am looking forward to a more intensive workshop during my next... 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! Read More

Gimba C.

There is a significant improvement in the behavior of three and four years of age diagnosed with ASD. In regards to the initial... There is a significant improvement in the behavior of three and four years of age diagnosed with ASD. In regards to the initial investigation of the balance program, standardised, and indirect measures. Read More

Anonymous

I appreciate the brief overview of the Balance program. I have participated with a group using the PFA and SBT packages, so... I appreciate the brief overview of the Balance program. I have participated with a group using the PFA and SBT packages, so referencing that package and the differences and similarities found in Balance was very useful. Thank you Read More

Angela

Very informational and helpful content. I will definitely share the information that I have learned from today's webinar with... Very informational and helpful content. I will definitely share the information that I have learned from today's webinar with colleagues and families that would benefit from The Balance Program Read More

Samantha

I enjoyed the possible application of the Balance program to help aid in reducing wait list time. I enjoyed the possible application of the Balance program to help aid in reducing wait list time.

Balance Program: Parent-Professional Collaborative Approach

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