Course Overview

These training materials were created for the Autism Center of Excellence at Western Michigan University. This course has been developed by course experts to provide insight into supporting families and pediatric clients with Autism or other behavioral health problems as their children undergo additional treatment or basic services like visiting the dentist or primary healthcare professional. This course also provides examples of behavioral approaches direct care professionals can utilize in their treatment plan. 

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  • Credit Hours: MCBAP-R (1.0), MCBAP-S (0.0), Mi-CEC (0.0), Nursing (0.0)

Topics Covered

Behavioral Approaches and Primary Care Services

This course provides behavioral health professionals with best practices and behavioral approaches for preparing pediatric clients as they undergo various health services like physicals, dental appointments, etc. This course continues to provide the strategies and tactics that can be implemented into treatment plans and shared with the families of the pediatric clients to ensure treatment stays on track and help usher positive behavioral change. 

 

What People Are Saying

I enjoyed this module as we got to hear from providers and consumers regarding how programming differs from other supports/services. I have been working in this field for many years and this video was extremely helpful as a reminder to me.

- Tess G.