Expert Speaker Series - Towards a Model for Developing Effective and Preferred Treatments for a Stereotypic Behavior of Persons

Towards a Model for Developing Effective and Preferred Treatments for a Stereotypic Behavior of Persons Diagnosed with Autism
Gregory P. Hanley, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Western New England College
February 9, 2012: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (2 hours)
Persons diagnosed with autism often engage in repetitive acts that appear to serve no function; these acts are collectively referred to as stereotypy due to the formal similarity of the acts and the periodicity with which they are emitted.   Behavior analysts are often called upon to develop behavior plans addressing stereotypy when it is exhibited with impairing frequency. It is growing increasingly difficult, however, to select from among the may interventions that have been demonstrated to be effective.