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Charting a New Path Forward for Repetitive Behavior Research in Autism |
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 |
3:50 PM–4:40 PM |
Caesars Palace; Palace Ballroom 3 |
Area: AUT; Domain: Service Delivery |
Chair: Robert K. Ross (Ross Consultation LLC) |
CE Instructor: Brian Boyd, Ph.D. |
Presenting Author: BRIAN BOYD (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) |
Abstract: Restricted, repetitive behaviors and interests are part of the core diagnostic criteria for autism. Yet, increasingly, autistic individuals are asking researchers and clinicians to reconsider their treatment approaches for these behaviors. We also know that there are varied perspectives on these behaviors, however, there is some agreement across stakeholder groups. There is also recent research demonstrating associations between repetitive behaviors and co-occurring conditions found in autism, such as executive functioning differences and sleep disturbances. This presentation represents a call to action for us, as researchers and clinicians, to potentially reconceptualize the assessment and treatment of repetitive behaviors in autism. |
Instruction Level: Intermediate |
Target Audience: Behavior analysts, ABA professionals, researchers |
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be able to: (1) understand first person and caregiver perspectives on repetitive behaviors in autism; (2) identify associated symptoms and conditions that co-occur with repetitive behaviors in autism; and (3) identify new tools and methods for the assessment and treatment of repetitive behaviors in autism. |
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BRIAN BOYD (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) |
Brian Boyd, Ph.D., is the William C. Friday Distinguished Professor in the School of Education and interim director of the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was previously the director of the Juniper Gardens Children’s Project at the University of Kansas. Boyd is quite engaged in research that involves the most vulnerable, and often marginalized, populations. As a special educator by training, much of his research has involved the development and evaluation of evidence-based practices that could be implemented within school and home contexts. His more recent work has focused on how issues of implicit bias and race affect the outcomes of children with and without disabilities. Boyd’s research has been continuously funded by federal agencies such as the Institute of Education Sciences and National Institutes of Health. He is past vice president of the International Society for Autism Research. He also serves on multiple national boards that are dedicated to improving the outcomes of autistic persons and those from historically underserved communities. |
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