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| The Ethical Use of Biomedical Interventions for Autism |
| Saturday, January 18, 2025 |
| 3:50 PM–4:40 PM |
| Sheraton New Orleans, Level 3, Napoleon Ballroom BC |
| Area: AUT; Domain: Applied Research |
| Chair: Terry S. Falcomata (The University of Texas at Austin) |
| CE Instructor: Terry S. Falcomata, Ph.D. |
| Presenting Author: JENNIFER R. ZARCONE (The May Institute) |
| Abstract: There are many interventions that have been recommended as interventions for challenging behavior andpsychological and behavioral concerns related to autism. Some have clinical trials and other evidence-based research to support their use, but many do not. In this presentation we will discuss some of the recent research on the psychotropic medications, supplements, and other biomedical treatments that have been recommended to families and autistic individuals. We will discuss how we can wade through the information on social media supporting claims and how we can work with families and providers to understand what works and what doesn't. |
| Instruction Level: Basic |
| Target Audience: Practitioners, families, providers, and autistic individuals |
| Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be able to: (1) Use a set of criteria for evaluating biomedical interventions related to autism; (2) Work with families and other stakeholders to evaluate the effects of biomedical interventions in an ethical way; (3) Work with community providers in a collaborative way to identify effective interventions. |
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| JENNIFER R. ZARCONE (The May Institute) |
 Jennifer Zarcone is currently the Chief Clinical Officer and the Director of the National Autism Center at the May Institute. Dr. Zarcone provides consultation and clinical support to staff around severe problem behavior, staff training, and developing and maintaining clinical service standards. Dr. Zarcone has served in several leadership positions for the Association of Behavior Analysis (ABAI), including co-chair of the ABAI Autism Conference, and is a Fellow of ABAI. She served as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, the Journal of Intellectual Disabilities Research, and the American Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. She has been on the advisory board of Women in Behavior Analysis for 5 years. |
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