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35th Annual Convention; Phoenix, AZ; 2009

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Panel #551
CE Offered: BACB
Application of OBM Strategies in Service Settings for Individuals with Autism: Promoting Quality Outcomes
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
10:30 AM–11:50 AM
North 221 AB
Area: OBM/AUT; Domain: Service Delivery
Chair: Joanne Gerenser (Eden II Programs)
JOANNE GERENSER (Eden II Programs)
EILEEN HOPKINS (Eden II Programs)
DAPHNA EL-ROY (Eden II Programs)
NIALL JAMES TONER (Eden II Programs)
Abstract: The incidence of autism has increased considerably during the past decade. A corresponding development of programs serving individuals with autism has occurred. While these programs are essential to meet the needs of the autism community, attracting, training, and retaining a qualified workforce becomes very difficult. In addition to the competition among programs serving individuals with autism, these agencies must also compete with employment opportunities that are less stressful and less demanding than working with individuals with autism. Despite the widespread use of empirically-based teaching techniques in the field of special education, few providers apply these same principles to address staff behavior change. Organizational behavior management (OBM), also referred to as Performance Management (PM), is the application of applied behavior analysis to organizational improvement. The purpose of this panel is to address common issues within the field of human services and more specifically, to programs serving individuals with autism. Topics to be addressed include issues of staff retention and turnover, staff development as well as issues of quality assurance and improvement.
 

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