Course Code: REL-ABA-0-BATTPIDD
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Describe the difficulties surrounding toilet training and children with autism and intellectual disabilities.
Explain the research on toilet training.
Recall strategies for effective toilet training.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Issues Surrounding Toilet Training
The Significance of Independent Toileting
Training Typically Developing Individuals
Toilet Training Issues with People with Disabilities
Addressing the Issues
Review
Summary
Section 3: Research on Toilet Training
The Study that Started It All
A Review of Current Research
Some Promising Advances
Using the Research
Review
Summary
Section 4: Implementing a Research-Based Toilet Training Program
Preparing for Toilet Training
Case Example: Arthur
Case Example: Andrea
Individualization for Effectiveness
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Reviewer: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant, and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large-scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports.
Subject Matter Expert: Rachel Cagliani, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Rachel Cagliani is an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia in the department of Communication Sciences and Special Education. Before completing her PhD, she was a public-school teacher. Dr. Cagliani is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She teaches at the undergraduate and graduate level. Her research addresses the educational needs and life skills of individuals with profound autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Dr. Cagliani regularly leads teams of researchers with conducting toilet training research in classrooms, summer camps, and clinics.
Writer: Kimberly Workman, MA
Ms. Workman is an Instructional Designer at Relias. She has a Master of Arts in Technology and Communication, as well as graduate certificates in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Digital Communications. Ms. Workman has a background in writing and designing online continuing medical education for physicians and other health professionals on multiple educational platforms, including web-based, game-based, and immersive learning environments. She has also used simulation training extensively to connect learning to real-world environments.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Analyst; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Agency.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.