Using Self-Management Techniques to Increase Independence for People with Autism
Amanda Tami, LPC, BCBA, outlines presentation objectives and underscores the importance of defining behaviors via baseline data collection. She outlines techniques for collecting data and monitoring progress over time, highlighting the importance of teaching these procedures to students. Tami provides examples of fading behaviors and monitoring progress over time.
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