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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T120000
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URL:https://www.iowaheadstart.org/events/ihsa-function-first/
SUMMARY:Function First: Supporting Sensory Needs in Early Childhood Autism
DESCRIPTION:Title: Function First: Supporting Sensory Needs in Early Childh
 ood Autism\n\nSummary: This virtual session will connect the dots between 
 autism\, sensory challenges\, and effective treatment in early childhood s
 ettings. By taking a functional approach to behavior\, we can unpack why i
 t might be occurring and successfully modify the environment (which includ
 es our own adult behavior) to affect positive outcomes. The session will b
 egin with an overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the vast diffe
 rences in presentation depending on whether an individual presents with or
  without an intellectual disability or other comorbid condition. We will t
 hen contextualize sensory challenges associated with ASD and discuss how t
 hese might contribute to challenging behavior. Using available data and na
 rrative case studies\, we will outline trends in autism prevalence across 
 Head Start Region 7 states\, as well as the empirical basis for early inte
 rvention. Finally\, we will cover environmental modifications to minimize 
 sensory issues and challenging behavior with a specific emphasis on differ
 entiation between cohorts of 0-3 and 3-5 year-olds. \n\nSpeaker: Brian Br
 utzman\n\nBio: Brian Brutzman\, Ph.D.\, LBA\, BCBA is a psychologist and l
 icensed behavior analyst with more than a decade of experience as a behavi
 oral consultant. He has previously served as clinical coordinator for the 
 Global Psychiatric Epidemiology Group at Columbia University and the New Y
 ork State Psychiatric Institute. His published research spans various topi
 cs such as early childhood social skill development\, mental health during
  disasters\, knowledge brokerage\, and school-based intervention.  He is 
 passionate about helping students achieve their potential in school and sp
 ecializes in the mitigation of complex and challenging problem behavior in
  the home\, school\, and community settings. Brian holds a bachelor's degr
 ee in Psychology from Loyola University Maryland\, a master's degree in Ge
 neral Psychology from New York \n\nUniversity and a doctorate in Social-P
 ersonality Psychology from Michigan State University with a specialization
  in Quantitative Methodology and Evaluation Science. He currently serves a
 s the Director of School-Based Services for BK Behavior Ventures and Heart
 land ABA.\n\nAbout Heartland ABA: Part of the BK Behavior family of compan
 ies\, Heartland ABA provides top-tier behavioral treatment across the Midw
 est in homes\, schools\, and community settings. Early childhood education
  settings in particular can be places where children build confidence and 
 connect with others—but behavioral challenges can sometimes get in the w
 ay. Our clinicians help children develop essential skills\, strengthen soc
 ial relationships\, and create positive routines that support learning. By
  collaborating closely with teachers\, staff\, and families\, we design in
 dividualized strategies to meet each student’s needs and provide consist
 ent support that carries over from the classroom to home and beyond. We ac
 complish this in a variety of ways\, including serving as mental health co
 nsultants to Head Start Programs\, accepting referrals for home-based beha
 vioral services\, providing parent-training workshops\, and delivering eng
 aging\, transformational professional development sessions. We look forwar
 d to helping meet your students’ behavioral needs. More information can 
 be found at:\n\n| https://www.heartlandbehavior.com/school-based-services 
 |\nDo you want to pay with a debit or credit card? Just click the link bel
 ow to be redirected to Eventbrite to complete your registration.\n\nRegist
 er and pay with a credit card HERE
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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