Dr.  Mankowski will provide an overview of the evidence-based positive behavior management strategies used with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and equip caregivers and professionals with strategies to support behavior improvement. 

Learning Objectives
 
1.     Review evidence-based behavior management practices for individuals with ASD and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.

2.     Discuss frequent challenging behaviors and how functional behavior analysis can inform behavior management and behavioral change.

3.     Provide caregivers and professionals with positive strategies to reduce challenging behavior.


Presenter:

Dr. Mankowski is a licensed psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor at the CIDD.  She specializes in the assessment and treatment of individuals with behavioral and/or psychiatric difficulties in the context of neurodevelopmental disability.  She has co-led the Behavior Medicine in Developmental Disabilities Clinic for over 10 years.