Expert Perspectives: Merging Research and Effective Practice to Improve Day-to-Day Leadership in Autism Service Settings

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About

A leader is someone who provides direction and inspiration to the people with whom they work. For better or for worse, the development of leadership competencies (e.g. rational decision making or the ability to listen) in the context of behavior analytic autism services is not all that different from being thrown into the deep end of the pool and being told to swim. While that might look effective, it is also potentially traumatizing for developing young leaders and runs the risk of having the least effective or efficient behaviors reinforced. Effective leadership entails the application of research based practices to direct decision making, communication, and management practices in support of the mission of the organization seen in behavior analytic autism services as improved student and adult outcomes. This workshop will provide an overview of research based practices in effective leadership and how they might best be merged into effective practice on a day-to-day basis.

Continuing Education Information:

This video is intended for use as part of college courses (undergrad or graduate) or for staff and/or supervisee training. At this time, continuing education credit is not offered for viewing this workshop.

Target Audience

Undergraduate and graduate students of behavior analysis and/or anyone interested in this topic!

Learning Objectives:

After viewing this presentation:

1. Select the definitions of a minimum of three basic components of effective leadership.
2. Identify at least three barriers to effective leadership relevant to the delivery of behavior analytic autism services.
3. Identify leadership's short-term pros and long-term cons as a “cult of personality.”

Presenter/Trainer Information

Presenter Bio at Time of Presentation: Peter Gerhardt is the Executive Director of the EPIC School in Paramus, NJ. Dr. Gerhardt has over 40 years of experience utilizing the principles of applied behavior analysis in support of adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders in educational, employment, residential and community based settings. He is the author or co-author on a number of articles and book chapters on the needs of adolescents and adults with ASD and has presented nationally and internationally on this topic. Dr. Gerhardt serves as Co-Chairman of the Scientific Council for the Organization for Autism Research and is on numerous professional advisory boards including the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies. He currently serves as adjunct faculty in the Institute for Behavioral Studies at Endicott College. Dr. Gerhardt received his Doctorate from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey’s Graduate School of Education.

Updates to Bio: Since the time of presentation, there have been no bio updates.

Additional Information

Length: 111 minutes | Total Videos: 1