Connections Behavior Planning and Intervention welcomes Dr. Vanessa Tucker, BCBA-D, for a webinar on ABA approaches to ASD-ADHD.
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Abstract:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) remains one of the most evidence-based and widely recognized interventions for supporting learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Research consistently demonstrates its effectiveness. However, up to 50% of individuals with ASD also have a co-occurring diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—a comorbidity that appears to be increasing over time. Despite this, ABA-focused research for ADHD as a standalone diagnosis remains limited.
Given the behavioral overlaps between ASD and ADHD, it is crucial for behavior analysts and professionals to differentiate behavioral patterns indicative of ADHD when working with autistic learners. By accurately identifying these patterns, practitioners can adapt and refine intervention strategies to better address the needs of individuals with dual diagnoses.
In this live webinar, Dr. Vanessa Tucker, BCBA-D, will:
- Present a comprehensive overview of current research on ADHD and its overlap with ASD.
- Share practical assessment and intervention strategies tailored to this population.
- Provide resources for further exploration, empowering attendees to effectively serve clients with both diagnoses.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Vanessa Tucker, BCBA-D, is a board certified behavior analyst (doctoral level) who practices privately with a focus on providing program supports, interventions, mentoring and evaluations in school settings. She is also an Associate Professor of Special Education at Pacific Lutheran University in Parkland, WA. She has been teaching and/or coordinating special education programs for 25 years, and has been in the field of ABA for 10. Her primary areas of interest are the application of ABA in the school setting and behavior interventions for students with complex support needs.
Vanessa got her general and special education certification in 1995 from Western Washington University. She obtained her Masters in Low Incidence Disabilities in 2002 from the University of Washington and her Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism from the University of Washington in 2009. She has worked as a special education teacher, program coordinator and consultant.
Learning Objectives:
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CEU’s included, and Cost to Attend:
- 3.0 Learning BACB CEU’s
$60$54 (CEU’s included in price)- 10% discount for registrations before live event
For questions, challenges with registration, or any other needed information, please contact Dusty, Director of Continuing Education and ACE Coordinator for CBPI, LLC, at continuingeducation@connections-behavior.com.
Connections Behavior Planning & Intervention, LLC, is a BACB-Approved ACE Provider (Provider # OP-17-2781). The BACB does not directly sponsor or endorse this event, its speakers, or its content.
