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From Prevention to Treatment: A Continuum of Care for Challenging Behavior in Autism - 1.5 CE hours
Monday July 13, 2026 12:50pm - 2:10pm CDT
303 AB
Objectives:
  1. Describe the prevalence, risk factors, and impacts of challenging behavior among individuals with autism .  
  2. Explain the role of interdisciplinary care, including behavioral, medical, and communication supports, in preventing and treating challenging behavior.
  3. Identify practical strategies for navigating service systems and coordinating care across providers, families, and settings.

    Statement of Need:
    Challenging behavior is common among individuals with autism and often leads to significant barriers to safety, education, and community participation, yet many professionals and caregivers lack guidance on how to navigate the systems of care needed to effectively prevent and treat these behaviors.

    Abstract:
    Challenging behavior is highly prevalent among individuals with autism and can significantly impact safety, learning, and quality of life for both individuals and their families. Despite advances in behavioral and medical treatments, many families struggle to navigate fragmented service systems and identify appropriate care across developmental stages. This session provides an overview of what research currently tells us about challenging behavior in autism, including prevalence, risk factors, and evidence-based intervention approaches. Emphasis will be placed on the continuum of care needed to prevent and treat challenging behavior, including early identification, interdisciplinary collaboration, functional behavioral assessment, and communication-based intervention strategies. Attendees will also learn practical considerations for coordinating services across medical, behavioral, and educational systems in order to support individuals with autism and their families. 



Speakers
avatar for Hannah MacNaul, PhD

Hannah MacNaul, PhD

Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology, UT San Antonio
Dr. MacNaul is a Doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D), Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), and a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) in the State of Texas. She received her Master of Arts degree in School Psychology from the University of Texas at San... Read More →
Monday July 13, 2026 12:50pm - 2:10pm CDT
303 AB
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