BCBAs in Dementia Care 101

Learning Objectives:

1. List of signs and symptoms of dementia and which BCBAs may intervene upon

2. Differentiate between long-term care settings where BCBAs may practice

3. Describe barriers to care

4. Recognize how an ID/DD population is similar to and different than a neuro-typical population

5. Identify end-of-life issues that may affect an ABA practice

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BCBAs in Dementia 101

An introductory CE course for BCBAs looking to expand their clinical knowledge to include dementia care

Number of CE Credits: 3.0 Course Length: 160 minutes

This is an introductory continuing education course for Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) looking to expand their clinical knowledge to include dementia care. Older adults are the fastest growing population and nearly 30% may have a diagnosis of dementia. BCBAs have a unique skill set to not only decrease challenging behaviors (e.g., disruptive, aggression) but also to maintain independent life skills (e.g., dressing, grooming) and increase caregiver behavior management skills. Speakers use videos, Power-Point presentations, and completing quizzes to review various aspects of dementia care where BCBA can make a difference.

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Each student has 30 days to complete the continuing education course. After 30 days, students will lose access to this course.

Hi, We Are Your Instructors!

Maranda and Amanda are BCBAs who work at Abilities Behavior Services, a non-profit agency providing ABA services across the lifespan. Both therapists are specialized in the assessment and management of behavior and psychological symptoms of dementia (e.g., aggression, disruption, wandering).

Dr. Maranda Trahan, PhD, BCBA-D was born in Louisiana, attended SIUC for graduate school, and completed a postdoc at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. Before returning to Illinois, Dr. Trahan started the first ABA clinical practice in 2014 for individuals with dementia living in Florida. She’s worked in ABA since 2001 and in dementia since 2008. Dr. Trahan enjoys being outside and spending time with her family and animals.

Amanda Ripley has worked with individuals with challenging behaviors across the age span. Amanda is from Chicago, graduated with her master’s degree from SIUC, and worked in a several states providing ABA services, including Michigan, Colorado, and Illinois. She’s worked in ABA and dementia care since 2005. Amanda is an avid runner and enjoys playing outside with her kids and husband.