Training Police Officers and Dentists in Autism Care | With Dr. Dorothea Lerman #121

This week, we welcome Dr. Lerman who is currently a Professor of Behavior Analysis at the University of Houston - Clear Lake, where she directs a master’s program in behavior analysis and serves as Director of the UHCL Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities. Dr. Lerman has published more than 80 research articles and chapters, served as Editor-in-Chief for The Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavior Analysis in Practice and has secured more than $2 million in grants and contracts to support her work. Dr. Lerman joins us today to share her experience in educating dentists and police officers about autism to help them serve the autism community. Download latest episode to learn more!

Here are the resources:

Remote Training of Dental Students and Professionals to Promote Cooperative Behavior in Patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Virtual Training of Medical Students to Promote the Comfort and Cooperation of Patients with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Preparing Law Enforcement Officers to Engage Successfully with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Evaluation of a Performance-Based Approach

1. Here is a link to the trainings for vaccine administration: www.uhcl.edu/autism-center/baiva  they have three modules (health care professional, caregiver, and home health aides)
2. They have a brand-new site where we will be uploading/updating materials for medical professionals:  https://www.uhcl.edu/autism-center/training-for-medical-professionals
3. Dr. Lerman also recommends the following review paper: Kupzyk, S., & Allen, K. D. (2019). A review of strategies to increase comfort and compliance with medical/dental routines in persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 31, 231-249

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