Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection!In this episode, we're talking about school-based behavior analysts supporting mental wellness and behavioral health in public school settings. We discuss how behavior analysts can cultivate relationships and level up their practices to expand their scope of competence to include this vital area. Our guests for this episode are Emily Muise from the Cooperative for Effective Behavior Intervention and Supports and Dr. Anne Perrotti from Old Dominion University. We'll discuss:-Mental health, mental wellness, and behavioral health- what's the difference?-Why supporting students in these areas can be daunting for school based behavior analysts-How interprofessional collaborative practice can help bridge the gapAnd more!Link for WHO behavioral health definition: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-behavioral-healthFor more information, check out the Virginia Public Schools Behavior Analyst Website: https://sites.google.com/odu.edu/vapsban/homeGuest Speakers: Emily Muise is the Project Manager for the Cooperative for Effective Behavior Intervention and Supports (CEBIS) through Old Dominion University, and Dr. Anne Perrotti is an Associate Professor and certified speech-language pathologist at Old Dominion University. Host:Selena J. Layden, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Movement Studies and Special Education at Old Dominion University. Dr. Layden earned her doctorate degree from the College of William & Mary in Education Policy, Planning, and Leadership with an emphasis in Special Education Administration and her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. Prior to joining the faculty at ODU, Dr. Layden worked in multiple school divisions focusing on challenging behavior and children with autism spectrum disorder. She was also the Assistant Director of Training at the Autism Center for Excellence at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Layden’s research interests focus on providing effective professional development for school personnel, improving the implementation of evidence-based practices in schools, particularly for students with autism spectrum disorder, and school-based behavior analysts.Music:Finding Peace by Remember the Future, from Shutterstock Music

Ver todos los episodios