Sussex Consortium 12th Annual

November 9, 2019, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Behavior Analysis Works: Connecting Behavioral Principles to Common Problems

with Patrick Friman, Ph.D., ABPP

Schedule 7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration and breakfast 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Eschew Obfuscation: Turning People On to Behavior Analysis with Plain and Simple Language 9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Break 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Behavior Analysis in the Mainstream of Everyday Life: Multiple Examples and Recommendations 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Anxiety: The Psychological Equivalent of Fever 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. A Behavior Analytic Perspective on Common and Not So Common Human Habits 2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Break 2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Dealing with Difficult People 3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closing remarks

Outcome objectives 1. Attendees will be able to describe the most powerful idea ever invented by mankind for understanding, knowing, and

approaching problematic human behavior. 2. Attendees will be able to describe at least one effective treatment for enuresis 3. Attendees will be able to discuss a critical role for behavior analysis for understanding and treating anxiety disorders. 4. Attendees will be able to describe at least three treatment-based approaches to anxiety for persons with ASD. 5. Attendees will be able to describe the major components of habit reversal. 6. Attendees will be able to modify habit reversal in accord with the target habit. 7. Attendees will learn some of the major problems resulting from conventional views of difficult behavior. 8. Attendees will learn some of the major advantages resulting from the circumstantial view of difficult behavior. Biography Dr. Patrick C. Friman received his Ph.D. from the University of Kansas. He is the current Vice President of Behavioral Health at Boys Town and a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Nebraska School of Medicine. He was formerly on the faculties of Johns Hopkins University, University of Pennsylvania, and Creighton University Schools of Medicine. He was also formerly the Director of the Clinical Psychology Program at University of Nevada as well as the Associate Chairman of the Department of Psychology. He is a Fellow of the Association for Behavior Analysis International and in three divisions of the American Psychological Association. He is the former Editor of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and former President of the Association for Behavior Analysis International. He is currently on the editorial boards of four peer reviewed journals. He has published more than 190 scientific articles and chapters and three books. The primary focus of his scientific and clinical work in is in the area of Behavioral Pediatrics and Behavioral Medicine. Dr. Friman’s work in behavioral pediatrics has concentrated on the gap between primary medical care for children on one side, and referral-based clinical child psychological and psychiatric care, on the other. A secondary focus is on adolescent behavior and development. He also specializes in consultation regarding workplace issues such as motivation, dealing with difficult people, change, happiness and pathways to success.

Space is limited – first come, first served! All attendees should complete the attached registration from and return to the Sussex Consortium (SC). State employees should also register on the Professional Development Management System (PDMS; course #___) through the Identity Management System (IMS). The registration form is available on the SC website https://www.capehenlopenschools.com/site/Default.aspx?PageID=25 Registration fees are non-refundable. On or before October 9 $130.00 October 10 through November 8 $150.00

Delaware Autism Program and Cape Henlopen School District staff registration is ½ price if registered on or before October 9th. *Clock hours are also available for DEEDS

Location: Irish Eyes 213 Anglers Road

Lewes, DE 19958 Check-in opens at 7:45. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Dietary accommodations available upon request on the registration form.

PENDING APPROVAL: Continuing Education Units (CEU) are cosponsored by the Delaware Speech-Language-Hearing Association (DSHA). This course is offered for 0.6 ASHA CEUs (introductory level; professional area).

Continuing Education Credits are sponsored by the Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis. The Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis is a Type 2 ACE Provider for the Behavior Analyst Certification BoardTM. The State of Delaware Board of Occupational Therapy Practice will offer 6 Continuing Education Units (CEU) for Delaware Licensed Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) DISCLOSURE: The Committee planners would like to disclose they are all professionals within the educational realm who work with students with autism. Patrick Friman would like to disclose that he is receiving honorarium for his presentation, which includes speaker fee and travel reimbursement. He has no other financial or non-financial information to disclose.

Most at the Coast Registration Form Early Registration is encouraged.

Return to the Sussex Consortium by October 9, 2019 for advanced registration or November 8, 2019 for regular registration. Payment in full, by check, must accompany this form. First Name: Last Name: Company, organization, or school district:

Email:

Address:

City:

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Occupation (please select the one that best describes your position): Administrator Parent Family Member

Student

General educator

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Other: ___________ Special dietary needs/accommodations: Vegetarian Vegan Gluten free

Gluten free and vegan

Other: __________ Complete and mail this registration form to: Sussex Consortium Attention: Most at the Coast Committee 820 Savannah Road Lewes, DE 19958

Make checks payable to: Cape Henlopen School District Please include ‘Most at the Coast’ in the memo line.

Registration fees are non-refundable. On or before October 9 $130.00 October 10 through November 8 $150.00

Available Accommodations Hotel Rodney 142 2nd Street Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 645 – 6466 Hotel Blue 110 Anglers Road Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 645 – 4880 Inn at Canal Square 122 West Market Street Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 644 – 3377 The Beacon Motel 514 East Savannah Road Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 645 – 4888 Dogfish Inn 105 Savannah Road Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 644 -8292 Sleep Inn 18451 Coastal Highway Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 645 – 6464 Heritage Inn 34521 Postal Lane Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 644 – 0600

Nearby Restaurants Irish Eyes Pub and Restaurant 213 Anglers Road Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 645 – 6888 Rose and Crown 142 2nd Street Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 827 - 4475 Striper Bites 107 Savannah Road Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 645 – 4657 Half Full 113 West Market Street Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 645 – 8877 Agave Mexican Restaurant 137 2nd Street Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 645 – 1232 Kindle 111 Bank Street Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 645 - 7887 2nd Street Tavern 102 2nd Street Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 645 – 7755

The Most at the Coast Conference is proudly supported by

The State of Delaware Board of Occupational Therapy Practice