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11/13/2018

Don't let the fire burn out

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NextGen Revolution Summit 2018 in Las Vegas came and went, but not without an abundance of information and inspiration. If you’re not familiar with this conference, it is the intersection of behavior analysis, entrepreneurship, technology, and clinical application. Over the years, the field of behavior analysis has become somewhat synonymous with the gold standard of treatment for individuals with autism. However, the application of the science of behavior analysis to enhance the human experience is vast, and the NextGen Revolution Summit reinforced this fact.
 
I wanted to quickly share a few highlights from this year’s conference. First, Luis Felipe Garcia, CTO and Co-Founder of Antibiotic Adjuvant, Inc., and the BehaviorMe team kicked things off with a Design Thinking Workshop. Design Thinking is a human-centered approach to innovation and used by professionals to solve complex problems. This experience was unique in part because we were assigned seats and asked to work with those we had only just met. Participants were guided through the 5-stages of the design thinking process, which revealed interesting connections to the field of behavior analysis.
 
Another fascinating presentation by Jamie Waldvogel, founder of Behave Your Best!, opened up with a thought-provoking question, “Why are we waiting for behavior to get ‘bad enough’?” In recent times, there seems to be an increase in social acceptance of challenging behaviors exemplified by young, typically developing, children. As a society, we are accepting unwanted behaviors by simply labeling them as being part of the “Terrible Two’s,” the “Three-nager,” and the “Four-nado.” There is a need to provide parents with tools and strategies to tackle big issues like sleeping, potty training, and picky eating during these early and very critical years of development. We need to proactively support the next generation youth.
 
The purpose of this blog, however, is not to provide a recap/feedback of each presentation, but to remind readers of why we attend conferences. For me, it’s to learn and network with other like-minded professionals. Additionally, I often leave feeling inspired to implement what I have learned, explore new avenues, and #DoBetter.
 
With this said, how often do you find yourself invigorated during the conference, only to find yourself back to the same old 9-5 routine? Maybe you’re experiencing feelings of information overload and uncertainty of where to begin. I would be lying if I said this never happened to me, so I wanted to quickly share some tips:
  • Be sure to foster valuable connections made by making the time to follow-up through e-mail or with a phone call.
  • Synthesize your notes and share them with your team; this may spark a whole new set of creative ideas.
  • Set small and achievable steps moving towards your ultimate goal/vision.
Above all, make sure your committed actions are in service of your values.
 
So now that you are rested and re-hydrated, it’s time to take on the world!

Remember, what happens in Vegas gets disseminated :)

-Ski
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    Child Development
    CDC: Learn the Signs. Act Early.
    This program aims to improve early identification of children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Milestone checklists can be found here.
    Center on the Developing Child
    The center’s mission is to drive science-based innovation that achieves breakthrough outcomes for children facing adversity.
    Zero to Three
    Provides professionals working with very young children and their families an extensive collection of resources aimed at supporting the work of professionals in a variety of early childhood settings.
    First Things First
    Committed to supporting healthy development and learning of Arizona’s young children from birth to age 5.
    Neurological Health Foundation
    The Neurological Health Foundation (NHF) is a public charity dedicated to helping families have healthy and happy children.
    azaeyc
    A dedicated group of professionals that work to promote high quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research.

     
    Education
    Arizona State Board of Education
    The State Board of Education is created by the Arizona Constitution and charged with the responsibility of regulating the conduct of the public school system.
    Empowerment Scholarship Account Program
    ESA is an account administered by ADE that is funded by state tax dollars to provide educational options for qualified Arizona students.
     
    Family Support
    Autism Society of Greater Phoenix               
    Provides information, resources, and support to families affected by autism.
    Autism Speaks: 100 Day Kit
     Information for newly diagnosed families of children ages four and under.
    National Autism Center
    A Parent’s Guide to Evidence-Based Practice and Autism
    Raising Special Kids
    Helping parents access information about health care, community resources, and support services so they can make informed decisions regarding their children’s care.
    Parent Support Arizona
    Parent Support Arizona is committed to providing your family resources support and advocacy to ensure your child can excel at home, in school and in the community.
    Operation Autism for Military Families
    Operation Autism is a web-based resource specifically designed and created to support military families that have children with autism. It is from the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) and the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.
    Autism Wandering Awareness Alerts Response Education (AWAARE)
    Working to prevent wandering incidents and deaths within the autism community.

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