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April has been known to many as “Autism Awareness Month” and in recent years was changed to “Autism Acceptance Month”. While I think it is wonderful we are at a place of acceptance, I think it is important we don’t forget and move past the awareness part. I am a late...

In a recent interview, Noelle Drake shared her unique path to becoming a Master Trainer at QBs and offered valuable insights into the world of Safety-Care and crisis prevention. Her story reveals how unexpected opportunities can lead to fulfilling careers in...

In 2021, the Autism Society of America made a significant shift by rebranding April from Autism Awareness Month to Autism Acceptance Month. Christopher Banks, President and CEO of the organization, articulated the critical distinction: "Awareness is knowing that...

Considerations for Behavior Analysts Behavior analysts who are looking for opportunities to get involved in their state's restraint and seclusion policy have a variety of avenues to consider, including, but not limited to, advocating for legislation that prioritizes...

Behavioral crisis management is the most high-risk process in the psychiatric care of children and adolescents (Paccione-Dyszlewski, et al, 2012), particularly regarding the use of restraint and seclusion. Paccione-Dyszlewski and colleagues reported in 2012 that 50 to...

In a recent interview, Patrick Mulick, Director of Student Engagement at Auburn School District in Washington state, shared his district's remarkable journey toward more inclusive practices and improved behavioral support through the implementation of Safety-Care...

Roy T Bennett said, “You can’t always control the behaviors of others, but you can always choose how to respond to it.” Let’s dive in a little deeper on this and how this relates to Safety-Care.  I was first trained as a Safety-Care Specialist when I was working as a...

We continue our conversation with Katie Reyes, Safety-Care Trainer and Behavior Plan Implementation Specialist at Eastern Colorado Services for the Developmentally Disabled (ECSDD), in this second part of our Trainer Spotlight series. Read more about how Safety-Care...

Behavioral crises are not over when physical management is discontinued. As discussed in our previous blog , there are several post-incident procedures that should be implemented to address the safety and well-being of everyone involved. Additionally, there are...