Behavioral Interventions with Children & Adolescents

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Using a systems framework, viewing the child in environment, this course teaches students behavioral learning theories for work with children who have a wide range of challenging behaviors. These practice skills are essential for working with children in schools, residential treatment, juvenile justice system, foster care, outpatient psychiatric case management, etc. Students will learn to educate, consult, and collaborate with families and/or caregivers in the use of these methods.