#212: Restraint and Seclusion in Public School Settings with Dr. Matthew Brodhead

Welcome to the ABA Speech Podcast. We will continue discussing autism and broadening our scope with important topics in the field. I’m joined by Dr. Matthew Brodhead, whose career has been shaped by a passion for understanding human behavior and how we can influence it. His article, Maintaining Professional Relationships in an Interdisciplinary Setting: Strategies for Navigating Nonbehavioral Treatment Recommendations for Individuals with Autism, written 10 years ago, has greatly influenced my work and focus on collaboration.

Today we discuss restraint and seclusion in addressing dangerous and challenging behavior. Restraint involves physically restraining an individual’s body, while seclusion involves isolating an individual in a room alone. Both strategies are intended to prevent individuals from harming themselves or others, and it is important to equip teachers and providers with helpful and safe strategies for handling these situations.

However, in the educational system, there is often drift and infidelity in the use of these practices, as well as a lack of oversight and proper training. Increasing accountability in school districts and improving tracking and training for restraint and seclusion is essential. If you witness dangerous, unsafe, or unethical use of these practices, it is critical to take action, including contacting the police.

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What’s Inside:

• New name, same show: Welcome to ABA Speech.
• Dr. Matthew Brodhead's influential articles in the field.
• Restraint and Seclusion in dangerous, challenging behavior.
• Solutions for schools and special education teachers for challenging behavior.

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