Description:

Gain valuable insights into addressing challenging behaviors in individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities. In this session from our 2024 family and research conference, Dr. Joseph Ricciardi shares evidence-based strategies, including:

✅ Techniques for behavior modification
✅ Using positive reinforcement effectively
✅ Creating supportive environments
✅ Crisis intervention strategies
✅ Developing individualized behavior plans

Real-life examples illustrate practical applications and actionable tools to improve behavior management and enhance quality of life for individuals and families.

Books mentioned: The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child

SPEAKER

Dr. Joseph Ricciardi is Vice President of Professional Development and Training at The May Institute. He brings more than 25 years of experience serving children and adults with developmental and neurobehavioral disabilities, brain injury, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders in a variety of settings: outpatient consultation, community residences, private schools, and hospitals.

Dr. Ricciardi has authored/co-authored numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed research articles on psychopathology, behavioral intervention, and psyopharmacology. He has served editorial board assignments for several journals in the field. Dr. Ricciardi speaks regularly at local and national conferences.

Dr. Ricciardi is a licensed psychologist, a certified brain injury specialist (trainer level), and a board certified behavior analyst (doctoral level). He holds a Doctor of Clinical Psychology from William James College and a Masters in Education from Harvard University. He completed his internship and post-doctoral fellowship (residency) at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School.