Compassion in the Assessment & Treatment of Problem Behavior

with guest speaker Dr. Kelsey Ruppel, Ph.D, BCBA, LABA

1.5 BACB ethics credits available for attendees.

Addressing Escalation in Dangerous Behaviors and Meltdowns: Proactive and Reactive Strategies for Home Supports

With Guest Speaker, Joshua Jessel, PhD, BCBA-D, RBA (Ont.)

1.5 BACB ethics credits available for attendees.

Relationship and Choice-based Support for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

With Guest Speaker, Johanna Staubitz, Ph.D., BCBA-D

1.5 BACB learning credits available for attendees.

Amplifying Children’s Voices: Towards a Better Understanding of Assent

With Guest Speaker, Shannon N. Ward. Ph.D., BCBA-D

1.5 BACB ethics credits available for attendees.

Culturally Responsive Trauma-Informed Supervision: The Role of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)

With Guest Speaker, Dr. Williams Awodeha, Ph.D., BCBA, CRC

1.5 BACB Ethics credits available for attendees.

Ableism: What It Is & Why It Matters. With Guest Speaker, Summer Mingo (she/her) of South Georgia Behavior Associates

Ableism is a form of discrimination and/or prejudice against the disabled. Disability Rights activists have been educating us on ableism since the early 80's and ask us to take into account the varied experiences, needed lifelong supports, strengths, and unique challenges of a disabled life. As Behavior Analysts, this information and education can greatly shape how we plan for values-based outcomes, shape supporting environments, train caregivers and those that support the people we work for, and to co-create plans with those we serve that plan for social validity from day 1. Since the majority of us work in the medical model with the autistic population, it is key to identify our own biases', self-reflect, and identify our own limitations and areas for mentorship/education. This presentation offers an introductory level of disability studies in regard to ableism, how that connects to behavior analysis service delivery today, and discusses actionable behavior analytic strategies you can implement immediately.

Connecting With Children During Difficult Moments: Tools for Honoring Assent & Assent Withdrawal with guest speaker Dr. Megan Miller.

Assent refers to “the expression of approval or agreement without coercion” (Lefebre, 2022). But what does honoring assent look like in everyday situations? As practitioners, how can we consider assent in our treatment planning and interactions? As caregivers, how can you empower your child’s voice during difficult experiences? Join us as guest speaker Megan Miller of the DoBetter Collective offers tools for honoring assent even in a child’s most challenging moments.

Values Based Parenting with Michelle Zube BCBA, LBA

Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACTr) aims to improve people’s quality of life by engaging in actions that align with their values. This parent forum will review what values and committed actions are and how they can be embedded into everyday parenting for greater family joy and success.

Hear Insights Into Autistic Advocacy, ABA Reform And Trauma Informed Care From Our Panelists: Joy Johnson, Oswin Latimer, & Brian Middleton