ABACLive Webinar with Dr. Kathleen Dyer and Dr. Anna Linnehan
June 6 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Presented through the ABACLive Cambridge Center Series. Helping those who help others, one live webinar at a time.
CCBS Advisors Kathleen Dyer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCBA-D, LABA & Anna Linnehan, Ph.D, BCBA-D, LABA, present “Fostering Belonging for Autistic Individuals, Strategies for Behavior Analysts”
Friday, June 6, 2025
11:00 am – 2:00 pm (Eastern/NY)
Recordings available until 06/22/25
This event is FREE for the general public. Or available for a discounted price with:
This Program is Approved for the Following CE Credit Types:
- 0.3 IACET CEUs
- 3.0 BACB CEUs: Learning
- 3 CE credit hours for Psychologists*
- Content Area Level: Introductory
- 3.0 QABA CEUs
- 3.0 IBAO CEUs: General
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Abstract
With recent issues surrounding myths and misconceptions of ABA, it is timely to find ways to develop partnerships with the neurodiverse community. This workshop highlights areas of research from within and outside of behavior analysis to help foster a community where multiple voices are heard. Additionally, as a field of behavior analysis, we need to use our science to provide a contingency analytic framework for fostering belonging.
This workshop introduces a comprehensive framework to engage with and support autistic individuals and communities effectively. Participants will gain access to tools for conducting person-centered assessments, setting individualized goals, and implementing strength-based interventions to foster genuine community, social connection, and a sense of belonging among autistic populations. Strategies for promoting social inclusion and belonging will be presented, focusing on achieving genuine assent, tailoring interventions, and fostering collaborative approaches with families and communities. The tools and strategies discussed will be framed within a compassionate approach to clinical practice and will prioritize inclusive practices for all individuals within the autistic population.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this event, participants should be able to:
- Identify direct and indirect assessment methods for the assessment of autistic student’s belonging.
- Identify collaborative approaches to person-centered support related to increasing the quantity and quality of social connections in autistic individuals.
- Select tools and strategies for use in clinical practice which are framed within an assent-based compassionate approach to strength-based treatment for improving social connection and belonging with autistic individuals.Presenter Bios:
Dr. Kathleen Dyer is an Associate Professor and has served on the faculty of the Institute for Applied Behavioral Studies at Endicott College for the past 11 years. Previous to this position, she served as one of the founders and as Clinical Director of the River Street Autism Program for 25 years. She is a Doctoral level Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Speech Pathologist, and Certified School Administrator. Her research and training techniques have been disseminated widely through national and international presentations, as well as through books, encyclopedias, and articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Her research findings in treating core deficits in autism are documented as evidenced-based practices by the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders and the National Standards Project. She has also served as a member of review boards for numerous behavioral journals and serves as an Advisor of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies. Her research and professional interests include the development of effective procedures for improving communication and learning in persons with ASD, choice and preference, treatment of challenging behaviors, staff training and organizational systems change.
Anna M. Linnehan is an Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science for the Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis and a professor at Endicott College. Dr. Linnehan earned her Masters and Doctoral degrees in applied behavior analysis from Endicott College, MA. She began her career as a professional chemist and has a passion for improving the lives of others through science. Her research utilizes the Goldiamond-Layng Theory, a behavioral contingency analytic account of emotions, paired with instructional design to teach emotional concepts to develop programs to help individuals identify and problem solve their own emotions and emotional behavior. Additionally, she is passionate in the dissemination of nonlinear contingency analysis and programming based on Israel Goldiamond’s constructional approach toward the application of assent based procedures. Dr. Linnehan is also interested in the application of signal detection theory to analyze decisions and decision-making behavior. She recently co-authored a book, Decisions and Judgments in Ambiguous Situations: A Conceptual Introduction to Signal Detection Theory, with Dr. T. V. Joe Layng. She was also an editor as well as contributing author on the book Perspectives on Neurodiveristy and Belonging: Reflections for Behavior Analysts. She has also served as a member of review boards for a variety of behavioral journals and serves as an Advisor of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies. As a professor, Dr. Linnehan enjoys teaching behavioral science at the undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels.
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The ABACLive Cambridge Center Series is the result of a collaboration between The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies (CCBS) and The Applied Behavior Analysis Center, Inc (ABAC) designed to make behavioral health education accessible to the global community of professionals working to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
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