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SUMMARY:ABACLive Webinar with Dr. Catherine Williams
DESCRIPTION:Presented through the ABACLive Cambridge Center Series. Helping those who help others\, one live webinar at a time. \nCCBS Advisor Catherine Williams\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, presents “Applying the Science of Conceptual Learning to Teach Adults in Clinical and Academic Settings”\nFriday\, October 17\, 2025\n12:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Eastern/NY)\nRecordings available until 11/02/25 \nThis event is FREE for the general public. Or available for a discounted price with: \nThis Program is Approved for the Following CE Credit Types: \n\n0.3 IACET CEUs\n3.0 BACB CEUs: Learning\n3.0 QABA CEUs\n3.0 IBAO CEUs: General\nSee more information below or brochure for ACE Provider Statements.\n\nRegister on ABAC Website – FREE (NO CEs) \nRegister on ABAC Website to Earn Continuing Education \nAbstract\n\nConceptual learning is the discrimination between new examples and nonexamples and generalization to new examples. Many of the skills listed on task lists or training curricula for behavior analysts and technicians\, and thus many of the skills behavior analysts teach are concepts. Therefore\, designing instruction that helps us teach concepts quickly and reliably will enable us to better support our learners. During this workshop\, we will discuss how to identify whether a learning objective is a concept\, how to analyze the concept to inform instruction\, how to create that instruction\, and how to evaluate and update that instruction based on learner outcomes. We will focus on the application of these strategies in post-secondary education and supervision\, although they can be applied anytime a concept is being taught. \n\nLearning Objectives:\nBy the end of this event\, participants should be able to: \n\nIdentify learning objectives related to class instruction and supervision that involve teaching concepts.\nSelect can-have and must-have features related to a given concept.\nIdentify a sequence of examples and nonexamples that can be used to teach a concept.\nIdentify what modifications they should make to a sequence based on the responses of those who were taught.\n\nPresenter Bio: \nDr. Williams is an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a BCBA-D. She received her Ph.D. in psychology with an emphasis on behavior analysis from West Virginia University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical and translational research at the Marcus Autism Center. Her passion is disseminating the tactics of behavior analysis to promote high-quality instruction for teaching concepts and problem solving. In pursuit of this goal\, she’s worked with numerous school systems as a behavior consultant and teacher coach. She also supervises master’s and doctoral students as they conduct research to inform instructional practices and the basic science on the principles underlying these skills. She facilitates the dissemination of research in this area by serving as a reviewer for numerous peer-reviewed journals and is a co-editor of the Experimental Analysis of Human Behavior Bulletin. \n*This event is FREE for the general public. For those that want a certificate of completion for continuing education credits please purchase the discounted CEs. Register on ABAC Website – FREE (NO CEs) \nThis event is being offered at the discounted ABACLive Cambridge Center Series price for CEUs (Learning). Behavior Analysts may earn continuing education for viewing the live event or recording. Behavior Analysts: 3 CEUs (Learning) Register on ABAC Website to Earn Continuing Education \nThe ABACLive Cambridge Center Series of webinars are presented by Board of Directors\, Trustees\, Advisors\, Senior Fellows of the prestigious Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies. \nThe 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. \nRegister on ABAC Website – FREE (NO CEs) \nRegister on ABAC Website to Earn Continuing Education \nGo to ABAC Website for ongoing continuing education opportunities.
URL:https://behavior.org/event/abaclive-webinar-with-dr-catherine-williams/
LOCATION:Your desktop or mobile device!
CATEGORIES:Ethics
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SUMMARY:38th Annual Standard Celeration Society Conference - A CCBS Partner
DESCRIPTION:Join The Standard Celeration Society in Savannah\, GA\, November 6–8\, 2025 for the 38th Annual Standard Celeration Society Conference!\nWe’re honored to welcome this year’s distinguished invited speakers: Dr. Ron Allen – “The Rise and Fall of Rate of Response in the Analysis of Behavior”\,  Dr. Sarah Richling  – “Juvenile Detention Research and Treatment: A Study in Flexibility for the Inflexible”\, and Richard G. McManus – Recipient of the 2025 Ogden R. Lindsley Award for his enduring contributions to the field. \nWhether you’re a seasoned analyst or a passionate practitioner\, this is your chance to connect\, learn\, and celebrate the science of behavior. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://behavior.org/event/standard-celeration-society-conference/
LOCATION:Desoto Hotel\, Savannah\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Behavioral Science: Applications in Leadership & Supervision Conference
DESCRIPTION:For all of you registered\, recording links together with presentation PDFs have been sent on Wednesday\, November 26\, from ce****@******or.org.  For those who haven’t completed the attendance verification process already\, you will have until Monday\, December 15\, to finish all. \n\nA one-day conference featuring leaders in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis\, Organizational Behavior Management\, and Autism\, to discuss critical issues in supervision important to Behavior Analysts (BCBA-Ds\, BCBAs\, BCaBAs & RBTs) and other professionals\, such as psychologists\, teachers\, and special educators. \nPlease review Continuing Education\, below\, if seeking to earn BACB Learning CEUs and/or Psychology CE Credits. (Psychology CE Credits regulations have changed; we are no longer issuing for home-study through recordings.) \nThe conference will be presented in Kansas and through Zoom in the Central Time Zone. An introduction is planned for 8:30 am (CENTRAL) with presentations starting at 8:45 am and ending at 4:45 pm (CENTRAL). See Schedule \nInstructions for both in-person and virtual attendance are scheduled to be emailed from ce****@******or.org (ConstantContact) the week of the conference\, typically by Wednesday at noon. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Visit Student Posters!\n				\n			\n				Schedule\n			\n				Presenter Bios & Abstracts\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Invited Speakers\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Rob Holdsambeck\, EdD\, LCP\, BCBA-D: Saying the Quiet Things Out Loud: Leadership in Challenging Times\n				Affiliation:\nExecutive DirectorCambridge Center for Behavioral Studies™ \nSaying the Quiet Things Out Loud: Leadership in Challenging Times\nAbstract:\nWe are living through a challenging time for leaders in academia and business. There are significant pressures being applied that have the potential to undermine the validity of what we believe we understand about science. Nonscientists often struggle with issues such as cause and effect versus correlation. There are also tremendous social media pressures to be dealt with when addressing fundamental misinformation campaigns. We understand the idiosyncratic language of our field\, because it was drilled into us during college. However\, it is often hard to translate to the public. In this talk\, Dr. Holdsambeck will shed light on some of the most significant misunderstandings driving the public discourse and how the Cambridge Center may be positioned to help. \nLearning Objectives:\nAt the conclusion of this presentation\, participants will be able to: \n\n\nList two things that are driving the myth of an Autism epidemic. \n\n\nList one advantage and one disadvantage of the reliance on binary data for complex decision making in organizations. \n\n\nWrite a paragraph discussing the pros and potential cons of reacting publicly to misinformation in our field.  \n\n\nBiography:\nDr. Holdsambeck is a licensed psychologist and BCBA-D with over 40 years of clinical experience delivering services to people with developmental disabilities\, including those on the autism spectrum. He was one of the first people to become certified in behavior analysis (#0007). The company he founded at one point employed over 120 clinicians serving 1000+ individuals annually in California and Hawaii.  Previously he served his country as a Captain in the Air Force and his community as a tenured professor of behavior analysis and human sexuality. He was selected as the 2010 distinguished colleague by the Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s Department of Applied Behavior Analysis. In 2011\, he received the outstanding service award from the Cambridge Center for his work in bringing evidence-based practices to California. Dr. Holdsambeck is an author and frequent keynote speaker at national and state conferences.  His most recent publications are the highly acclaimed books\, Behavior Science: Tales of Inspiration\, Discovery\, and Service (Holdsambeck and Pennypacker Eds.\, 2017\, Volumes I -3 and Omnibus).  In addition to the activities mentioned above\, Dr. Holdsambeck has served for over a decade as the Executive Director of the prestigious Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies™. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tara Fahmie\, PhD\, BCBA-D: The Supervision of Staff Who May Get Hurt on the Job: Lessons from a Severe Behavior Clinic\n				Affiliation:\nProfessor and DirectorSevere Behavior ProgramUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe Meyer Institute \nThe Supervision of Staff Who May Get Hurt on the Job: Lessons from a Severe Behavior Clinic\nAbstract:\nSupervising staff who work with individuals who engage in unsafe behavior presents unique challenges that extend beyond typical clinical oversight. In these contexts\, leaders must ensure not only treatment fidelity and professional growth\, but also physical safety\, emotional well-being\, and organizational resilience. This talk will draw from research and experiences within a severe behavior clinic to highlight strategies for supporting staff in high-risk environments. Topics will include developing and implementing effective safety and crisis response plans\, fostering staff wellness and resilience\, structuring incident reporting systems that inform future practice\, and applying trauma-informed care principles to supervision. Attendees will gain practical tools and leadership insights to enhance staff support\, mitigate risk\, and build a culture of safety and care in settings where staff may be at risk of harm. \nLearning Objectives:\nAt the conclusion of this presentation\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe key components of safety and crisis plans that protect both clients and staff in high-risk clinical environments.\nIdentify administrative practices that promote staff wellness and resilience following incidents of client aggression or injury.\nApply trauma-informed care principles to supervision to support staff and sustain effective clinical practice.\n\nBiography:\nDr. Tara Fahmie is a Professor and Director of the Severe Behavior Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe Meyer Institute. She previously held an appointment as associate professor at California State University\, Northridge (CSUN). She earned her master’s degree from the University of Kansas and her PhD from the University of Florida. Dr. Fahmie is a BCBA-D and has over 20 years of experience implementing behavior analysis with various populations in clinics\, schools\, and residential settings. Her main area of expertise is in the assessment and treatment of severe problem behavior; she has conducted research\, authored chapters\, and received grants for her global work in this area. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				John Austin\, PhD: How to Deliver Results as a Strong and Safe Leader: Using Behavioral Science to Drive Performance and Safety\n				Affiliation:\nChief Executive OfficerReaching Results \nHow to Deliver Results as a Strong and Safe Leader: Using Behavioral Science to Drive Performance and Safety\nAbstract:\nThis session introduces leaders to practical applications of behavioral science that improve safety\, trust\, and performance. Participants will learn how to create psychologically safe environments\, strengthen feedback and recognition practices\, and clarify expectations in ways that drive measurable results. Drawing on recent research in organizational behavior management and case studies from manufacturing\, health care\, and service industries\, the presentation highlights strategies leaders can use to increase productivity\, reduce errors\, and build strong\, safe\, and sustainable teams. \nLearning Objectives:\nAt the conclusion of this presentation\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain how behavioral science principles (feedback\, reinforcement\, task clarification) can be applied to strengthen leadership and safety.\nIdentify and practice three leadership behaviors that create psychological safety and build trust in teams.\nApply evidence-based strategies to measure and improve leadership effectiveness in their own organizational context.\n\nBiography:\nDr. John Austin is an internationally recognized expert in human performance and author of #1 Amazon bestselling book\, “Results: The science approach to better productivity\, profitability\, and safety.” \nHe is CEO of Reaching Results\, where he teaches leaders to create more effective work environments. Dr. Austin was also a professor of psychology at Western Michigan University. He has consulted with organizations for thirty years to improve productivity and safety. \nJohn and his teams have been instrumental in delivering over 10\,000 work improvement\, quality\, and safety projects that have generated millions of dollars in improvements to businesses.  They have coached over 350 senior leaders from many companies and nineteen countries to help them improve business performance. \nIn the area of improving work performance John is the most published author between 1977-2019 in the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management. Overall\, he has published nearly 100 articles and chapters\, delivered hundreds of presentations at regional\, national\, and international conferences and business meetings. \nJohn coaches leaders\, teaches courses on behavioral leadership\, difficult conversations\, and safety leadership\, and is an event speaker on these topics. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Stacha C. Leslie\, PhD\, BCBA: Next Steps in Staff Development: Evaluating Group BST and Cultivating a Culture of Receptivity\n				Affiliation:\nUniversity of Kansas; Senior Educational Coordinator\, The Faison Center \nNext Steps in Staff Development: Evaluating Group BST and Cultivating a Culture of Receptivity\nAbstract:\nWhen observation and feedback are perceived as intimidating\, they are often avoided—limiting opportunities for staff development and support. This avoidance can contribute to workplace cultures in which feedback is viewed as punitive rather than supportive. This session presents findings from a recent study evaluating the effectiveness of group behavioral skills training (BST) in improving staff teaching practices within human service settings. Emphasis will be placed on strategies to increase training efficiency\, address challenges related to maintenance and generalization\, and examine study limitations that inform future research. The session will also explore approaches for fostering organizational cultures that value observation and feedback\, including preliminary strategies currently being evaluated in school-based environments. \nLearning Objectives:\nAt the conclusion of this presentation\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe techniques to improve training efficiency during staff development in human service settings.\nDescribe leadership methods that hinder staff receptivity to observation and feedback.\nDescribe leadership methods that strengthen staff culture and promote receptivity to observation and feedback.\n\nBiography:\nDr. Stacha Leslie serves as the Senior Educational Coordinator\Assistant Director at The Faison Center’s Peninsula School Campus and adjunct faculty for the Improving Staff Performance in Behavioral Practice course at the University of North Texas. She holds a master’s in special education with a concentration in Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas\, a Master’s in Autism Spectrum Disorders from Queen’s University Belfast\, and a Ph.D. in Behavioral Psychology from the University of Kansas. Dr. Leslie is a BCBA who brings over 14 years of experience supporting children and adults with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her expertise centers on training direct support staff\, caregivers\, and educators—equipping them with the tools and knowledge to deliver high-quality\, compassionate care. She is especially passionate about teaching educators within the public and private school systems to implement behavior analytic and evidence-based methods of training and supervision to improve outcomes for support staff and students with profound disabilities. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Andressa Sleiman\, PhD\, BCBA-D: Why Won’t They Listen? Enhancing Performance and Staff Satisfaction Through Effective Communication \n				Affiliation:\nAssistant ProfessorSchool of Behavior AnalysisFlorida Institute of Technology \nWhy Won’t They Listen? Enhancing Performance and Staff Satisfaction Through Effective Communication\nAbstract:\nMy supervisee never listens\, they either don’t do what they must or do it incorrectly! Supervisors often relate to this statement and might not understand why their supervisees don’t “listen” to them and “won’t do what they are supposed to”. This presentation will explore this topic to understand from a behavioral perspective the barriers to communication as well as the strategies to build a good working relationship to ultimately increase comprehension\, performance\, satisfaction\, and client outcomes. Specifically\, this presentation will discuss a) bad management practices that can hinder performance\, b) the impact that rapport has on increasing and maintaining performance\, and c) communication strategies to increase rapport in the workplace. \nLearning Objectives:\nAt the conclusion of this presentation\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe some bad management practices that can hinder performance and rapport.\nDefine rapport and its impact on performance.\nDescribe the value and strategies of using teach-back and delivering feedback.\n\nBiography:\nAndressa earned her Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Florida. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Florida International University and her M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) from the Florida Institute of Technology. Andressa specializes in Organizational Behavior Management (OBM)\, which applies the science of behavior to organizations to increase productivity\, safety\, and staff satisfaction. Andressa has published over 20 articles and book chapters in scientific journals. Her primary research interests include behavioral safety\, healthcare procedural adherence and related outcomes\, and conditions that promote feedback effectiveness. In addition to research\, she is passionate about teaching undergraduates and graduate students about organizational behavior management and behavior analysis. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Panel Moderator Thomas Zane\, PhD\, BCBA-D: Leading with Purpose: Your Questions\, Panel Insights\n				Affiliation:\nProfessor of Practice and the Director of Online Programs in Behavior AnalysisDepartment of Applied Behavioral ScienceUniversity of KansasandH.S. Pennypacker Chair of the BoardCambridge Center for Behavioral Studies™ \nLeading with Purpose: Your Questions\, Panel Insights\nAbstract:\nThis panel brings together all five conference speakers for an interactive discussion on supervision and leadership from a radical-behavioral perspective. Building on their individual presentations\, the panelists will address common themes such as evidence-based strategies for training supervisors\, functional leadership practices\, ethical and cultural considerations in supervisory relationships\, and methods for shaping organizational performance through behavioral principles. Audience members will have the opportunity to pose questions\, explore practical applications\, and engage directly with experts whose work spans research\, applied practice\, and organizational systems. The discussion will highlight both the current state of knowledge and emerging directions for behavior analytic approaches to leadership and supervision. \nLearning Objectives:\nAt the conclusion of this presentation\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain leadership “behavior” from a behavioral perspective.\nExplain supervisor “behavior’ from a behavioral perspective.\nDescribe at least 3 specific skills of effective supervision.\nPropose at least 2 behavioral solutions to improve the situation when given a supervision scenario that demonstrates poor supervision.\n\nPanel Moderator Bio:\nDr. Thomas Zane is Professor of Practice and the Director of Online Programs in Behavioral Science in the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in psychology from Western Michigan University and his doctorate in Applied Behavior Analysis from West Virginia University. Dr. Zane was a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at the University of Massachusetts and a Research Scientist at the Johns Hopkins University Department of Psychiatry. He currently serves as the HS Pennypacker Chair of the Board at the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies\, an international organization dedicated to advancing behavioral science. Previously\, Dr. Zane was President of the Ethics Special Interest Group of the International Association for Behavior Analysis. He is actively involved in human rights committees for organizations serving individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities. His research interests focus on online learning\, evidence-based practices in autism treatment\, and the philosophy of science\, particularly radical behaviorism. He is especially interested in understanding why some behavior analysts deviate from ethical codes and emphasizes the importance of using scientifically supported treatments across all areas of behavior analysis. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Continuing Education Opportunities\n				Continuing Education opportunities: \nBACB® Learning CEs and Psychology CE Credits (Includes Licensed psychologists\, school psychologists\, and EdDs/educational psychologists) \nThis is a hybrid in-person and virtual conference. Recordings will be available for 14 days. (For those seeking Psychology CE Credits\, all study to earn continuing education must be done through the live/synchronous presentations on Friday\, November 21. The attendance verification process must be completed before recording links are emailed.) \n \nBACB®  SUPERVISION Learning CEUs (6.0): The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies is an approved Type 2 CE Provider by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) and is authorized to offer 6.0 CE units for this conference. Continuing Education Provider No.: OP-04-0058 \nAttendees must complete all six presentations in-person\, virtually or through recordings available for 14 days post-conference for asynchronous home-study to earn CEs. (Partial credit will not be issued.) An evaluation and code quiz with a 100% score needs to be completed for issuance of continuing education. \nAPA Approved Sponsor  \n \n  \nPsychology CE Credits (6.0)*: Amego Prepare is a co-sponsor of this conference for Continuing Education Credits for Psychologists. Amego Prepare is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Amego Prepare maintains responsibility for this program and its content. \nIn case of a complaint\, about Psychology CE Credits\, contact Amergo Prepare directly through Dr. Michael Weinberg at MW*******@******nc.org. \nAttendees must complete all six presentations in-person or virtually synchronously on Friday\, November 21\, to earn Psychology CE Credits. (Partial credit will not be issued.) An evaluation and code quiz with a 100% score needs to be completed for issuance of continuing education. *Psychology CE Credits cannot be earned through recordings for home-study.  \nIt is attendee’s responsibility to check with their State and Professional organization to confirm all CE offerings. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				LOCATION\n				This is a hybrid event with a smaller in-person gathering or a virtual attendance offering. \nIN-PERSON: \nUniversity of Kansas – Lawrence campus \nBurge Union (FORUM D) \n\n1565 Irving Hill RoadLawrence\, KS 66045\n\n \nParking (Get Google Map): \nAllen Fieldhouse Parking Garage1501 Irving Hill RoadLawrence\, KS 66045 \nCentral District Parking Garage1631 Ousdahl RoadLawrence\, KS 66045 \nThe first hour is $2.25\, and all subsequent hours are $2.00. \nVIRTUAL: \nInstructions with Zoom link & password to be emailed to registered attendees the week of the conference. \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thank You to Our Gold Sponsor\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thank You to Our Silver Sponsor\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thank You to Our Bronze Sponsors\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Visit Student Posters!\n				\n			\n				Schedule\n			\n				Presenter Bios & Abstracts\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				A New Location for 2025!Burge Union1565 Irving Hill RoadLawrence\, KS 66045 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Rob Holdsambeck\, EdD\, LCP\, BCBA-DCambridge Center for Behavioral Studies™ \n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Tara Fahmie\, PhD\, BCBA-DUniversity \nNebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute\n \n					\n					\n					\n				\n				John Austin\, PhDReaching Results \n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Stacha C. Leslie\, PhD\, MSc\, BCBAUniversity of Kansas\nThe Faison Center \n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Andressa Sleiman\, PhD\, BCBA-DFlorida Institute of Technology \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Plus a Panel with Moderator\n			\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Thomas Zane\, PhD\, BCBA-DH.S. Pennypacker Chair of the Board\nUniversity of Kansas
URL:https://behavior.org/event/7th-annual-leadership-supervision-conference/
LOCATION:University of Kansas\, KU Memorial Union\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
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SUMMARY:ABACLive Webinar with Dr. Robert LaRue
DESCRIPTION:Presented through the ABACLive Cambridge Center Series. Helping those who help others\, one live webinar at a time. \nCCBS Advisor Robert H. LaRue\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, LBA-NJ\, presents “The Importance of Integrating Choice Into the Lives of Adolescents and Adults Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder“\nThursday\, February 5\, 2026\n5:30 pm – 8:30 pm (Eastern/NY)\nRecordings available until 02/20/26 \nThis event is FREE for the general public. Or available for a discounted price with: \nThis Program is Approved for the Following CE Credit Types: \n\n0.3 IACET CEUs\n3.0 BACB CEUs: Ethics\n3.0 QABA CEUs\n3.0 IBAO CEUs: Ethics\nSee more information below or brochure for ACE Provider Statements.\n\nRegister on ABAC Website – FREE (NO CEs) \nRegister on ABAC Website to Earn Continuing Education \nAbstract\n\nThe ability to make meaningful choices is a fundamental right\, yet individuals with autism often experience limited opportunities for choice in daily life. This live presentation examines the ethical importance of integrating choice into programming while balancing habilitation goals that promote long-term independence. \nThe ability to make choices is a right most of us take for granted. The opportunity to choose among different activities\, such as reading a book or exercising\, has traditionally been a right reserved for those who are “neurotypical”. Unfortunately\, individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) often have limited opportunities to make choices in their daily lives. While practitioners have an ethical obligation to encourage choice-making in this population\, we are also tasked with addressing important habilitation goals that will increase their independence in the future. Ethical issues often arise when providing opportunities to make choices conflicts with our obligation to teach important (yet non-preferred) skills. For instance\, autistic students/clients may make impulsive choices (i.e.\, selecting smaller-sooner rewards over larger-delayed rewards) or may choose not to complete important tasks\, even if the acquired skills would lead to beneficial outcomes in the long term (e.g.\, brushing their teeth\, exercising). These issues become even more pronounced as this population ages and becomes more challenging to intervene with. The purpose of the current presentation is to describe the importance of integrating choice into programming. In addition\, the presentation will describe some of the factors that influence choice-making in individuals with ASD and share some strategies that may afford these individuals opportunities to make choices while addressing important habilitation goals. \n\nLearning Objectives:\nBy the end of this event\, participants should be able to: \n\nIdentify reasons why it is ethical practice to ensure that adults and adolescents with autism or related disorders have ample opportunities to make choices.\nIdentify the variables that affect choice-making in ASD populations.\nIdentify examples and non-examples of individuals diagnosed with ASD may engage in temporal discounting when given choices.\nSelect strategies for influencing choice through the use of economic manipulations.\n\nPresenter Bio: \nDr. LaRue is a Clinical Professor at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) at Rutgers University. He earned a dual doctorate in biological and school psychology from Louisiana State University in 2002. He completed his predoctoral internship with the Kennedy Krieger Institute at Johns Hopkins University and a postdoctoral fellowship with the Marcus Institute (now the Marcus Autism Center) at Emory University. He currently serves as the Director of Behavioral Services at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center (DDDC) and the Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services (RCAAS)\, where he provides consultative support for students and staff providing intensive behavioral services to students and adults within the Centers. His research interests include the assessment and treatment of maladaptive behavior\, improving transitional outcomes for adolescents and adults with ASD\, the use of behavioral economics in intervention\, and the evaluation of psychotropic medications used with at-risk populations. He has authored articles in peer-reviewed journals\, written several book chapters\, and presented at national and international conferences. \n*This event is FREE for the general public. For those that want a certificate of completion for continuing education credits please purchase the discounted CEs. Register on ABAC Website – FREE (NO CEs) \nThis event is being offered at the discounted ABACLive Cambridge Center Series price for CEUs (Learning). Behavior Analysts may earn continuing education for viewing the live event or recording. Behavior Analysts: 3 CEUs (Learning) Register on ABAC Website to Earn Continuing Education \nThe ABACLive Cambridge Center Series of webinars are presented by Board of Directors\, Trustees\, Advisors\, Senior Fellows of the prestigious Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies. \nThe 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. \nRegister on ABAC Website – FREE (NO CEs) \nRegister on ABAC Website to Earn Continuing Education \nGo to ABAC Website for ongoing continuing education opportunities.
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SUMMARY:19th Annual Conference on Autism: Research-Based Solutions
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: If you are registered\, instructions for virtual and in-person attendance to be emailed through ConstantContact (ce****@******or.org) by Wednesday morning\, April 22. If you do not receive or have questions\, contact Rebekah at pa****@******or.org. \nRegister for this one-day conference featuring leading experts in fields of Science\, Special Education\, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. \nFriday\, April 24\, 2026 – 9:00 am – 5:15 pm (Eastern Timezone) Get Schedule \nRegister for in-person or virtual attendance. Recordings will be available for 14 days post-conference*. \n*NOTE that the rules for attendance verification for any asynchronous/home study through recordings have changed. For BACB Learning CEUs\, there is a 3 question quiz for each presentation that needs to be passed. And we no longer offer Psychology CE Credits through asynchronous/home study. Psychology CE Credits are only available through live/synchronous learning. (For those seeking Psychology CE Credits\, study is to be completed during live/synchronous attendance. Review Continuing Education Opportunities below. \nOf benefit to Behavior Analysts\, Psychologists\, Teachers\, Speech-Language Pathologists\, Special Education Providers\, School Administrators\, Students and Parents & Caregivers \nRecordings will be available for 14-days post-conference for home-study for those seeking BACB Learning CEUs. \nCall for Student Posters! Learn More! \nGroups of five (5) or more coming in-person from one organization/team are offered a discount. (See pricing in registration in our store.) If you have a group of 20 or more for in-person or virtual\, please contact pa****@******or.org. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Invited Speakers\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Matt Tincani\, PhD\, BCBA-D: Neurodiversity\, Neurodivergence\, and Applied Behavior Analysis\n				Affiliation:\nProfessor\, Special Education and Applied Behavior AnalysisCollege of Education and Human DevelopmentTemple University \nNeurodiversity\, Neurodivergence\, and Applied Behavior Analysis\nAbstract:\nNeurodiversity (ND) is based on ideas that human development varies and people with autism\, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder\, learning disabilities\, or other conditions experience the world differently but not incorrectly. Critics from the ND community allege that ABA seeks to normalize autistic people at the expense of their identities and some in the ABA field have amplified these concerns.  Other ABA advocates have countered that such criticisms are grounded in misconceptions\, in not outright falsehoods about ABA\, or are based in practices that were abandoned decades ago. In this presentation I will provide a firsthand account on the positive role of neurodivergence in the perception of disability and potential contributions of the ND perspective in ABA.  I will then outline limitations of the ND perspective\, emphasizing the central importance of science and scientific norms in the design of humanistic and effective ABA programs. I will conclude with recommendations for practices that respect the ND perspective while adhering to an evidence-based ABA framework. \nLearning Objectives:\nAt the conclusion of this presentation\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine neurodiversity (ND) and neurodivergence and outline the history of these concepts in the disability community.\nDescribe the contributions of neurodivergent people to understanding conditions such as autism and ADHD.\nIdentify common misconceptions about ABA and limitations of the ND perspective.\n\nBiography:\nMatt Tincani\, PhD\, BCBA-D focuses on the application of behavioral principles to improve outcomes for people with disabilities and other special learning needs. His interests include systematic reviews of behavior science research\, teaching job-related skills to neurodivergent people\, smart technologies to improve special education\, single-case designs\, meta science\, and open science. His recent work has explored questionable and improved research practices in single-case designs. He currently serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions\, the Journal of Special Education Technology\, and Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities\, and as consulting editor to Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities. He has also served in several prominent regional and national leadership roles\, including as Appointee to the Nevada Governor’s Councils on Development Disabilities and Autism\, and as founding president of the Positive Behavior Support SIG of the Association for Behavior Analysis International. He has published over 85 scholarly publications\, including the books Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support (2nd edition; Routledge) and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders\, Evidence-Based and Promising Practices (Guildford Press). He is currently co-principal investigator of a $2.3 million NSF-funded research project to explore support for people with neurodevelopmental disorders in attaining employment in information technology fields. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Helena Maguire\, MS\, LABA\, BCBA\, CDE® and Jill Harper\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, LABA\, CDE®: From Framework to Fidelity: Building Effective BCBA Supervision Systems in Applied Settings\n				Affiliations:\nHelena Maguire\, MS\, LABA\, BCBA\, CDE®Vice President and Chief Clinical OfficerMelmark New England at Melmark Inc. \nJill Harper\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, LABA\, CDE®Senior DirectorProfessional Development\, Clinical Training\, and ResearchMelmark New England \nFrom Framework to Fidelity: Building Effective BCBA Supervision Systems in Applied Settings\nAbstract:\nEstablishing a sustainable and effective supervision system is essential for developing competent\, ethical behavior analysts. This presentation will provide a practical framework for designing supervision systems that align with BACB standards (BACB\, 2025) while meeting the operational demands of applied settings. Drawing from organizational behavior management (OBM) principles (Daniel & Bailey\, 2014) and current supervision research (Kranak et\, al.\, 2023)\, presenters will outline supervision infrastructure\, including supervisor training\, documentation systems\, and competency-based performance evaluation. Topics will include structuring supervision to meet BACB requirements (BACB\, 2025)\, integrating competency-based training\, and interdepartmental collaboration to enhance supervision quality. Presenters will provide strategies for integrating supervision into existing clinical workflows\, using data to monitor progress\, and fostering a culture of feedback and professional growth. Case examples will illustrate how these systems can successfully be applied in residential and educational settings\, resulting in improved trainee outcomes and organizational efficiency. \nLearning Objectives:\nAt the conclusion of this presentation\, participants will be able to: \n\n\nIdentify key components of a sustainable BCBA supervision system to align with BACB standards and ethical guidelines. \n\n\nSummarize a framework for supervisor training that ensures consistency and competency across applied settings. \n\n\nDiscuss two strategies for integrating supervision into existing clinical workflows without disrupting service delivery. \n\n\nBiographies:\nHelena Maguire\, MS\, LABA\, BCBA\, CDE®\, serves as the Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer of Melmark. She oversees the development and implementation of programs and services\, as well as the daily operations for Melmark New England. She develops strategic objectives for the Massachusetts division\, and provides leadership to direct reports in order to assure the achievement of these objectives. Mrs. Maguire supports the CEO through various committees and activities\, and assumes responsibility for policy development\, quality assurance\, risk management\, regulatory compliance\, fiscal integrity\, and excellence in care and delivery of all services. \nMrs. Maguire has worked extensively in the field of community based human service delivery systems in Massachusetts. She has served as a Program Director at Vinfen Corporation and as the Director of Adult Services at the May Institute. In both of these positions\, Mrs. Maguire was responsible for the development and implementation of the staff orientation training curriculum\, training for supervisory personnel and in-service training for all staff.  Mrs. Maguire has presented numerous papers on staff management and staff training techniques\, both at the local level and at the national level. \nMrs. Maguire is an Adjunct Professor at Endicott College and the University of Massachusetts-Boston and is an instructor for a five-course graduate series on Applied Behavior Analysis. \nShe earned her Master of Science in Human Services Administration degree from the University of Massachusetts-Boston. She earned her Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA) in May 2002. \nJill Harper\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, LABA\, CDE®\, serves as the Senior Director of Professional Development\, Clinical Training\, and Research at Melmark New England. Dr. Harper received her PhD. in Psychology with a concentration in Behavior Analysis from the University of Florida. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst\, Licensed Behavior Analyst with the State of Massachusetts\, and a Certified Diversity Executive®. Dr. Harper received the 2013 Jerry Shook Practitioner Award from BABAT\, Massachusetts’ professional organization for behavior analysts\, for excellence in clinical practice. In addition to direct service\, she has been actively involved in the field of behavior analysis through academic instruction\, training and supervision of staff\, as well as the design and dissemination of applied research. Dr. Harper holds an adjunct faculty position teaching and mentoring masters and doctorate level students through Endicott College.  Her research interests include the assessment and treatment of severe behavior disorders\, mechanisms responsible for behavior change\, and maintenance and generalization of treatment effects.  Dr. Harper has published her work in several peer-reviewed journals and regularly presents as regional and national conferences. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Jonathan Schmidt\, PhD\, BCBA-D: Integrating Treatment Components and Tactics for Reducing Self-Injurious Behavior and Self-Restraint\n				Affiliation:\nLicensed PsychologistProgram Director\, Neurobehavioral Unit – InpatientAssistant Professor\, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine \nIntegrating Treatment Components and Tactics for Reducing Self-Injurious Behavior and Self-Restraint\nAbstract:\nIdentifying treatment-resistant subtypes of automatically maintained self-injurious behavior (SIB) has been essential in guiding the development of more effective interventions. Advances in understanding the mechanisms underlying SIB and self-restraint\, along with emerging technologies\, provides a strong foundation for targeted treatment approaches. Individuals with Subtypes 2 and 3 are more likely to be resistant to commonly effective interventions for Subtype 1\, necessitating additional tactics to achieve meaningful behavior reduction. In this presentation\, initial findings are presented from a sample of individuals admitted to an inpatient hospital unit\, enrolled in a clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of a combination treatment for treatment-resistant subtypes of automatically maintained SIB. These cases illustrate a treatment development approach that emphasizes pre-treatment assessments and training procedures prior to formal intervention. Specific assessments are conducted to (a) systematically identify effective components to ensure safety (protective procedures) and alternative sources of competing reinforcement and responses\, (b) implement intensive training to establish prerequisite skills to maximize effects\, and (c) pilot various combinations of treatment components to identify optimal arrangements. After these assessments\, components are applied in a combination treatment package targeting SIB and when relevant self-restraint. Treatment is then generalized to increase feasibility of implementation in other settings\, and when possible\, protective procedures are systematically faded. Outcomes presented for participants are quantified in terms of reductions in SIB\, self-restraint\, and the level of protective procedures required to ensure safety and functioning in daily life\, with an emphasis on increased independence at the individual level. \nLearning Objectives:\nAt the conclusion of this presentation\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify factors relevant to the selection of treatment components for subtypes of automatically maintained self-injurious behavior.\nDescribe how the competing stimulus assessment can be augmented to identify and establish competing stimuli\, tasks\, and alternative self-restraint items.\nDetail how findings from pretreatment assessments can be combined to maximize treatment effects on automatically maintained self-injurious behavior and when relevant\, self-restraint.\n\nBiography:\nDr. Jonathan Schmidt is the Program Director of the Neurobehavioral Unit Inpatient Program at the Kennedy Krieger Institute\, and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. During his 20 plus years in the field\, he has been involved in a variety of clinical\, research\, training\, and advocacy efforts for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who exhibit severe challenging behavior\, their families\, and the staff that work with them. \nDr. Schmidt earned his doctoral degree in school psychology from the University of South Carolina in 2010. Following his coursework\, he completed an internship at The May Institute and a postdoctoral fellowship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. During both his internship and fellowship\, he focused on neuropsychological assessment and the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. \nDr. Schmidt’s research is closely aligned with his clinical work\, reflecting a scientist-practitioner approach. His interests center on the assessment and treatment of severe challenging behavior\, innovations to traditional behavioral assessment methods\, and the development of functional communication skills. Dr. Schmidt has focused more intensively over the past decade on identifying effective treatments for individuals with automatically maintained self-injurious behavior\, based on the subtype. He regularly publishes in peer‑reviewed journals and presents his work at professional conferences. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Amanda Duffy\, M.Ed.\, BCBA\, LBS; Kristina Gasiewski\, MOTR/L\, M.Ed.\, BCBA; and Lara Redcay\, MEd\, BCBA: Advocating for Empowerment: Navigating End of Life Care for the Autistic Population\n				Affiliations:\nAmanda Duffy\, MEd\, BCBA\, LBS Director of Clinical Services – Adult ProgramsMelmark \nKristina Gasiewski\, MOTR/L\, MEd\, BCBABehavior Analyst/QIDP Adult Clinical ServicesMelmark \nLara Redcay\, MEd\, BCBAAssistant Director of ICF/IDDMelmark \nAdvocating for Empowerment: Navigating End of Life Care for the Autistic Population\nAbstract:\nIn this presentation\, the authors will address the unique challenges and considerations of planning for and providing end-of-life care to the aging autistic community. Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates a behavior analytical framework will contribute to proactive\, effective and compassionate care. Planning and having conversations with loved ones and/or stakeholders while a person is healthy is more beneficial; however\, the immediate pressures of caring for a person with complex needs often allows for limited focus on the future. Additionally\, coordinating with outside providers is often a crucial component to advocating for and ensuring the voice of the individual and their loved ones is prioritized. This talk will assist providers and supporters of individuals served in identifying and addressing end-of-life care planning needs to allow for necessary resources to be solely allocated to caring for the individuals in their final days. \nLearning Objectives:\nAt the conclusion of this presentation\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify relevant team members to ensure appropriate roles and responsibilities are allocated to contribute to proactive\, effective and compassionate care of the individual.\nDescribe the role of the behavior analyst in end-of-life planning\, care and potential behavior support needs.\nLearn strategies to develop and implement formalized planning procedures as a core component of adult programming.\n\nBiographies:\nAmanda Duffy\, MEd\, BCBA\, LBS\, received her Bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders from West Chester University in Pennsylvania. She then pursued a Master of Education with a focus in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Massachusetts\, Boston. Amanda has worked in various roles and settings including providing school-based services as well as overseeing community-based programming for adult populations. Currently\, Amanda clinically oversees Melmark Pennsylvania’s adult day and residential programs. Areas of focus include consultation across the lifespan in an effort to support a continuum of care\, particularly the challenges and changes of an aging population with unique needs. \nKristina Gasiewski\, MOTR/L\, MEd\, BCBA\, is a rare blend of two worlds\, an Occupational Therapist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst\, who has spent more than 15 years supporting individuals with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities. She earned her MOT in Occupational Therapy from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and her M.Ed. in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis from Endicott College. Her career has spanned school districts\, private programs\, and now her role as a Behavior Analyst and QIDP in Melmark’s Adult ICF/ID program\, where she designs\, oversees\, and coordinates active treatment and clinical programs. Kristina is a passionate advocate for collaboration across disciplines\, evidence-based practice\, and enhancing quality of life across the lifespan. She is a published author in Behavior Analysis in Practice\, Autism Spectrum News\, and Science in Autism Treatment. Additionally\, Kristina is a Board member of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT).  She’s also a frequent presenter and has presented at conferences such as Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)\, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)\, and the Profound Autism Summit. Outside of her professional life\, Kristina finds joy in the simple things like unwinding by the campfire with her family and hanging out with her dog\, Swift\, who reminds her daily of the importance of play\, presence\, and the occasional muddy adventure. \nLara Redcay\, MEd\, BCBA\, received her Bachelor of Arts in Child and Family Studies from Albright College in Reading\, PA and her Master of Education in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism from Endicott College in Beverly\, MA. She has worked in a residential setting with both children and adults\, spending the last 12 years working with adults with intellectual disabilities and autism. Lara joined Melmark PA in 2013 as a direct care staff\, transitioning into a behavior specialist role in 2016 working with adults within the 6400\, 2380\, & 6600 regulations. She moved into a leadership position as an Assistant Director of the ICF\, supporting with operational and clinical programming for adults who live residentially on Melmark’s campus and community programs. Her research interests include individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism\, and quality of life for individuals with intellectual abilities and ensuring individuals are able to experience a “good death”. Lara is a member of the Pennsylvania Association for Behavior Analysis (PennABA) and Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT). \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Keith E. Williams\, PhD\, BCBA: Helping Persons on the Spectrum Expand Their Diets: Thirty Years of Lessons Hard Learned\n				Affiliation:\nDirector\, Penn State Health Children’s Hospital Feeding Program andProfessor of Pediatrics\, Penn State College of Medicine \nHelping Persons on the Spectrum Expand Their Diets: Thirty Years of Lessons Hard Learned\nAbstract:\nWhile the prevalence of autism in the general population is often estimated to be 1 in 31\, in populations who have problems with oral intake\, it is much higher. In two separate samples of children seen at our feeding clinic\, 1 in 3 children were on the spectrum. A recent review examined the prevalence of autism spectrum in eight samples of eating disordered patients found it averaged 1 in 5. To address the feeding and eating challenges of persons on the spectrum\, clinicians have utilized behavioral interventions which are described in a growing number of studies. This talk will discuss the development of the behavioral feeding intervention literature\, its limitations\, and how behavioral interventions can be expanded\, modified\, and possibly\, reconceptualized\, to increase their effectiveness. \nLearning Objectives:\nAt the conclusion of this presentation\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain the role of repeated taste exposure is the development of food preferences. \nDescribe three factors relevant to the selection of a feeding intervention. \nDescribe three possible adverse outcomes that can result from a chronic feeding problem. \n\nBiography:\nDr. Williams is the Director of the Penn State Health Children’s Hospital Feeding Program. He is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Penn State College of Medicine. Prior to coming to Hershey\, Dr. Williams was a faculty member in the Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program. He specializes in the behavioral treatment of feeding disorders. Dr. Williams also treats a wide array of behavior problems found among children with developmental disabilities. He is licensed as a psychologist in Maryland and Pennsylvania and is also a board Certified Behavior Analyst. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Invited Speaker Panel with Moderator Mary Jane Weiss\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, LABA: Autism Intervention: Lessons\, Challenges\, and Opportunities\n				Mary Jane Weiss\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, LABA\, ModeratorDean of the Institute for Applied Behavioral ScienceDirector\, PhD Program in Applied Behavior AnalysisEndicott College \nInvited Speaker Panel: Autism Intervention: Lessons\, Challenges\, and Opportunities\nAbstract:\nIn this panel\, the presenters will respond to questions about the state of autism intervention\, the challenges currently being experienced by individuals with autism\, their caregivers\, and their service providers\, and the opportunities that exist to build effective services and improve the quality of life for service recipients. \nLearning Objectives:\nAt the conclusion of this presentation\, participants will be able to: \n\n\nIdentify some challenges for autism intervention associated with complex needs. \n\n\nIdentify elements of care that reflect attention to quality of life. \n\n\nDefine and describe neurodiversity as well as recent dialogue on this topic. \n\n\nModerator Bio:\nMary Jane Weiss\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, LABA\, is the Dean of the Institute for Applied Behavioral Science and is Director of the Ph.D. Program in ABA at Endicott College\, where she has been for 11 years. She also works with the research and training teams at Melmark. She has worked in the field of ABA and Autism for over 35 years. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University in 1990 and she became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2000. She previously worked for 16 years at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center at Rutgers University. Her clinical and research interests center on defining best practice ABA techniques\, integrating compassionate care and cultural responsiveness into ABA service delivery\, exploring ways to enhance the ethical conduct of practitioners\, training staff to be optimally effective at instruction and at collaboration\, and maximizing family members’ expertise and adaptation.  She serves on the Scientific Council of the Organization for Autism Research\, is on the board of Association for Science in Autism Treatment\, is a regular contributor to the ABA Ethics Hotline\, is on the editorial board of Behavior Analysis in Practice\, and is a Trustee of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies. She is a regular presenter at national and international conferences and is a frequent member of service committees for a variety of organizations. \n			\n				Schedule\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Continuing Education Opportunities\n				Continuing Education opportunities: \nBACB® Learning CEUs and Psychology CE Credits (Includes Licensed psychologists\, school psychologists\, and EdDs/educational psychologists) \nThis is a hybrid in-person and virtual conference. Recordings will be available for 14 days. (For those seeking Psychology CE Credits\, ONLY live/synchronous study is available.) \n \nBACB® Learning CEUs (6.0 Anticipated): The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies is an approved Type 2 CE Provider by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) and is authorized to offer 6.0 CE units for this conference. Continuing Education Provider No.: OP-04-0058 \nAttendees must complete all six presentations in-person\, virtually or through recordings available for 14 days post-conference for asynchronous home-study* to earn CEs. (Partial credit will not be issued.) An evaluation and code quiz with a 100% score needs to be completed for issuance of continuing education for live/synchronous study by the Monday following the conference. *IF you are seeking to earn BACB® Learning CEUs through watching recordings\, you will need to complete a different process\, including a question/answer quiz with 3 questions for each presentation. This is a new regulation. \nAPA Approved Sponsor  \nPsychology CE Credits (6.0 Anticipated)*: Amego Prepare is a co-sponsor of this conference for Continuing Education Credits for Psychologists. Amego Prepare is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Amego Prepare maintains responsibility for this program and its content. \nIn case of a complaint\, about Psychology CE Credits\, contact Amergo Prepare directly through Dr. Michael Weinberg at or*******************@***il.com \nAttendees must complete all six presentations in-person or virtually from live/synchronous learning to earn Psychology CE Credits. (Partial credit will not be issued.) An evaluation and code quiz with a 100% score needs to be completed for issuance of continuing education. *Although recordings will be available\, you may ONLY earn Psychology CE Credits through live attendance and you must complete the attendance verification process by the Monday following the conference at midnight. \nQuestions or concerns? Contact Rebekah Pavlik at pa****@******or.org. \nParticipants are responsible for knowing and meeting the CE requirements of their licenses or certifications. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location\n				In-Person on the campus of Melmark in Berwyn\, Pennsylvania or online\, virtually through Zoom.\nMelmark2600 Wayland RoadBerwyn\, PA 19312 \nCampus Map and Parking (PDF) \n \nRecommended nearby hotels: \nHilton Garden Inn Newtown Square Radnor \nTeca Newtown Square \n  \n			\n				IN-PERSON REGISTRATION\n			\n				VIRTUAL REGISTRATION\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thank you to our Conference Hostand Platinum Sponsor\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thank You to Our Gold Sponsor\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thank You to Our Silver Sponsors\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thank You to Our Bronze Sponsor\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				IN-PERSON REGISTRATION\n			\n				VIRTUAL REGISTRATION\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Call for Student Posters\n						\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Become a Sponsor\n						\n					\n				\n			\n				Schedule\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Invited Speakers\n			\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Matt Tincani\, PhD\, BCBA-DProfessor\nTemple University \n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Helena Maguire\, MS\, LABA\, BCBA\, CDE®Vice President & Chief Clinical Officer\nMelmark New England at Melmark Inc.\n\n \n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Jill Harper PhD\, BCBA-D\, LABA\, CDE®Senior Director of Professional Development\, Clinical Training\, and Research\nMelmark New England\n \n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Jonathan Schmidt\, PhD\, BCBA-DLicensed Psychologist\nProgram Director\, Neurobehavioral Unit – Inpatient\nAssistant Professor\, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine \n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Amanda L. Duffy\, MEd\, BCBA\, LBSDirector of Clinical ServicesAdult Programs\nMelmark \n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Kristina Gasiewski\, MEd\, MOTR/L\, BCBABehavior Analyst/QIDP Adult Clinical Services\nMelmark \n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Lara Redcay\, MEd\, BCBAAssistant Director of ICF/IDD \nMelmark \n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Keith E. Williams\, PhD\, BCBADirector\, Penn State Health Children’s Hospital Feeding Program and \nProfessor of Pediatrics \nPenn State College of Medicine \n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Mary Jane Weiss\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, LABADean of the Institute for Applied Behavioral Science\nDirector\, PhD Program in Applied Behavior Analysis\nEndicott College \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Opening remarks by:\n			\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Rob Holdsambeck\, EdD\, LCP\, BCBA-DCambridge Center for Behavioral Studies™
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Meeting of the Trustees
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER for in-person or virtual attendance. Hotel reservation below under “Location and Hotel Reservations.” \nOur 2026 Annual Meeting of the Trustees is planned for May 19 – 20\, 2026. A 1.5 day event this year! We have an all-day business and planning meeting for Tuesday\, May 19\, plus more informal break-out meetings planned for Wednesday morning\, May 20. \nOur in-person attendees will be meeting at the Corque Hotel\, nestled in the heart of Santa Ynez wine country. (See LOCATION below to reserve your room.) Our virtual attendees will be logging in through Zoom (Thanks to our hosts from University of West Florida\, Center for Behavior Analysis!) \nInformation posted as available. \nBrief Schedule: \nDr. Thomas Zane\, H.S. Pennypacker Chair of the Board\, will call to order with Trustees voting for acceptance of the 2025 minutes and for nominated incoming Trustees and Advisors. The financials and past\, present\, and future projects will be reviewed by Dr. Rob Holdsambeck\, Executive Director\, with updates from our volunteers who have championed projects. Presentations may be made both in-person and streaming in virtually. \nDate:       Tuesday\, May 19 – Wednesday\, May 20Time:       8:00 am – 4:30 pm (Tues) with breakout groups 8:30 am – 12:00 pm (Wed)Location: Hotel Corque\, Solvang\, California OR Virtually/Zoom hosted by University of West Florida\, Center for Behavior Analysis \nWe look forward to your participation as a Trustee\,  Advisor\,  Distinguished Scholar or Friend of the Center. \n  \n			\n				REGISTRATION\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location and Hotel Reservations - Reserve by April 20th!\n				In Person at the Hotel Corque in Solvang\, CA\, or virtually (Zoom link to be sent the week before conference.) \nAddress:\nCorque Hotel400 Alisal RoadSolvang\, California \nPlease use this link to make your reservation for The Cambridge Center at Corque Hotel located in downtown Solvang.\n \nThe Cambridge Center block is for May 18-21\, 2026. The rate secured for The Cambridge Center is $148.00 plus taxes\, per night\, per room. To block pre/post block dates you must contact Marriott reservation call center at 877.831.1000. You will have until Monday\, April 20\, 2026 to make your reservation as long as there are still rooms available in the block. Should you need to cancel please do this prior to 24 hours prior to arrival so that you will not be charged a penalty.\n \n \nGoogle Map:\nTransportation: \nAirport: We recommend flying into the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA).\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTRATION\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Corque Hotel400 Alisal RoadSolvang\, California
URL:https://behavior.org/event/2026-annual-meeting-of-the-trustees/
LOCATION:Hotel Corque\, Solvang\, CA
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SUMMARY:14th Annual ETHICS in Professional Practice Conference
DESCRIPTION:This is a one-day conference featuring leaders in the fields of Ethics\, Psychology\, Business\, and Applied Behavior Analysis offered both for in-person attendance or virtually with recordings available for 14 days post-conference. \nOf benefit to Behavior Analysts\, Psychologists\, Speech-Language Pathologists\, Teachers\, Special Education Providers\, School Administrators\, Students and Parents & Caregivers. \nOur conference starts at 9:00 am (Eastern/MA timezone) with introductions. Presentations start at 9:15 am and end at 5:15 pm. Recordings to be available for home-study to earn BACB® Learning CEUs. Psychology CE Credits only earned through live/synchronous s \n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Continuing Education Opportunities\n				Continuing Education opportunities: \nBACB® Learning CEUs and Psychology CE Credits (Includes Licensed psychologists\, school psychologists\, and EdDs/educational psychologists) \nThis is a hybrid in-person and virtual conference. Recordings will be available for 14 days. (For those seeking Psychology CE Credits\, ONLY live/synchronous study is available.) \n \nBACB® Learning CEUs (6.0 Anticipated): The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies is an approved Type 2 CE Provider by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) and is authorized to offer 6.0 CE units for this conference. Continuing Education Provider No.: OP-04-0058 \nAttendees must complete all six presentations in-person\, virtually or through recordings available for 14 days post-conference for asynchronous home-study to earn CEs. (Partial credit will not be issued.) An evaluation and code quiz with a 100% score needs to be completed for issuance of continuing education. \nAPA Approved Sponsor  \nPsychology CE Credits (6.0 Anticipated)*: Amego Prepare is a co-sponsor of this conference for Continuing Education Credits for Psychologists. Amego Prepare is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Amego Prepare maintains responsibility for this program and its content. \nIn case of a complaint\, about Psychology CE Credits\, contact Amergo Prepare directly through Dr. Michael Weinberg at MW*******@******nc.org. \nAttendees must complete all six presentations in-person or virtually from live/synchronous learning to earn Psychology CE Credits. (Partial credit will not be issued.) An evaluation and code quiz with a 100% score needs to be completed for issuance of continuing education. *Although recordings will be available\, you may ONLY earn Psychology CE Credits through live attendance and you must complete the attendance verification process by the Monday following the conference at midnight. \nQuestions or concerns? Contact Rebekah Pavlik at pa****@******or.org. \nParticipants are responsible for knowing and meeting the CE requirements of their licenses or certifications. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Location - Endicott College\, Beverly\, MA and online\n				This is a hybrid event with a smaller in-person gathering or a virtual attendance offering. Our in-person event will be held on the beautiful campus of Endicott College in Beverly\, Massachusetts. \nFor In-Person:\nEvent Venue: Cleary Lecture Hall\, Endicott College’s main lecture hall located in the Hempstead Commons Building at the center of campus. Interactive Campus Map \nThe Parking Garage is open this year! It is located near the Hempstead Commons Building & Wax Academic Center. For parking anywhere on campus\, you need to download and print out the parking permit for your vehicle. \nEnter the Endicott College main entrance and follow the road up the Hill.  \nFor virtual attendance: \nThe Zoom meeting link and access information will be sent from be**********@***il.com the week of the conference.  IF you do not receive\, email pa****@******or.org. \n  \n  \n \n  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				with Introduction by\n			\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Rob Holdsambeck\, EdD\, LCP\, BCBA-DExecutive Director\, Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies™
URL:https://behavior.org/event/14th-annual-ethics-in-professional-practice-conference/
LOCATION:Endicott College Campus\, Beverly\, Massachusetts\, 376 Hale Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Ethics
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