BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://behavior.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20180101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173603 CREATED:20201005T222856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T111235Z UID:11418-1605722400-1605729600@behavior.org SUMMARY:ABACLive Webinar with Kent A. Corso\, PsyD\, BCBA-D DESCRIPTION:Presented through the ABACLive Cambridge Center Series. Helping those who help others\, one live webinar at a time. \nKent A. Corso\, PsyD\, BCBA-D\, presents: “Adapt and Overcome” \nWednesday\, November 18\, 2020\n6:00 – 8:00 pm (Eastern/NY) \nThis event is FREE for the general public.* Or available for the discounted price of $50 with 2 BACB® Learning CEUs. \nRegister on ABAC Website \nAbstract \nAccording to Miriam-Webster\, adversity is a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune. While all individuals will encounter adversity\, how one handles difficult situations determines whether they will thrive or buckle under the circumstances. During this two hour event\, Dr. Kent Corso\, a clinical psychologist and behavior analyst\, will review some of the primary literature on mental health\, resilience and exceptional human behavior. The discussion will focus on common sources of adversity\, including the obstacles and changes the COVID-19 pandemic has thrust upon the world\, and will include suggestions about how to empower clients/patients to increase their ability to adapt to and overcome during times of adversity. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n\nParticipants will be able to define resilience and adaptation concisely and in the context of coping with challenging life events.\nParticipants will be able to recognize common barriers people encounter when trying to overcome adversity.\nParticipants will be able to identify how clarifying one’s values\, meaning and purpose in life (i.e.\, from acceptance and commitment therapy) can help the person adapt and overcome adversity.\n\n\nPresenter Bio: \nDr. Corso is a clinical psychologist and board certified behavior analyst. He is a prior U.S. Air Force Officer and veteran of the Post-9/11 wars\, and currently holds adjunct faculty appointments at Ohio State University’s Psychiatry Department and the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences’ Family Medicine Department. Dr. Corso’s background over the last 20 years reflects one consistent theme: the application of behavioral sciences to novel areas of science and broader society. He is heavily involved in military medicine\, evidence-based methods of suicide prevention and intervention\, and integrating behavioral health into primary care medical settings. Dr. Corso’s research has yielded over 40 peer-reviewed publications and a book entitled Integrating Behavioral Health into the Medical Home: A Rapid Implementation Guide (Greenbranch Publishing\, 2016). Most recently\, his passion for facilitating meaningful change and measuring human performance resulted in the inception of an agile software firm (Xcelerate Innovations). With his partners\, Dr. Corso developed the first native iOS applications for the Standard Celeration Chart (i.e.\, AimStar Pro and AimStar Lite). \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. This event is being offered at the discounted ABACLive Cambridge Center Series price for CEUs (Learning). (Register on ABAC website) Behavior Analysts may earn continuing education for viewing the live event or recording.Behavior Analysts: 2 CEUs (Learning) (Visit ABAC website for complete information.) \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. \nContraindications Hypersensitivity to the active substance or other components of the drug. Acute alcohol intoxication\, acute poisoning with sleeping pills\, analgesics or psychotropic drugs; severe hepatic insufficiency Tramadol Reviews\, severe renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance URL:https://behavior.org/event/abaclive-webinar-corso/ LOCATION:Your desktop or mobile device! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Corso.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201114 DTSTAMP:20260417T173603 CREATED:20191127T181144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T082733Z UID:8711-1605225600-1605311999@behavior.org SUMMARY:Behavioral Science: Applications in Leadership & Supervision Conference 2020 DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n \n INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTERING CONFERENCE\n \n \n \n \n \n A one-day live online  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. \n\nRegistration Fees\n\n\nRegistration Type\nFee\n\n\nStudent/Non-professional (No CEs)\n\n$50\n\n\n\nStudent/Non-professional – CEs Included\n\n$90\n\n\n\nProfessional\n\n$150\n\n\n\nGroup discounts available. Contact Rebekah Pavlik at pa****@******or.org.\n\n\n\n  \nNO CANCELLATION FEE. We will refund your fee up to 3 hours prior to the event. No cancellations will be accepted within 3 hours of start time or during the event. If you miss live you can access the recording for 10 days. \n \n \n \n \n \n Dennis H. Reid\, PhD\, BCBA-D: Supervisory Strategies for Promoting Quality Performance and Staff Job Satisfaction\n Supervisory Strategies for Promoting Quality Performance and Staff Job Satisfaction\nAbstract:\nThis presentation will describe research-based supervisory procedures for enhancing quality work and staff satisfaction with their day-to-day jobs within human service settings. Following description of a systematic\, behavior-analytic approach that promotes proficient work performance\, specific strategies will be presented for using the approach in ways that also enhance staff work enjoyment. Topics to be discussed include making disliked duty assignments more preferred among staff\, providing performance feedback in individually preferred ways\, reducing unpleasantness associated with formal monitoring procedures\, and promoting self-motivation. \nLearning Objectives:\nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\nDescribe the six steps of a behavioral\, outcome management approach to supervision.\nDescribe three procedural steps for making disliked job tasks more desirable for staff.\nIdentify three reasons for enhancing staff work enjoyment in association with promoting proficient job performance.\n\n\nPresenter Bio:\nDr. Dennis Reid has over 40 years of experience as a clinician and supervisor in educational\, residential\, and community support settings for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities\, and has consulted with human service agencies in the majority of states of the United States as well as Canada\, Australia\, and New Zealand. He has published over 140 behavior analytic journal articles and book chapters and authored or co-authored 12 books\, five of which focus on staff training and supervision. In 2007 he was awarded Fellowship status in the Association for Behavior Analysis International and in 2006 received the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) International Research Award. Dennis is the founder and current director of the Carolina Behavior Analysis and Support Center in Morganton\, North Carolina. He is the lead author on the AAIDD Supervisor Training Curriculum: Evidence-Based Ways to Promote Work Quality and Enjoyment Among Support Staff. \n \n \n \n \n \n Helena Maguire\, MS\, LABA\, BCBA - Leadership Under Fire: Effective Supervision and Organizational Integrity - A Treatment Package for Crisis Events\n Leadership Under Fire: Effective Supervision and Organizational Integrity – A Treatment Package for Crisis Events\nAbstract:\nWe continue to live and work eight months under the shadow of a pandemic crisis never seen before by emerging supervisors in the field of applied behavior analysis.  The ability to provide the necessary leadership to effectively supervise and direct staff during a crisis requires the application of critical interpersonal skills and technical skills.  Attempting to respond appropriately in the technical domain while remaining compassionate to the needs of employees and maintain organizational integrity is a challenge during any health related crisis\, especially if the behavioral system has not been designed to support the complexities of the human worker and their range of responses for pandemic events such as COVID-19. \nFor new supervisors\, developing appropriate skills must be supported through a behavioral systems approach at the organization and individual level in order to strengthen professional relationships among colleagues\, subordinates and other stakeholders.  Maintaining organizational integrity while balancing the needs of employees and clients may present competing priorities to supervisors.  The commitment by supervisors to ensure they have developed effective relationships with all stakeholders must begin before a crisis emerges.  The importance of practicing effective\, compassionate supervision becomes paramount to successful leadership when an unexpected organizational or individual crisis occurs. \nA case study review of the recent COVID-19 pandemic will be used to highlight barriers and opportunities for development of supervisors in behavior analytic organizations. \nLearning Objectives:\nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\nIdentify effective organizational behavior systems necessary to develop an effective and compassionate approach to supervision.\nOutline critical supervisory skills that should be developed\, shaped and reinforced in preparation for the unexpected crisis.\nMake recommendations at an organizational systems level for the review\, development and inclusion of supervision training for all supervisors.\n\n\nPresenter Bio:\nHelena Maguire serves as the Executive Director of Melmark New England\, a service division of Melmark\, Inc.\, with an operating budget of over $32M. In this role\, Maguire\, a Licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst\, 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 Melmark’s highly skilled staff to assure the achievement of these objectives. Maguire supports the CEO and Board of Directors 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 of Melmark’s mission-first services. \nIn addition to her day-to-day work overseeing Melmark New England’s Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services\, which include school-based and residential care\, adult day and residential services\, school and home-based consultation\, professional development\, graduate training programs and after school services\, Maguire is also the primary liaison with state advocacy groups. Among those advocacy and legislative resources are: Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools (MAAPS)\, Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers (ADDP)\, Massachusetts Interagency Commission on Restraint and Seclusion and Massachusetts Association of Applied Behavior Analysis (MassABA). \nMaguire also writes curriculum for and leads conferences and trainings designed to improve the quality of ABA services\, not only at Melmark’s service divisions in New England\, Pennsylvania and the Carolinas\, but also for providers throughout the field. She has led and participated in Melmark’s Expert Speaker Series\, presented at professional conferences across the country\, conducted research to improve services and to advance the Melmark Model of Program Development and Clinical Treatment\, and designed and led diversity seminars for internal and external audiences. Maguire has presented numerous papers on staff management and staff training techniques\, both at the local level and at the national level\, and is an Adjunct Professor at Endicott College and the University of Massachusetts-Boston. She also instructs a six-course graduate series on Applied Behavior Analysis. \nMaguire’s professional experience includes extensive work in the field of community based human service delivery systems in Massachusetts. Her clinical expertise and interests range from staff training and supervision issues at the practitioner and organizational levels\, organizational systems analysis and integrity\, as well as the treatment of severe behavior challenges in children and young adults. Working with practitioners\, parents\, and siblings to improve the lives of their loved ones continues to be a core commitment for Ms. Maguire. \nPreviously\, 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\, 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. \nEarning her Master of Science in Human Services Administration degree from the University of Massachusetts-Boston\, Maguire received her Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA) in May 2002.\n \n \n \n \n \n John Austin\, PhD - Create an Environment for Success with This One Simple Skill\n John Austin\, PhDCEO\, Reaching Results \nCreate an Environment for Success with This One Simple Skill\nAbstract:\nManagement consultants are known for developing new techniques and applying these techniques are often beyond the grasp of most people in the working world. Oftentimes these techniques require a massive amount of behavior change in order to use them in the first place. “Create a burning platform”; “Don’t fear conflict”; “Hold people accountable”; “Deliver honest feedback”; “Create a safe space” and other such lofty advice often sounds very good in the moment from an intellectual perspective but for someone who is struggling with an actual problem\, the techniques often don’t get used because the advice is too vague\, because there are barriers to following it\, and even if the actions needed were very clear\, it would require monumental behavior change on behalf of the leader. An evidence-based approach would suggest that we deliver clear expectations\, engage in easily-executed shaping steps from the current performance\, measure\, and reinforce improvement. Furthermore\, when it comes to leadership and management at work\, “simpler” is better\, and starting with basics or fundamentals usually produces larger\, quicker\, and more sustainable behavior change. This presentation will describe such an approach that you can use to create a more positive work environment for you and your team. \nLearning Objectives:\nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\nUnderstand why most initiatives fail.\nUnderstand one key leadership behavior that can improve the work environment.\nHave 3 ideas of what they can accomplish through having better conversations at work.\n\n\nPresenter Bio:\nDr. John Austin is an internationally recognized expert in human performance. He is CEO of Reaching Results\, where he teaches leaders to create more effective work environments. \nDr. Austin was also a Professor of Psychology at Western Michigan University. He has consulted with organizations for 30 years to improve productivity and safety in various industries including: \nAviation\, Autism/ABA Agencies\, Chemical\, Construction\, Food service\, Government\, Health care and hospitals\, Higher education\, Manufacturing\, Retail\, Transportation\, and Utilities. \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 12 countries to help them improve business performance. \nIn the area of improving human performance John has published nearly 100 articles and chapters\, delivered hundreds of presentations at regional\, national\, and international conferences and business meetings\, and has published three edited books\, Organizational Change\, Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis\, and Mindfulness at Work. \nReaching Results offers online courses and coaching in Behavioral Leadership\, Effective Supervisory Conversations\, and Navigating Difficult Conversations\, among others\, and Dr. Austin is invited keynote speaker for business events around the world. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Julie M. Smith\, PhD - Putting the “Kind” into Behavioral Feedback for Humankind \n Putting the “Kind” into Behavioral Feedback for Humankind\nAbstract:\nPeople who are expert in their field sometimes come across as arrogant or insensitive when they share their advice and knowledge with others. Behavior analysts are particularly susceptible to this criticism when we provide feedback to others. As scientists\, we are trained to remain objective and non-judgmental\, which sometimes can come across as cold and uncaring. Julie will weave together research from three different authors into easy-to-use tips on how to develop better relationships with people during the feedback process. By using these tips\, behavior services providers will have an even bigger impact on their clients’ behavior change. \nLearning Objectives:\nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\nUnderstand the 5:1 Magic Ratio of positive to constructive feedback and the research behind it.\nDescribe how to deliver the “5” (positive feedback) in a way that conveys your expertise but avoids coming across as an arrogant expert.\nDescribe four relationship killers to avoid when delivering the “1” (constructive feedback).\nRecognize when the feedback receiver is emotional and how to adjust your approach.\nIdentify strategies for shaping self-feedback.\n\n\nPresenter Bio:\nJulie’s hallmark is her astonishing ability to help leaders achieve “mission impossible.” She is a world-class expert in applying behavior science to achieve unprecedented results in global companies. As co-founder of Alula (formerly CLG)\, Julie and her colleagues pioneered the most powerful and practical organizational behavior-change approach available today\, as evaluated by multiple independent benchmark studies. Hundreds of client case studies prove that this approach leads to superior strategy execution and dramatic performance improvement. \nRecently\, Julie co-founded Performance Ally to create enterprise software that digitally enables everyone in an organization to excel at targeted Vital Behaviors to achieve 5-Star Results. This software\, Ally Assist\, optimizes human actions by providing realtime guidance\, performance feedback\, and barrier removal. The behavioral processes and tools embedded in Ally Assist help reduce behavior variability\, speed execution\, and sustain any improvement. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Kelley Harrison\, PhD\, BCBA - Balancing Supervision Standards for BCBA Trainees with Standards of Clinical Practice\n Balancing Supervision Standards for BCBA Trainees with Standards of Clinical Practice\nAbstract:\nAs the number of aspiring behavior analysts continues to increase\, it is imperative that certified behavior analysts provide quality supervision to those seeking BCBA certification. Providing quality supervision may facilitate quality clinical practices once those seeking supervision become certified and begin to practice independently (Leblanc & Luiselli\, 2016). However\, when BCBA supervision occurs within the context of providing clinical services\, it can sometimes be difficult to balance quality supervision standards with quality clinical practices. Resources in clinical settings (e.g.\, time\, availability of supervision tools\, knowledge) may place constraints on supervisors (Sellers\, Valentino\, Landon\, & Aiello\, 2019). Additionally\, funding requirements (e.g.\, number of approved service units) may place further constraints on supervisors. The purpose of this talk is to discuss common constraints or barriers supervisors may experience when providing supervision in a clinical setting. Current literature will be discussed\, and suggestions based on the current literature and personal experience will be provided. \nLearning Objectives:\n\n\nParticipants will be able to identify common barriers to providing quality supervision in a clinical setting.\nParticipants will be able to list the BACB guidelines for providing supervised fieldwork experience to BACB trainees.\nParticipants will be able to describe strategies for providing quality supervision along with quality clinical services.\n\n\nPresenter Bio:\nDr. Kelley Harrison is a board certified behavior analyst who received her PhD from the University of Kansas in Behavioral Psychology in 2018. Following completion of her PhD\, Kelley completed a post-doctoral fellowship with Trumpet Behavioral Health\, a company that provides behavior therapy services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Presently\, Kelley is an Assistant Professor of the Practice in the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas. Kelley’s areas of expertise include the application of behavioral principles to the early childhood education setting\, including inclusive classrooms and early intervention classrooms\, as well as the assessment and treatment of problem behavior. Her research interests include increasing compliance with heath care routines\, increasing communication for individuals with developmental disabilities\, and improving early childhood education practices. Kelley also serves as the chair for the Professional Development Board for the Kansas Association for Behavior Analysis. \n \n \n \n \n \n Tyra Sellers\, JD\, PhD\, BCBA-D: Cultural Humility and Responsiveness in the Supervisory Relationship\n Cultural Humility and Responsiveness in the Supervisory Relationship\nAbstract:\nHelping professions typically rely on a supervision model to train and oversee trainees and newly certified or licensed practitioners. Many professions receive direction from their governing bodies regarding the structure and content of required training and supervision; however\, some individual receive little to no training in effective supervisory practices in graduate school. It is likely that supervisors will train and supervisor individuals who differ from them\, in terms of their culture and background. Attending to cultural humility and responsiveness in the supervisory relationship may enhance the effectiveness of supervisory practices and result in a more positive experience for both parties. This talk will focus on describing cultural humility and responsiveness in the context of clinical supervision and provide some strategies and resources for supervisors. \nLearning Objectives:\nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\nDescribe the different between cultural competence and cultural humility.\nIdentify at least 3 resources for conducting self-evaluations.\nIdentify at least 2 strategies for engaging in culturally responsive supervision.\n\n\nPresenter Bio:\nTyra P. Sellers\, JD\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, is the Director of Ethics at the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. She earned a B.A. in Philosophy and M.A. in Special Education from San Francisco State University\, a J.D. from the University of San Francisco\, and a Ph.D. from Utah State University. Her professional and research interests focus on professional ethics\, training and supervision\, assessment and treatment of severe problem behavior\, variability\, and verbal behavior. Dr. Sellers has over 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals with disabilities in a wide variety of settings. Tyra has served as a board member in various positions\, for the Utah Association of Behavior Analysis. She currently serves as an associate editor for two journals and is on the editorial board for a third.\n \n Speaker Biographies & Abstracts\n \n \n \n \n \n Location - Now Live Online\n Now an Online Live Conference* \nWe are so happy to be able to continue to offer this incredible opportunity to see some of the world’s top experts in the field present together on one day. Presented through our strategic partner\, ABAC\, participants will have a fully inclusive experience with no links to worry about with a personal portal where they will enter the conference. Certificates are available in the portal\, no waiting for an email. Limited access recordings of the events will be available in addition to the resources provided by our speakers. \nWe are confident that our partner ABAC\, a company with over 6 years experience and close to 400 live events hosted\, will provide a high-quality experience our conference attendees expect from CCBS. \nJoin us for what will be a truly unique Supervision conference experience with our six invited speakers! \n \n\n*Powered by: ABAC’s Learning Management System and Webinar Platform\n\nSave time and money on travel. Register early to reserve your seat for this unexpected but great opportunity!  \n \n \n INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTERING CONFERENCE\n \n \n \n \n \n Continuing Education Opportunities\n BACB® Learning CEs and Psychology CE Credits (Includes Licensed psychologists\, school psychologists\, and EdDs/educational psychologists) \n \nBACB® Learning CEs (6.0): The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies is an approved Learning CE Provider by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) and is authorized to offer 6.0 SUPERVISION Learning CE units for this conference. Attendees must complete all six presentations to earn CEs. \nAPA Approved Sponsor \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. *Attendees must be present during the entire conference. \n**It is attendee’s responsibility to check with their State and Professional organization to confirm all CE offerings. \n \n Schedule\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by\n Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies™ in cooperation with the Department of Applied Behavioral Science\, The University of Kansas. \n \n \nSpecial thanks to Amego Prepare and the University of West Florida\, Center for Behavior Analysis for expanding our continuing education offerings. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Since 1998 Behavior Development Solutions (BDS) has helped several thousand behavior analysts become Board certified\, primarily through their CBA Learning Module Series\, the premier exam prep and curriculum supplement for behavior analysts in training. They’ve helped clients achieve success by applying the scientific principles and methods of applied behavior analysis to the development of instructional content and software. More specifically\, BDS uses goals and specific measurable objectives to teach the discriminations necessary to ensure that those objectives are learned. They then provide plenty of practice to ensure fluency and maintenance. BDS also provides 40-Hour training and exam prep courses for individuals seeking to become Registered Behavior Technicians. In addition\, a variety of on-demand and webinar CE courses are available\, including an 8-hour supervisory training course\, and a well-stocked bookstore for behavior analysts!” \nAlthough the primary customer-base of Behavior Development Solutions has been behavior analysts\, they also provide customized training to other human service organizations and private companies. With their web-based learning platform\, BDS provides training to virtually anyone connected to the internet with a PC\, Mac\, iPad\, and most mobile devices. If you have training needs\, please get in touch. BDS may be able to help.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melmark is a multi-state human service provider with premier private special education schools\, professional development\, training\, and research centers in Pennsylvania\, Massachusetts and the Carolinas. The not-for-profit organization provides clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education\, residential\, vocational and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders\, developmental and intellectual disabilities\, acquired brain injuries\, medical complexities\, and other neurological and genetic disorders. Melmark’s applied behavior analytic programs are offered in the least restrictive environment possible. \nMelmark is committed to providing exceptional applied behavior analytic services to every individual\, every day. With a vision to expand and raise the quality of service delivery systems throughout the country by disseminating and replicating the Melmark Model of Program Development and Clinical Treatment\, Melmark embraces the following core commitments: Compassionate Care\, Integrity in Everything We Do\, Highly Skilled Workforce\, Evidence-Based Practices\, and Best Outcomes. \nTo learn more\, visit www.melmark.org. \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTERING CONFERENCE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule\n \n Speaker Biographies & Abstracts\n \n \n \n \n \n Invited Speakers:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dennis H. Reid\, PhD\, BCBA-DCarolina Behavior Analysis and Support Center \n \n \n \n \n Helena Maguire\, MS\, LABA\, BCBAMelmark New England \n \n \n \n \n John Austin\, PhDReaching Results\n \n \n \n \n \n Julie M. Smith\, PhDPerformance Ally \n \n \n \n \n Kelley Harrison\, PhD\, BCBAUniversity of Kansas \n \n \n \n \n Tyra Sellers\, JD\, PhD\, BCBA-DBehavior Analyst Certification Board \n Register Now URL:https://behavior.org/event/supervision-conference-2020/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Supervision2020.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201105T060000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201107T183000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173603 CREATED:20200115T230956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T230956Z UID:6660-1604556000-1604773800@behavior.org SUMMARY:33nd Annual Conference of the Standard Celeration Society DESCRIPTION:Visit the celeration.org website often for complete information & registration. \nJoin them in Denver\, Colorado. URL:https://behavior.org/event/33rd-annual-conference-standard-celeration-society/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173603 CREATED:20200818T162055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T200606Z UID:10986-1601550000-1601560800@behavior.org SUMMARY:ABACLive Webinar with Alexandra (“Sasha”) Protopopova\, PhD DESCRIPTION:Presented through the ABACLive Cambridge Center Series. Helping those who help others\, one live webinar at a time. \nAlexandra “Sasha” Protopopova\, PhD  presents: “Using Therapy Dogs in ABA Individual and Group Educational Sessions with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)” \nThursday\, October 1\, 2020\n11:00 am – 2:00 pm (Eastern/NY) \nThis event is FREE for the general public.* Or available for the discounted price of $65 with 3 BACB® Learning CEUs. \nRegister on ABAC Website \nAbstract \nWith increasing parental demand and interest in adding therapy dogs to special education classrooms\, practitioners need to have a better understanding of how and when a therapy dog may be useful for their clients. The webinar will introduce new research on using dogs in ABA education and therapy contexts\, with specific emphasis on children with ASD. We will cover several studies which aimed to better understand when and how to use therapy dogs with children with ASD\, as well as identified the concerns and risks of doing so. Preliminary data will also be presented on a currently-run clinical trial of the integration of a therapy dog to ABA social skills group classes. Finally\, we will discuss the ethical concerns of using animals and highlight several studies that showed that the welfare of therapy dogs may be compromised in specific situations. At the completion of the webinar\, the audience will have a good understanding of what to consider when utilizing a therapy dog in their practice. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n\nDiscriminate between different kinds of animals used to benefit human populations.\nSelect evidence-based approaches for the use of therapy dogs given the target behavior of the client.\nIdentify risks and concerns for both children and dogs when using therapy dogs in ABA sessions.\n\n\nPresenter Bio: \nDr. Alexandra (Sasha) Protopopova\, MS\, PhD\, is an assistant professor in the Animal Welfare Program at the University of British Columbia. Sasha’s research aims are to improve animal shelter practices\, improve companion animal welfare in shelters\, pet homes\, and in assistance roles. Sasha earned an MS and a PhD in Behavior Analysis from the University of Florida. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and is a frequent presenter in scientific and professional conferences. Sasha spends her days conducting behavioral research\, teaching university classes in Animal Learning\, going on hiking trails\, and cuddling dogs. \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. This event is being offered at the discounted ABACLive Cambridge Center Series price for CEUs (Learning). (Register on ABAC website) Behavior Analysts may earn continuing education for viewing the live event or recording.Behavior Analysts: 3 CEUs (Learning) (Visit ABAC website for complete information.) \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 \nGo to ABAC Website for ongoing continuing education opportunities. URL:https://behavior.org/event/abaclive-webinar-protopopova/ LOCATION:Your desktop or mobile device! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Sasha.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200909T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200909T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173603 CREATED:20200713T210241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T210241Z UID:10752-1599674400-1599681600@behavior.org SUMMARY:ABACLive Webinar with Teresa Camille Kolu\, PhD\, BCBA-D DESCRIPTION:Presented through the ABACLive Cambridge Center Series. Helping those who help others\, one live webinar at a time. \nTeresa Camille Kolu\, PhD\, BCBA-D  presents: “An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Behavior Analysis for Behavioral\, Mental Health\, and Educational Professionals” \nWednesday\, September 9\, 2020\n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm  (Eastern/NY) \nThis event is FREE for the general public.* Or available for the discounted price of $50 with 2 BACB® Learning CEUs. \nRegister on ABAC Website \nAbstract \nThe cultural movement to extend trauma-informed services to settings and clients typically served by behavior analysis is challenged by a widespread lack of training\, support\, and unified understanding of how behavior analytic principles are applicable. In some cases\, we lack knowledge of appropriate assessments\, supervised experience with sensitive populations\, and skills including rigorous risk documentation and collaboration with trauma-informed teams. These statements may be especially true\, and their consequences serious\, where trauma related behavior intersects with other challenges related to our vulnerable populations. This introduction to trauma-informed behavior analysis (TIBA) shares case studies where behavior analysis was applied in a trauma-informed way in a productive team context to support individuals from settings across education\, autism clinics\, foster families\, day programs\, and hospitals. Participants will learn from a collaborative perspective as we move toward operationalizing trauma-related contextual stimuli and treating related behaviors. Participants who collaborate with behavior analysts\, or any of those who work in teams addressing behavioral concerns after trauma\, will find this useful. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n\nParticipants will identify ways that trauma related terms can be operationalized in ways conceptually consistent with behavior analysis.\nParticipants will match applications of behavior analysis to trauma-related needs.\nParticipants will select examples of using tools to enhance applied behavior analytic practice with people affected by trauma.\n\n\nPresenter Bio: \nDr. Camille Kolu is a behavioral scientist and BCBA-D in Denver\, Colorado. She is the owner of Cusp Emergence\, a private practice in which she joins families and agencies to engineer behavioral cusps for individuals and their loved ones. After training\, supervision and work at the University of North Texas\, Dr. Kolu earned a Ph.D. in Biopsychology and Behavioral Neuroscience at Rutgers University\, where she developed neurobiological animal models of autism\, and examined olfactory and social contextual conditioning. Dr. Kolu practices behavior analysis across the lifespan with individuals and families affected by autism\, foster care or adoption\, mental illness\, and/or developmental and intellectual disabilities. She partners with health and human service agencies\, mental hospitals\, schools\, community-centered boards\, and universities\, and enjoys designing and teaching courses in behavior analysis and ethics. Dr. Kolu has published in peer-reviewed journals\, and serves on the advisory board of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies. She is active in local behavior analytic groups. Dr. Kolu explores research interests in verbal communities of reinforcement and stimulus schedules in the everyday interactions of families affected by disruption or trauma\, while using her private practice to provide training\, education\, and behavior analytic mentorship and supervision. \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. This event is being offered at the discounted ABACLive Cambridge Center Series price for CEUs (Learning). (Register on ABAC website) Behavior Analysts may earn continuing education for viewing the live event or recording.Behavior Analysts: 2 CEUs (Learning) (Visit ABAC website for complete information.) \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 \nGo to ABAC Website for ongoing continuing education opportunities. URL:https://behavior.org/event/abaclive-webinar-kolu/ LOCATION:Your desktop or mobile device! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Kolu.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200819T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200819T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173603 CREATED:20200610T214351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T215856Z UID:10472-1597860000-1597867200@behavior.org SUMMARY:ABACLive Webinar with Ramona Houmanfar\, PhD DESCRIPTION:Presented through the ABACLive Cambridge Center Series. Helping those who help others\, one live webinar at a time. \nRamona Houmanfar\, PhD  presents: “Management of Wellbeing in Organizations and Beyond: From Rule Governance to Value Based Governance” \nWednesday\, August 19\,\, 2020\n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm  (Eastern/NY) \nThis event is FREE for the general public.* Or available for the discounted price of $50 with 2 BACB® Learning CEUs. \nRegister on ABAC Website \nAbstract \nWellbeing in organizations can be discussed in terms of the level of aversive stimulation in one’s environment\, individuals’ level of choice\, access to positive reinforcement\, and the degree to which one operates in the context of positive reinforcement contingencies for others. A growing body of scientific evidence suggest biases can be deleterious and throw decisions off course just enough to harm others (e.g.\, women and minorities) or unjustifiably protect special interests. In many ways\, leaders’ design and implementation of contingencies can bear positive or negative influences on the wellbeing of the organizational members plus the external environment (including the physical and social environment). This webinar will provide an overview of ways behavior science can contribute to the design of healthy environments that promote well-being of workers and consumers. Moreover\, an overview of values-based governance\, as a means of developing and maintaining healthy\, and adaptive practices in organizations will be provided. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n\nThe audience will identify behaviors and associated outcomes that align with a behavior analytic discussion of wellbeing.\nThe audience will identify the behavior analytic account of implicit bias as related to emerging socio-cultural issues.\nThe audience will identify the foundation (concepts and principles) underlying value-based governance in organizations.\n\n\nPresenter Bio: \nDr. Ramona A. Houmanfar is Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Behavior Analysis Program at the University of Nevada\, Reno (UNR). She currently serves as the trustee of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies\, Chair of the Organizational Behavior Management Section of Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies\, and editorial board member of the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management\, and Behavior & Social Issues. Dr. Houmanfar recently completed her seven-year term as the editor of Journal of Organizational Behavior Management. She has served as the former senior co-chair of the Association for Behavior Analysis International\, Director of the Organizational Behavior Management Network and President of the Nevada Association for Behavior Analysis. \nDr. Houmanfar has published over 70 peer reviewed articles and chapters\, delivered more than 100 presentations at regional\, national\, and international conferences in the areas of behavioral systems analysis\, cultural behavior analysis\, leadership in organizations\, rule governance\, communication networks\, instructional design\, and bilingual repertoire analysis and learning. Her expertise in behavioral systems analysis and cultural behavior analysis has also guided her research associated with implicit bias\, cooperation\, situational awareness\, decision making\, and value based governance. Dr. Houmanfar has published three co-edited books titled Organizational Change (Context Press)\, Understanding Complexity in Organizations\, and Leadership & Cultural Change (Taylor & Francis Group). \nDr. Houmanfar does not receive speaker fees for presenting as part of the ABACLive Cambridge Center Series. These fees are donated directly to The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies (TM). Dr. Houmanfar has a financial arrangement or affiliation with the University of Nevada-Reno (UNR) and The Performance Systems Technologies Lab at UNR. \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. This event is being offered at the discounted ABACLive Cambridge Center Series price for CEUs (Learning). (Register on ABAC website) Behavior Analysts may earn continuing education for viewing the live event or recording.Behavior Analysts: 2 CEUs (Learning) (Visit ABAC website for complete information.) \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 \nGo to ABAC Website for ongoing continuing education opportunities. URL:https://behavior.org/event/abaclive-webinar-houmanfar/ LOCATION:Your desktop or mobile device! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Houmanfar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200808 DTSTAMP:20260417T173603 CREATED:20190807T202421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T001213Z UID:7926-1596758400-1596844799@behavior.org SUMMARY:8th Annual ETHICS in Professional Practice Conference DESCRIPTION:Post Conference Information\n \n \n \n \n \n A one day conference featuring leaders in the fields of Psychology\, Business\, Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis.  \nOf benefit to Behavior Analysts\, Psychologists\, Speech-Language Pathologists\, Teachers\, Special Education Providers\, School Administrators\, Students and Parents & Caregivers. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegistration Fees\n\n\nRegistration Type\nFee\n\n\nStudent/Non-professional (No CEs)\n\n$50\n\n\n\nStudent/Non-professional – CEs Included\n\n$90\n\n\n\nProfessional\n\n$150\n\n\n\nGroup discounts available. Contact Rebekah Pavlik at pa****@******or.org.\n\n\n\nNO CANCELLATION FEE. We will refund your fee up to 3 hours prior to the event. No cancellations will be accepted within 3 hours of start time or during the event. If you miss live you can access the recording for 10 days. \n \n SCHEDULE\n \n \n \n \n \n Invited Presenters\n \n Presenter Bios & Abstracts\n \n \n \n \n \n Jennifer Zarcone\, PhD\, BCBA-D - Ethical Implications of a Biobehavioral Approach to Functional Analysis\n Ethical Implications of a Biobehavioral Approach to Functional Analysis\nAbstract:\nThis presentation will focus on a variety of biological\, medical and psychiatric conditions that may act as setting events or establishing operations for challenging behavior. Specifically\, the role that psychotropic medication can play in addressing the mental health needs of individuals with autism will be discussed. In addition\, we will look at some biological interventions that may or may not be very promising in the treatment of problem behavior. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nAttendees will learn how certain biobehavioral antecedent or setting event conditions can affect problem behavior and how they can evaluate them.\nAttendees will receive information on current psychotropic medications being used to treat problem behavior and how their effects can be effectively measured.\nAttendees will look at how some “alternative” biological treatments for problem behavior may or may not have some promise in the treatment of problem behavior.\n\nAfffiliation:\nSenior Vice President for Adult Clinical Services and Training\, May Institute \nPresenter Bio:\nJennifer Zarcone is the Senior Vice President for Adult Clinical Services and Training at May Institute. Dr. Zarcone provides consultation and clinical support to staff around severe problem behavior\, staff and parent training\, and medication monitoring. \nDr. Zarcone obtained her doctoral degree from the Experimental Analysis of Behavior program at the University of Florida\, Department of Psychology\, in 1993. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a licensed psychologist. \nDr. Zarcone has served as a co-investigator on several multi-center clinical trials in autism research at the University of Rochester Medical Center\, and on self-injury at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. She is interested in further development of research in the effects of pharmacological and behavioral interventions in the treatment of severe behavior disorders as well as repetitive behavior disorders in individuals with autism. \nDr. Zarcone has served in leadership positions for the Association of Behavior Analysis (ABAI) on the ABAI Practice Board\, and she is a current member of the Science Board. She was the conference coordinator for the annual Autism Conference and a Fellow of ABAI. She served as an associate editor for the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis\, and is currently an associate editor for the Journal of Intellectual Disabilities Research\, and the American Journal of Developmental Disabilities. She is serving as Guest Editor for the Behavior Analysis in Practicespecial issue on Diversity and Inclusion. In addition\, Dr. Zarcone is currently on the advisory boards for the Women in Behavior Analysis Conference and the Gatlinburg Conference for Research in Developmental Disabilities.\n \n \n \n \n \n Ronald Allen\, PhD\, BCBA - Forgotten Lessons on the Road to an Ethical Applied Science of Behavior\n Forgotten Lessons on the Road to an Ethical Applied Science of Behavior\nAbstract:\nIt is undeniably a sign of the maturity of an applied science of behavior to develop and embrace a thorough code of ethics. Consistent with such a code is the guarantee to provide adult individuals with developmental disabilities the civil rights enjoyed by adult individuals without similar disabilities. However\, the interplay and competition between the right to habilitation and the right to personal liberties as outlined in Bannerman\, Sheldon\, Sherman\, & Harchik (1990) has yet to be fully resolved. It is here argued that civil rights associated with choice making should be afforded in step with the development and demonstration of foundational choice-making skills. Furthermore\, it is argued that such development and demonstration provides the ultimate dignity for the adults we serve. Some initial thoughts on the assessment of choice-making are provided\, in line with the assessment of other skills in the repertoires of the individuals we serve. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nParticipants will identify at least one advantage and one disadvantage related to allowing clients to exercise personal liberties (e.g.\, choice making)\nParticipants will state the mand versus tact properties of preference assessments with and without access\nParticipants will list at least three foundational skills for choice-making\n\nAffiliation:\nAssociate Professor of Practice & Doctoral Program Director\, Department of Behavior Analysis\, Simmons University \nPresenter Bio:\nRon Allen received his doctorate thirty years ago from the University of Florida (Go Gators). Ron has worked both in the areas of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior and Applied Behavior Analysis. In the latter capacity he has directed three residential schools for adolescents with behavior disorders\, including most recently serving for 18 years as the Director of the Ivy Street School for adolescents with brain injury. Currently he is an Associate Professor of Practice and Director of the Doctoral Program in the Department of Behavior Analysis at Simmons University. He is also the Director of Behavioral Treatment Services for Riverside Community Care supporting adult individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges. His research interests include brain injury\, the management of negatively reinforced challenging behavior\, adjunctive behavior\, derived stimulus relations\, conditioned reinforcement\, and the philosophy of Behaviorism. He is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D) and is licensed as an Applied Behavior Analyst in Massachusetts (LABA). He serves on the Board of Directors of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies\, on the Advisory Board for QBS\, Inc.\, and as a member of a Peer Review Committee for the MA Department of Developmental Services. He is a member of ABAI\, BABAT\, and The Massachusetts Brain Injury Association.\n \n \n \n \n \n Lani Fritts\, MBA - Mergers\, Acquisitions and Private Investors and the Impact on Clinical Services and the Mission\n Mergers\, Acquisitions and Private Investors and the Impact on Clinical Services and the Mission\nAbstract:\nThe field of Behavior Analysis has gone through monumental changes over the past decade\, substantially resulting from the continued rise in diagnostic rates and by the expansion of services funding options for families of individuals on the Autism Spectrum\, which as of this year\, now includes mandated commercial health insurance coverage in all 50 states.  These dynamics have substantially increased demand for services\, driving expansion in BCBA programs educating new behavior analysts\, an explosion in the number of new certificants\, and a substantial increase in the numbers and size of for profit and not-for-profit organizations attempting to serve this rapidly growing demand.  These market factors have also substantially increased mergers and acquisitions and the interest of traditional healthcare services investors in the field\, which has resulted in substantial private equity capital flowing into the companies serving the ASD community. \nThis presentation will explore the supply and demand dynamics driving this interest in the field\, the implications of investment capital flowing into the field\, and the pitfalls and the opportunities these dynamics represent for families\, clinicians\, and organizations. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nAttendees will be able to identify the economic factors impacting the increasing investment and M&A activities in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis\nAttendees will be able to identify some risks this activity might pose to the priorities of an organization and the contingencies that have the potential to interfere with mission focus and clinical excellence\nAttendees will be able to identify strategies to mitigate the risks posed by rapid growth\, mergers\, and private investment in an ABA organization\n\nAffiliation:\nChief Executive Officer\, Kadiant \nPresenter Bio:\nLani left a 15 year career in logistics and technology related companies\, and in 2009 he co-founded Trumpet Behavioral Health\, a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis and related services to individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Since that time\, Lani has been active in the ABA provider community\, advocating for access to services and developing and sharing organizational and clinical standards. Lani was a founding board member and the first treasurer of The Council for Autism Service Providers (CASP)\, a nonprofit association focused on cultivating\, sharing\, and advocating for provider best practices in autism services. Lani has an undergraduate degree in Economics from Georgetown University and an MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.\n \n \n \n \n \n Rita M. Gardner\, MPH\, LABA\, BCBA - Ensuring Organizational Ethics: Another Case for Organizational Behavior Management\n Ensuring Organizational Ethics: Another Case for Organizational Behavior Management\nAbstract:\nBehavior Analysts often operate in the context of larger settings that may include many other professions. The BACB’s code of Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts requires under 1.0 (Responsible Conduct of Behavior Analysts) that behavior analysts maintain the high standards of behavior of the profession. Furthermore\, the code specifies in section 1.01 that there is a Reliance on Scientific Knowledge. (Behavior analysts rely on professionally derived knowledge based on science and behavior analysis when making scientific or professional judgments in human service provision\, or when engaging in scholarly or professional endeavors). Ensuring that organizational systems are set up to promote compliance with the BACB ethics code may be a challenge when individuals in positions of Leadership in Human Service Organizations (HSO’s) are often not credentialed in the field of Behavior Analysis. We are seeing a rapid growth in organizations who claim to be Applied Behavior Analytic Providers\, including those funded through Private Equity\, whose goals may or may not be value based\, and may be strictly monetary. It is critical for organizations to maintain a commitment to our ethical guidelines\, and to create systems that ensure a professional work environment for all employees that maintains compliance with the BACB’s ethical codes.  The goal of this presentation is to review how the code of ethics should inform the development of any ABA organizations’ operational systems. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nAttendees will gain an understanding how the BACB code of ethics can inform an HSO’s development of organizational behavior management systems.\nAttendees will gain an understanding\, as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst \,of your own responsibility to identify and inform leadership of organizational non-compliance with the BACB code of ethics.\nAttendees will be able to Identify an HSO’s systems that monitor and establish employee protocols to ensure ethical employee behavior that complies with the BACB code of ethics\n\nAffiliation:\nPresident and CEO\, Melmark \nPresenter Bio:\nRita M. Gardner is President and CEO of Melmark\, a multi-state human service provider with premier private special education schools\, professional development\, training and research centers. Rita has devoted 35 years to non-profit management in the field of community-based services for children and adults with the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders\, acquired brain injuries\, neurological disorders and severe challenging behaviors. In addition to leading Melmark’s $95-million operations across all of its divisions\, Rita is the co-founder of Melmark New England in Andover\, Massachusetts and a co-founder of Melmark Carolinas in Charlotte\, North Carolina. \nRita has been recognized by the Commonwealth Institute and Boston Globe\, on the organizations’ list of Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts for the past two years (#35 in 2018 and TBA in 2019). She is dedicated to creating opportunities for skills growth and advancement for women in the field of human services. Rita does this through her work with CASP (Council of Autism Service Providers)\, for which she and Melmark are founding members; her leadership role as a board member of maaps (Massachusetts Association of Approved Private Schools); and her vital role in WIBA (Women in Behavior Analysis)\, for which Rita volunteers her time and expertise as a mentor. \nAs a result of her far-reaching work\, Rita is known throughout the disability community as a tireless advocate for services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism. She has provided project consultation to nationally-renowned organizations and was appointed to Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick’s Special Commission Relative to Autism in 2010. She continues to serve in that capacity\, appointed by the current Governor Charles Baker. Rita has testified before the legislature on numerous issues related to Autism Spectrum Disorders\, written articles for professional journals\, and made a number of presentations on topics ranging from program expansion and behavior management to transitioning students with brain injury back into the community. \nRita has been involved in the organization\, design\, development and implementation of over 100 community-based programs for children and adults. Her professional experience is focused on high level organizational design using her skills in child advocacy\, clinical practice\, health service administration\, legal issues\, public policy and fundraising. Her demonstrated focus on fiscal prudence\, ability to build bridges with funding sources\, and experience in the development and ongoing maintenance of donor relationships\, ensures the future of services for individuals with intellectual disabilities\, at Melmark and beyond. \nRita received her Master of Public Health degree from Boston University’s School of Public Health in the School of Medicine. Most important\, she holds the heart of Melmark’s mission at the core of her professional standards. She is dedicated to every child\, adult and family served at Melmark\, as well as every member of Melmark’s professional staff.\n \n \n \n \n \n David J. Cox\, PhD\, MSB\, BCBA-D - Moral Philosophy\, Ethical Theories\, and Applied Ethics\n Moral Philosophy\, Ethical Theories\, and Applied Ethics\nAbstract:\nTo be alive is to reside in the expanse of constant choice. Choice about how to live and choice about what to value. Ethics. Moral philosophers have long debated how we know what choice is right and why that choice is best. When observed over time\, patterns of ethical choice and justification aggregate into ethical theories that can guide ethical decision-making in novel scenarios. Ethical theories become practically relevant in the domain of applied ethics – the application of ethical theory and moral philosophy to real-world decisions made under time constraints\, with missing information\, and socially significant uncertain consequences. Far from esoteric and abstract\, ethical theories have direct relevance for everyday ethical decision-making in professional practice. This presentation reviews common ethical theories\, research on ethical decision-making\, and how ethical theories and research help practitioners develop systems to improve their professional practice. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nAttendees will be able to name 5 major ethical theories and describe the approach to ethical decision-making used by each theory.\nAttendees will be able to define normative and ethical behavior and describe why applied ethics requires data collection on both.\nAttendees will be able to describe current methods for researching ethics and how these can be used in professional practice.\n\nAffiliation:\nGuideWell\, Endicott College \nPresenter Bio:\nDavid is a Principal Analyst of Behavioral Science and Analytics in the Department of Data Science at GuideWell. His graduate education and training spans behavior analysis (PhD)\, behavioral economics (post-doc)\, data science (post-doc)\, and bioethics (MS). David has worked in Applied Behavior Analysis since 2006 with ages ranging from children to adults and with diagnoses spanning developmental disabilities\, psychoses\, anxiety\, and behavioral health. His basic research foci are quantitative and computational analyses of choice\, complex verbal behavior\, behavioral health\, ethical behavior\, and scaling basic and applied research in these areas to population behavioral health\, health decision making\, and clinical ethics.\n \n \n \n \n \n Noor Y. Syed\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, LBA/LBS -Towards an Ethical Behavior Analytic Organization: Compassion\, Cultural Humility\, and Sustainability\n Towards an Ethical Behavior Analytic Organization: Compassion\, Cultural Humility\, and Sustainability\nAbstract:\nThis presentation will describe lessons learned and research utilized in building and maintaining an ethical insurance based behavior analytic organization (namely\, a university-based autism clinic) and practicum site. Having a background in behavior analysis programming and supervision is critical\, but also vital is knowledge of leadership\, business\, and sustainability practices. Of paramount importance is dedication at all levels within an organization on creating cultures of ethical operational practices which subsequently lead to sustainability. Further\, a strong emphasis is placed on compassion\, collaboration\, and cultural humility — and always admitting mistakes! To better understand all aspects\, we formed verbal communities\, solicited stakeholder input (i.e\, community members\, caregivers\, staff\, and students)\, and engaged in continuous evaluation of our methodologies throughout development of the clinic and practicum coursework. We will also learn from leaders in the field who have built local and global organizations in behavior analysis\, discovering common themes across their businesses\, as well as unique. Finally\, tools will be provided that can guide your own development of an ethical\, sustainable organization and practicum framework. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nAttendees will be able to describe and engage in methods to build a culture of ethics\, compassion\, cultural humility\, and sustainability within a behavior analytic organization\nAttendees will be able to gain an understanding of how to build a hierarchical and sustainable practicum framework\nAttendees will be able to identify challenges and potential solutions in developing a behavior analytic organization and local and broader levels\n\nAffiliation:\nClinical Director\, Lehigh University Autism Services \nFaculty\, Lehigh University\, Department of Education and Human Services \nResearch Coordinator\, Global Autism Project \nPresenter Bio:\nNoor Syed\, PhD\, BCBA-D is faculty with and the Clinical Director of Lehigh University Autism Services (LUAS). She is also a Research Coordinator and Clinical Consultant with the Global Autism Project. Prior to this\, Dr. Syed was an Assistant Professor of Special Education with Manhattanville College. Dr. Syed is a certified general and special education teacher\, birth through grade six\, and a licensed behavior analyst in New York\, Connecticut\, and Pennsylvania. She has worked with individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities for over 10 years from early intervention through adulthood. Dr. Syed received her undergraduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis under Dr. Raymond G. Romanczyk in the Institute of Child Development at Binghamton University and completed her PhD in ABA with Dr. R. Douglas Greer at Teachers College\, Columbia University. \nDr. Syed has consulted for autism clinics around the world\, including in Uganda\, India\, Romania\, Antigua and Barbuda\, and Indonesia and currently serves as the international and school-based expert on ABAEthicsHotline.com with Dr. Jon Bailey. Her research interests lie in effective supervision as well as ethical\, sustainable\, and culturally humble practices. Most recently\, Dr. Syed authored a set of criterion-referenced proficiency standards for RBTs and BCBA trainees. Dr. Syed is also currently engaging in international research collaborations with clinical sites in the Czech Republic\, Kenya\, and the Dominican Republic.\n \n \n \n \n \n Continuing Education Opportunities\n BACB® Learning CEs and Psychology CE Credits (Includes Licensed psychologists\, school psychologists\, and EdDs/educational psychologists) \n \nBACB® Learning CEs (6.0 ETHICS): The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies is an approved Learning CE Provider by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) and is authorized to offer Learning CE units for this conference. \nAPA Approved Sponsor \nPsychology CE Credits (6.0) – 1 CE per speaker/presentation: \nAmego 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. *Attendees must be present during the entire conference. \n**It is attendee’s responsibility to check with their State and Professional organization to confirm all CE offerings. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location - Now Live Online\n Important Notice: Now Live Online Conference* \nWe are so happy to be able to continue to offer this incredible opportunity to see some of the world’s top experts in the field present together on one day. Presented through our strategic partner\, ABAC\, participants will have a fully inclusive experience with no links to worry about with a personal portal where they will enter the conference. Certificates are available in the portal\, no waiting for an email. Recordings of the presentations will be available for 10 days post-conference should you miss any during the day. \nWe are confident that our partner ABAC\, a company with over 6 years experience and close to 400 live events hosted\, will provide a high-quality experience our conference attendees expect from CCBS. \nJoin us for what will be a truly unique Ethics conference experience with our six invited speakers! \n \n\n*Powered by: ABAC’s Learning Management System and Webinar Platform\n\nNO CANCELLATION FEE. We will refund your fee up to 3 hours prior to the event. No cancellations will be accepted within 3 hours of start time or during the event. If you miss live you can access the recording for 10 days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by\n Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies™ in cooperation with The Institute for Behavioral Studies\, Van Loan School at Endicott College. \n \n \nSpecial thanks to Amego Prepare and the University of West Florida\, Center for Behavior Analysis for expanding our continuing education offerings. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melmark is a multi-state human service provider with premier private special education schools\, professional development\, training\, and research centers in Pennsylvania\, Massachusetts and the Carolinas. The not-for-profit organization provides clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education\, residential\, vocational and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders\, developmental and intellectual disabilities\, acquired brain injuries\, medical complexities\, and other neurological and genetic disorders. Melmark’s applied behavior analytic programs are offered in the least restrictive environment possible. \nMelmark is committed to providing exceptional applied behavior analytic services to every individual\, every day. With a vision to expand and raise the quality of service delivery systems throughout the country by disseminating and replicating the Melmark Model of Program Development and Clinical Treatment\, Melmark embraces the following core commitments: Compassionate Care\, Integrity in Everything We Do\, Highly Skilled Workforce\, Evidence-Based Practices\, and Best Outcomes. \nTo learn more\, visit www.melmark.org.\n \n \n \n Post Conference Information\n \n LOG-IN INSTRUCTIONS\n \n SCHEDULE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Post Conference Information\n \n LOG-IN INSTRUCTIONS\n \n SCHEDULE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Invited Presenters\n \n Presenter Bios & Abstracts\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jennifer Zarcone\, PhD\, BCBA-DSenior Vice President for Adult Clinical Services and Training\nMay Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n Ronald Allen\, PhD\, BCBAClerk\, Board of Directors\nSimmons University\n \n \n \n \n \n Lani FrittsChief Executive Officer\nKadiant\n \n \n \n \n \n Rita M. Gardner\, MPH\, LABA\, BCBAPresident and CEO\nMelmark\n \n \n \n \n \n David J. Cox\, PhD\, MSB\, BCBA-DBehavioral Data Science Research Lab\nInstitute for Applied Behavioral Science \n \n \n \n \n Noor Y. Syed\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, LBA/LBSCenter for Autism Advocacy: Research\, Education\, & Supports (CAARES)\, SUNY Empire State College\nAnderson Center International\n\n \n \n \n \n \n With opening remarks by:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Jane Weiss\, PhD\, BCBA-DProfessor\, Institute for Behavioral Studies\, Van Loan School\nEndicott College \n \n \n \n \n Rob Holdsambeck\, EdD\, LCP\, BCBA-DCambridge Center for Behavioral Studies™ \n SCHEDULE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \njasa pbn judi URL:https://behavior.org/event/ethics-professional-practice-conference-2020-2/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Conferences,Ethics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/PosterETHICS2020.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T143000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173603 CREATED:20200610T213644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T220423Z UID:10469-1594902600-1594909800@behavior.org SUMMARY:ABACLive Webinar with Eitan Eldar\, PhD\, BCBA-D DESCRIPTION:Presented through the ABACLive Cambridge Center Series. Helping those who help others\, one live webinar at a time. \nEitan Eldar\, PhD\, BCBA-D  presents: “Using Movement and Game to Enhance Learning\, Social Skills and Inclusion with People with Intellectual Disabilities\, Families and Professionals” \nThursday\, July 16\, 2020\n12:30 pm – 2:30 pm  (Eastern/NY) \nThis event is FREE for the general public.* Or available for the discounted price of $50 with 2 BACB® Learning CEUs. \nRegister on ABAC Website \nAbstract \nIn this webinar\, Dr. Eldar will present his model for using movement and games as a uniquely ideal context enabling family members and clinicians to design a challenging learning and social atmosphere for their children. The model is based on a series of scripts offering a simulation of real-life situations. It can support a specific clinical goal such as developing self-control; support a school curriculum; serve as an extended behavioral program for individuals / groups. The model has recently been implemented with Autistic children\, supporting communication and social skills on an individual level and as a preparation for inclusion. The rationale behind developing the model will be discussed and specific behavioral procedures and principles supporting the model will be cited. In addition\, the structure of the model will be described\, followed by different examples of its optional implementation. Components of the model\, modified during the past 20 years\, will then be portrayed. The lecture will conclude with recommendations and examples for utilizing the model in a variety of educational and clinical settings applicable to various populations. Attention will be devoted to the potential of using these procedures as a part of an individual program for ASD populations and for supporting their inclusion in the regular education system. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n\nIdentify the unique characteristics of physical activity and games as supportive learning contexts.\nIdentify behavioral principles and procedures that enhance learning in these contexts.\nIdentify the general structure of the model and describe its components.\nDesign and identify various physical activities as clinical scripts\, serving specific behavioral goals\nIdentify observation forms to evaluate students’ progress.\nIdentify adaptations to the components of the model to different populations and programs.\nIdentify the rationale of the model to parents and practitioners.\n\n\nPresenter Bio: \nDr. Eitan Eldar (BCBA-D) is the head of the Applied Behavior Analysis in Psychiatry Program at Sheba Medical Center\, Israel. He initiated the first ABA program in Israel and chaired it for thirty years. Served as the chairman of the Israeli Applied Behavior Analysis Association (IABA). Published books and papers in the area of Applied Behavior Analysis and Teacher Education. His book “Applied Behavior Analysis – Principles and Procedures” is the major textbook in Hebrew. Dr. Eldar developed the model – “Educating through the Physical”\, integrating physical activity and games as a context for value education and behavioral rehabilitation. Received the award for International Dissemination of Behavior Analysis by SABA (San Diego\, May 26\, 2007). \nStudied the individual inclusion of Autistic children in the regular education system and formulated an inclusion model adopted by the Israeli Ministry of Education. Developed (2006 – 2010) a comprehensive clinical program for Wucailu – an organization for supporting children with ASD – based in Beijing\, China. During this period\, 3 Centers have been established in Beijing – all provide services to families arriving from all over China. Dr. Eldar translated the BACB task list to Hebrew and took part in translating the code of ethics and a comprehensive glossary of ABA terms. \nDr. Eldar does not receive speaker fees for presenting as part of the ABACLive Cambridge Center Series. These fees are donated directly to The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies (TM). Dr Eldar will receive royalties from the sale of his book. \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. This event is being offered at the discounted ABACLive Cambridge Center Series price for CEUs (Learning). (Register on ABAC website.) Behavior Analysts may earn continuing education for viewing the live event or recording.Behavior Analysts: 2 CEUs (Learning) (Visit ABAC website for complete information) \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 \nGo to ABAC Website for ongoing continuing education opportunities. URL:https://behavior.org/event/abaclive-webinar-eldar/ LOCATION:Your desktop or mobile device! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Eldar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200618T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200618T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173603 CREATED:20200319T235805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T002438Z UID:9457-1592474400-1592481600@behavior.org SUMMARY:ABACLive Webinar with Julie Smith\, PhD DESCRIPTION:Presented through the ABACLive Cambridge Center Series. Helping those who help others\, one live webinar at a time. \nJulie Smith\, PhD presents: “Getting Realtime Feedback from Healthcare Consumers to Reliably Improve Multiple Targeted Results” \nThursday\, June 18\, 2020\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm  (Eastern/NY) \nThis event is FREE for the general public.* Or available for the discounted price of $50 with 2 BACB® Learning CEUs. \nRegister on ABAC Website \nAbstract \nWe now live in a social media “Ratings and Reviews Economy.” Consumers can access numerous sites to choose their healthcare providers. The influence of these sites is profound and growing. Healthcare providers and their organizations are struggling to find ways to handle this enormous shift in healthcare consumerism and to use patient feedback to deliver better care while it is being delivered. One way is to gather realtime\, Point of Care feedback either through surveys or leader “rounding” so care can be improved immediately. \nCompanies that provide Point of Care surveys and related consulting services have grown to be billion-dollar entities\, but they have failed to produce reliable\, sustainable performance improvements for providers—or\, more importantly—to improve patient satisfaction! There are many reasons for these poor results. From a behavior analysis perspective\, the top ones include: (1) Patients feel vulnerable in the care situation\, resulting in less than 10% completing realtime surveys because they don’t want to risk upsetting their care provider; (2) Patient rounding and surveys do not reliably capture behaviorally-specific data\, nor do their prescriptive questions adapt to specific local practices\, and; (3) The data are not linked to individual providers in a valid\, reliable way\, so providers say\, “that’s not me\,” when they review the results. \nDr. Julie M. Smith will discuss a transformational software app that she and her colleagues at Performance Ally are developing. The app\, Ally Assist\, collects extraordinary\, realtime patient feedback and ensures individual care team members convert it into actions that improve health outcomes and the total experience for both patients and employees. Dr. Smith will share the results achieved at Nemours Children’s Health System where >90% of patients participated in realtime feedback\, 100% of care team members engaged in giving and receiving realtime feedback\, and service adjustments were made in-the-moment based on each patient’s expectations. \nDr. Smith will share how webinar participants can begin to implement a simple system on their own to capture patient expectations and experience feedback. \nLearning Objectives: \nParticipants will be able to identify Vital Behaviors for providers\, based on creating value for consumers\, providers\, and leaders in your situation. \nParticipants will be able to define integrated feedback loops and identify the methods used to establish integrated feedback loops from multiple sources. \nParticipants\, when presented with case studies\, will be able to identify how realtime feedback improved individual and team behaviors. \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. This event is being offered at the discounted ABACLive Cambridge Center Series price for CEUs (Learning). (Register on ABAC website.) Behavior Analysts may earn continuing education for viewing the live event or recording.Behavior Analysts: 2 CEUs (Learning) (Visit ABAC website for complete information.) \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 \nGo to ABAC Website for ongoing continuing education opportunities. URL:https://behavior.org/event/abaclive-webinar-smith/ LOCATION:Your desktop or mobile device! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Smith.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200526T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200526T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173603 CREATED:20190924T215444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T081029Z UID:8278-1590481800-1590505200@behavior.org SUMMARY:2020 Annual Meeting of the Trustees DESCRIPTION:INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOGIN\n \n \n \n \n \n Meeting Documents for Review\n Documents are available under Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies 2020 Annual Meeting in Your Account on abacnj.com. \nInstructions to log into Annual Meeting through abacnj.com \nSchedule \nMinutes of 2019 Annual Meeting of the Trustees \nNominations – New Trustees & Advisors \nDistinguished Scholars \nSpecial Presentations (Abstracts\, Objectivess & Bios) \nFinancial Contributors 2019 \n \n \n \n \n \n \nImportant Notice: Now an Online (Only) Live Meeting*\nWe are so happy to be able to continue our 2020 Annual Meeting of the Trustees through an online platform. Presented through our strategic partner\, ABAC\, participants will have a fully inclusive experience with no links to worry about\, a personal portal where they will enter the meeting\, and a special gallery and interactive areas. Certificates are available in the portal\, no waiting for an email. Limited access recordings of the events will be available in addition to the resources provided by our speakers. \nWe are confident that our partner ABAC\, a company with over 6 years experience and close to 400 live events hosted\, will provide a high-quality experience our meeting attendees expect from CCBS. \nJoin us for what will be a truly unique and informative experience. \n*Powered by: ABAC’s Learning Management System and Webinar Platform\n  \n\n\nThe Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies 2020 Annual Meeting of the Trustees will held Tuesday\, May 26 This meeting is open to Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies Trustees\, Advisors\, Supporters and Friends!  All are welcome to attend\, learn more about us\, our leaders\, our mission\, our past year and future plans.\n\n\n\nTuesday\, May 26\, 2020\nONLINE through the ABACNJ.com portal.\nTentative Times:\n8:00 am – 3:00 pm (Pacific – California)\n11:00 am – 6:00 pm (Eastern – NY/MA)\nInformation will be posted as available. Contact Rebekah Pavlik with any questions.\n\n\nxemeaino \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Presentations\n \n \n \n \n \n M. Jackson Marr\, PhD\, Georgia Tech\n The Creative Tripod: The Stitching and the Unstitching Revisited\nThere are no undebated definitions of “creativity\,” and any definition will reflect how this rich topic is treated. Nearly 20 years ago I discussed how behavior analysis might contribute—or not—to an understanding of creativity. I revisit this topic\, expanding on some issues and reconsidering others. As before\, my focus is on scientific and mathematical accomplishments\, which\, though tied closely to Weisberg’s placement of creative achievements in the domains of problem-posing and problem-solving\, places emphasis on the extraordinary and productive giftedness of certain individuals. From the massive empirical\, theoretical\, and historical literature at least three essential and dynamically interlocking dimensions of their creative achievements emerge: talent\, expertise\, and motivation. I emphasize “interlocking” because the productive expression of each of these elements depends on the others. The role of behavior analysis in these elements is modest\, at best. It has nothing to say about talent—and even in some cases might deny its role altogether. As for expertise\, with some notable exceptions\, behavior analysis has had little to say about the acquisition of truly complex performances; this has been left to other fields. As for motivation\, one must go well beyond naïve “pleasure and pain” accounts to more elusive\, yet more powerful behavior-consequence relations. Many challenges to understanding remain for all behavioral scientists. \nLearning Objectives:\nParticipants will be able to: \n\nDiscuss some basic definitions of creativity.\nIdentify some methods to study creativity.\nDiscuss some examples of the interlocking of talent\, expertise\, and motivation in major creative achievements in mathematics and science.\nIdentify some potential contributions and limitations of behavior analysis in these three processes.\nIdentify some issues challenging all behavior science to our understanding of these processes.\n\nAbout Dr. Marr:\nJackson (Jack) Marr received the B.S. degree in 1961 from Georgia Tech where he studied mathematics\, physics\, engineering\, and psychology. He received a Ph.D. in experimental psychology with a minor in physiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1966. He is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Georgia Tech where he has taught courses in physiology and behavior\, behavioral pharmacology\, probability & statistics\, and the core course in the experimental analysis of behavior. He is one of five founding Fellows of the Association for Behavior Analysis\, a Fellow of Division 25 (Behavior Analysis) and Division 3 (Experimental Psychology) of the American Psychological Association (APA)\, a Fellow of the Psychonomic Society\, and a Federation of Associations in Behavioral and Brain Sciences Honoree. He was elected twice (the last in 2015) to President of the Association for Behavior Analysis (ABAI) and served twice as President of the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis (SABA)\, and as President of Division 25 (Behavior Analysis) of APA and the Southeastern Association for Behavior Analysis (SEABA). He was also APA Council member representing Division 25. He is the past Editor of Behavior and Philosophy and continues to serve on its editorial board. He also serves as Review Editor of the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior\, a position he has held since 1998. He served as the Co-Editor of Revista Mexicana de Análisis de la Conducta and was an Associate Editor of the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior and The Behavior Analyst. He was Experimental Representative to the Executive Council of the Association for Behavior Analysis\, served on the Board of Directors of The Society for the Quantitative Analysis of Behavior (SQAB)\, and currently serves on the Board of Trustees the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies. He has been particularly active in the international support and development of behavior analysis in Great Britain\, Europe\, Mexico\, Brazil\, China\, and the Middle East.  He was a Research Fellow in Pharmacology at Harvard Medical School\, a visiting professor at the Universidad National Autonoma de Mexico\, and the first Eminent Scholar invited to Jacksonville State University. He was a Navy contractor for Project Sanguine in a study of possible behavioral effects of extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields. As an AIEE Senior Fellow at the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory\, he conducted research on the effects of microwaves as reinforcers for operant behavior and the effects of stimulant drugs on sustained military flight performance. For over 20 years (1991-2012) he was involved through NSF grants and other support in the assessment and improvement of engineering education. This work included design of instructional systems to teach classical mechanics and electromagnetism in calculus-based engineering physics using methods derived from applied behavior analysis of skill acquisition and the cognitive science of problem solving. Current scholarly interests include dynamical systems theory\, the quantitative analysis of behavior\, creativity\, and theoretical/conceptual issues in behavioral analysis. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Kent A. Corso\, PsyD\, BCBA-D\, NCR Behavioral Health\n \n\nBroadening the Reach of Behavioral Science\n\n\nAbstract:\nIn 2014\, 60 percent of all ABA job postings were in autism spectrum disorders\, while intellectual and developmental disabilities and education comprised 24% of total listings. This suggests that 84% of jobs in ABA are centered around 0.4% of the U.S. population. Can’t ABA help those who do not have autism or intellectual disabilities? Isn’t ABA useful in non-healthcare and non-education contexts? Behavior is all around us and is integral in everything from politics to science\, engineering and business. There are many benefits to disseminating the science of human behavior more broadly. But how will this occur? Which academic programs extend beyond the limits of the current behavioral real estate? Which ABA organizations forge relationships with organizations outside of education\, autism and disabilities communities? This discussion will explore several ways academia and professional organizations can expand the reach of our behavioral science. It will conclude with suggestions for individual ABA practitioners\, citing examples of where broader applications have already occurred. \nLearning Objectives:\nParticipants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the current limited reach of ABA compared to the size of the U.S. population.\nExplain the importance of disseminating behavioral science more broadly.\nIntegrate what they’ve learned to develop solutions for expanding the reach of ABA outside of fields of autism\, education and healthcare.\n\nAbout Dr. Corso:\nDr. Kent A. Corso is a licensed clinical psychologist and board-certified behavior analyst. His career in suicidology began almost two decades ago\, while serving as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. Dr. Corso has researched\, developed programs and trained others to implement evidence-based methods of suicide prevention and intervention nationally and internationally. He has published numerous peer-reviewed research papers and with his expertise in behavior analysis\, is a leading expert in novel scientific methods and digital technologies for analyzing variables and patterns associated with suicide. \n  \n \n INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOGIN\n \n \n \n \n \n DonateDonate $50 toward defraying cost to virtually produce our Annual Meeting. \n Donate\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOGIN\n \n \n \n \n \n DonateDonate $50 toward defraying cost to virtually produce our Annual Meeting. \n Donate\n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. Jackson Marr\, PhDSchool of Psychology\nGeorgia Tech\n \n \n \n \n \n Kent A. Corso\, PsyD\, BCBA-DPresident\, NCR Behavioral Health URL:https://behavior.org/event/2020-annual-meeting-of-the-trustees/ LOCATION:The Chicago School of Professional Psychology\, Washington\, DC (North Campus)\, 1015 15th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/AM2020Slider3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200524T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200524T220000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173603 CREATED:20200115T221636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T224956Z UID:9038-1590307200-1590357600@behavior.org SUMMARY:CCBS Events During ABAI's 46th Annual Convention - Washington DC DESCRIPTION:Reunion #411\nThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology\, Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies\, B. F. Skinner Foundation\nSunday\, May 24\, 2020\n8:00 PM–10:00 PM\nMarriott Marquis\, Level M2\, Marquis Ballroom 5 \nThis event provides an opportunity for all ABAI attendees involved with or interested in the B. F. Skinner Foundation\, the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies\, and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCS) ABA departments in Chicago\, Southern California\, Washington\, DC\, Dallas\, and Online to get together\, get updates on activities\, and make plans for the future. This event is a great time to meet a diverse group of behavior analysts – from students to seasoned faculty to well-known researchers in the field. All ABAI attendees are invited to network\, discuss common interests\, and have an all-around good time! Go to ABAI Convention Program. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://behavior.org/event/abai-46th-annual-convention/ LOCATION:Marriott Marquis\, Washington\, DC\, Washington\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ABAI2020RP.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200513T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200513T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173603 CREATED:20200310T224645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200310T224700Z UID:9381-1589394600-1589401800@behavior.org SUMMARY:ABACLive Webinar with David C. Palmer\, PhD DESCRIPTION:Presented through the ABACLive Cambridge Center Series. Helping those who help others\, one live webinar at a time. \nDavid C. Palmer\, PhD presents: “A Behavioral interpretation of Memory” \nWednesday\, May 13\, 2020\n6:30 pm – 8:30 pm  (Eastern/NY) \nThis event is FREE for the general public.* Or available for the discounted price of $50 with 2 BACB® Learning CEUs. \nRegister on ABAC Website \nAbstract \nThis presentation will be primarily a conceptual talk about how memory can be understood from a behavior analytic perspective. A brief survey of the physiological bases of memory will be offered to illustrate that the fundamental “unit” of memory is a change in synaptic connectivity\, not the storage of events. Next will be an analysis of the two major kinds of mnemonic phenomena: memory as the endurance of stimulus control and memory as problem-solving. The former rests entirely on principles of learning\, the latter on acquired strategic behavior. There are two main classes of strategic behavior: acquisition strategies\, deployed at the time of original learning\, and recall strategies\, deployed at the time of recall. The two work together to permit effective responding to novel questions about the past. Most such strategic mnemonic behavior is acquired incidentally\, but exceptions point the way to possible therapeutic applications. A surprising implication of this analysis is that memory is current behavior under the control of current stimuli\, not past behavior retrieved from a memory storehouse. \nLearning Objectives: \nParticipants will be able to identify what is “stored” in the brain when we speak of memory. \nParticipants will be able to discriminate between memory as a stimulus control phenomenon and memory as a problem-solving phenomenon. \nParticipants will be able to discriminate between acquisition strategies and recall strategies. \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. This event is being offered at the discounted ABACLive Cambridge Center Series price for CEUs (Learning). (Register on ABAC website.) Behavior Analysts may earn continuing education for viewing the live event or recording.Behavior Analysts: 2 CEUs (Learning) (Visit ABAC website for complete information.) \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 \nGo to ABAC Website for ongoing continuing education opportunities. URL:https://behavior.org/event/abaclive-webinar-palmer/ LOCATION:Your desktop or mobile device! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Palmer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200425 DTSTAMP:20260417T173603 CREATED:20190501T195748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T083727Z UID:7359-1587686400-1587772799@behavior.org SUMMARY:13th Annual Conference on Autism & Related Disorders: Research-Based Solutions (SOLD OUT) DESCRIPTION:LOG-IN INSTRUCTIONS\n \n \n \n \n \n We are happy to announce this conference has SOLD OUT. We hope to see you at one of our other Events and next year in Wine Country!\nImportant Notice: Now an Online (Only) Live Conference* with Virtual Poster Session\nWe are so happy to be able to continue to offer this incredible opportunity to see some of the world’s top experts in the field present together on one day. Presented through our strategic partner\, ABAC\, participants will have a fully inclusive experience with no links to worry about\, a personal portal where they will enter the conference\, a virtual poster session where each poster author can interact with the audience throughout the day and overtime. Certificates are available in the portal\, no waiting for an email. Limited access recordings of the events will be available in addition to the resources provided by our speakers. \nWe are confident that our partner ABAC\, a company with over 6 years experience and close to 400 live events hosted\, will provide a high-quality experience our conference attendees expect from CCBS. As with all ABAC events and ABACLive Cambridge Center Series Events\, each of our speakers will have two personal sessions to practice using the system and all will be supported by the ABAC team throughout the process and during the day. \nJoin us for what will be a truly unique Autism conference experience with our six invited speakers! \n \n\n*Powered by: ABAC’s Learning Management System and Webinar Platform\n\nA one-day conference featuring leading experts in fields of Science\, Special Education\, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. \n \n \n \n \n \n   \n\nRegistration Fees (Subject to change)\n\n\nRegistration Type\n\nEarly Registration Ends 4/15/20*\n\n\nOnsite & After 4/15/20\n\n\n\nStudent/Non-professional\n\n$95\n\n\n$125\n\n\n\nProfessional\n\n$195\n\n\n$225\n\n\n\nProfessional Group (5 or more)\n\n$155\n\n\nn/a\n\n\n\n\nBACB Learning CEUs: Additional $40 for Certificate. \nBCBAs and other professionals who have been laid off may apply for reduced rates or scholarships by contacting Rebekah Pavlik. We are committed to helping those affected.  Let us know your situation and needs.  We will get back to you once we know more. \n10 Scholarships have been provided for Hancock College Faculty by the Holdsambeck Franzman foundation.  These are provided on a first come first served basis. \nGroups: For groups of 15 or more registering\, we are offering an additional discount from early registration fees. All groups need to complete a Group Registration Form.  Contact Rebekah Pavlik through pa****@******or.org or (978) 369-2227 Ext. 3. \n\n\n\n\nOf Benefit to: Behavior Analysts\, Parents & Caregivers\, Teachers\, School Administrators\, Special Education Providers \n \n SCHEDULE\n \n \n \n \n \n Invited Speaker Presentation Titles\, Abstracts & Bios\n \n \n \n \n \n Bridget A. Taylor\, PsyD\, BCBA-D: Fostering Relationships with Family Members: Compassionate Care in Applied Behavior Analysis \n Fostering Relationships with Family Members: Compassionate Care in Applied Behavior Analysis\nAbstract:\nWithin certain areas of healthcare\, it has been documented that treating patients with compassion and empathy can have important benefits\, such as increasing patient satisfaction\, enhancing adherence to treatment\, and improving clinical outcomes. While current empirical support for these outcomes is mixed (Kirby\, Tellegen & Steindl\, 2017)\, there is increasing scientific interest in the benefits of compassionate care. Behavior analysts have recently begun to articulate the importance of attending to relationships in our clinical work. For example\, Taylor\, LeBlanc and Nosik (2018) proposed that clinical outcomes of clients may be enhanced by improving relationships with their caregivers. This presentation will review survey data documenting parent perception of compassionate care by behavior analysts\, as well as behavior analysts’ impressions of training needs in this area (Leblanc\, Taylor\, & Marchese\, 2019).  Video examples of poor relationship interactions will illustrate barriers to positive relationships with family members\, and practical strategies and responses will be presented to enhance relationships with caregivers. \nObjectives:\n\n\nParticipants will be able to identify current behavioral conceptualization of empathy and perspective taking.\nParticipants will be able to identify responses that are potential barriers to relationship building.\nParticipants will be able to identify the responses parents reported on the Taylor et al. 2018 survey as behavior analyst needing to improve on.\nParticipants will be able to identify practical strategies that are relationship builders.\n\n\nPresenter Bio:\nDr. Bridget A. Taylor is co-founder and CEO of Alpine Learning Group and is Senior Clinical Advisor for Rethink. She holds a Doctorate of Psychology from Rutgers University\, and received her Master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education from Columbia University. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Licensed Psychologist. Dr. Taylor is President of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and serves on the Autism Advisory Group for the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies. She is past Associate Editor for the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. She also serves on the editorial board of Behavioral Interventions. Active in the autism research community\, Dr. Taylor has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on effective interventions for autism. She is a national and international presenter and serves in an advisory capacity for autism education and treatment programs both locally and abroad. Dr. Taylor was recently recognized by the Association for Applied Behavior Analysis International for her outstanding contributions to behavior analysis and was given ABAI’s Fellow designation. Dr. Taylor is considered a leading authority on effective\, and innovative interventions for autism. \n \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Taylor\, PhD\, BCBA-D - We All Knew They’d Grow Up: Lessons Learned and What Now?\n We All Knew They’d Grow Up: Lessons Learned and What Now?\nAbstract:\nApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the “gold standard” for service provision aimed at helping young children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Given the plethora of related empirical evidence\, great strides have been made in ensuring the proper provision of ABA supports for this population. However\, the increased attention to young children may be detracting from determining that which is necessary to promote successful outcomes for adolescents and adults with ASD. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss lessons learned from providing ABA services to this relatively older population and to outline some important considerations for producing socially significant improvements regardless of age. Special attention will also be paid to innovations in service provision\, including new community-based living and day program options. Participants interested in expanding their practice to better support socially meaningful improvements across the lifespan will especially benefit from this presentation by learning actionable steps to take to this end. \nObjectives:\n\n\nParticipants will demonstrate an understanding for the utility of Applied Behavior Analytic services beyond supporting young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders\nParticipants will identify several areas of early intervention that may need to be adjusted in order to ensure even greater socially meaningful improvements over time\nParticipants will describe how ABA services are useful for individuals across a range of ages and diagnoses\nParticipants will identify the services that are available to adolescents and young adults with neurodevelopmental disorders and how those services align with ABA\n\n\nPresenter Bio:\nDr. Rachel Taylor (formerly Dr. Tarbox) is Founder & CEO of the Center for Applied Behavior Analysis. She has supported individuals diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders for more than 20 years. Dr. Taylor started her career working in several prestigious institutions including the New England Center for Children and the Kennedy Krieger Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital. After earning her PhD she held numerous executive-level management positions in behavioral health agencies including Co-Director of Research and Development for the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)\, Founder and Director of CARD’s Specialized Outpatient Services\, and Chief Clinical Officer for Intercare Therapy\, Inc.. \nDr. Taylor was also the founding Department Chair for the ABA Masters and PhD programs at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Los Angeles and an Associate Faculty member in Psychology at California State University Los Angeles and Channel Islands. She has published numerous peer reviewed articles and her research is also featured in the seminal textbook Applied Behavior Analysis\, by Cooper\, Heron and Heward. \nIn addition to her research\, clinical and academic positions\, Dr. Taylor previously served on the Executive Council for the International Association for Behavior Analysis (ABAI). More recently\, she was named as an Advisor to the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies. Dr. Taylor also serves on Board of Directors for the California Association for Behavior Analysis (CalABA) as the 2020 Conference Chair. \nHer current interests include 1) protecting against a potential divide between science and practice and 2) demonstrating how ABA produces socially significant improvements regardless of age or diagnosis. Dr. Taylor is especially proud of CABAs reputation for providing high-quality ABA services to adolescents and adults across settings (e.g. community-based and residential) and she is currently increasing her focus on helping other organizations to expand the scope of their ABA practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n Coleen R. Sparkman\, M.A.\, CCC-SLP - The Nuts and Bolts of Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders\n The Nuts and Bolts of Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders\nAbstract:\nIt is well researched and documented that Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention is “best practice” and “evidence based”. What is less commonly understood is the specific “how to” so that young children with ASD have the best shot at achieving accelerated gains. This talk will review what an intensive program for young children with autism includes. Understanding the  importance of developmental norms\, early behavioral cusp skills and balanced yet ambitious programming is the goal. \nObjectives:\n\n\nParticipants will be able to identify the core programming appropriate for children in an early intensive behavioral program. This includes: behavioral cusps to consider; relevance of developmental norms; standardized assessments to support programming.\n\n\nPresenter Bio:\nColeen R. Sparkman\, M.A. CCC-SLP\, received her Master’s degree in Communicative Disorders from California State University\, Fresno. Ms. Sparkman is President of Therapeutic Pathways\, Inc. which has 6 centers (The Kendall Centers) for 600 children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. \nMs. Sparkman has provided early intervention services to children and technical assistance to school personnel and regional center staff since 1979. She was also a member of the Advisory Committee on the State of California Developmental Disabilities Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorders and a conceptual reviewer for the National Standards Project\, a national task force devoted to the identification of evidence-based treatment for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. There are many expository essays based on the topic of autism\, some of them you may find by the link\, in other cased studies made on 2014 tells us more. \nMs. Sparkman’s work has been presented at numerous professional meetings including California Association for Behavior Analysis\, the Cambridge Center Autism Conference\, as well as The European Association for Behavior Analysis. She is a co-author of 2 outcome studies (Howard et.al 2005 & 2014) as well as a chapter on choosing effective goals for behavioral programming in a the book ABA for SLPs. \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruth Anne Rehfeldt\, PhD\, BCBA-D - Relational Operants and Child Development: The Science and the Practice\n Relational Operants and Child Development: The Science and the Practice\nAbstract:\nThis presentation will provide an overview of the concept of relational learning and what it means in terms of language and social development in children. The role of arbitrarily applicable relational responding and multiple exemplar instruction will be emphasized as it applies to the acquisition of basic\, rudimentary language\, early academic skills\, and more complex repertoires such as perspective-taking and problem-solving. Representative research and curricular approaches for children will be discussed. \nObjectives:\n\n\nParticipants will be able to design a simple teaching protocol to establish relational skills in students.\nParticipants will be able to recognize the efficiency that programming relational responding repertoires provides.\nParticipants will be able to articulate the concept of relational operants and their role in many important educational tasks.\n\n\nPresenter Bio:\nDr. Rehfeldt holds a BA in psychology from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma\, WA (1993)\, and  masters and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Nevada (1998). Dr. Rehfeldt is now serving as assistant chair and professor in the Applied Behavior Analysis program at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology Chicago campus. She is ecstatic to be living and working again in Chicago. Dr. Rehfeldt has published over 100 articles and book chapters in behavior analysis\, most of which have focused upon language interventions for persons with developmental disabilities. She co-edited a book with Yvonne Barnes-Holmes entitled\, “Derived Relational Responding: Applications for Learners with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities\,” and recently co-edited a text entitled\, “Applied Behavior Analysis of Language and Cognition\,” with Mitch Fryling\, Jonathan Tarbox\, and Linda Hayes as co-editors\, due to be released in 2021. Dr. Rehfeldt served as the editor and business manager for The Psychological Record for 12 years\, a journal started by J. R. Kantor and for which B. F. Skinner was one of the first editorial board members. She is or has been an editorial board member for a number of prominent behavior analytic journals\, including Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior\, and has held a number of leadership positions within the Association for Behavior Analysis International. She is currently serving as Program Chair for the ABAI Annual Autism Convention\, and at-large representative on the ABAI Council. Dr. Rehfeldt was a professor in the Behavior Analysis and Therapy program at Southern Illinois University for twenty years\, where she won a number of teaching and research awards and served as PI on several state and federal autism-related grants. Some recent accomplishments include being awarded ABAI Fellow designation\, a recognition granted to outstanding contributors in research and scholarship\, and co-authoring a chapter on relational framing which was published in the highly anticipated Cooper et al 3rd edition text (the “white book.”) \n \n \n \n \n \n Jonathan Tarbox\, PhD\, BCBA-D -Acceptance and Commitment Training: Self-Care and Compassion in Applied Behavior Analysis Service Delivery\n Acceptance and Commitment Training: Self-Care and Compassion in Applied Behavior Analysis Service Delivery\nAbstract \nCareers in applied behavior analysis (ABA) can be simultaneously incredibly rewarding and incredibly challenging. Behavior analysts are passionate about what we do and this can contribute to the stress and burnout that many of us struggle with. The organizational behavior management literature is replete with evidence-based practices for creating and maintaining excellent job performance but relatively little research has been done on behavioral approaches to addressing stress and burnout. Of course\, stress and burnout are not mental problems\, they involve things we do. That is\, stress and burnout involve overt and covert behavior-environment relations\, so the science of behavior analysis should have something to say about them. Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) is a behavior analytic training approach that has research support for improving resilience in other professions and is just now being implemented for this purpose inside of mainstream ABA practice. Although ACT was originally developed for use by clinical psychologists\, it has broadened substantially and is now commonly practiced by many disciplines outside of psychology. Implementing ACT does not require psychotherapy and many of the ACT-based strategies for self-care in the practice of ABA require no specialized training. This presentation will describe small self-care changes that we can put into practice in our daily lives in order to help us thrive while we struggle in our work lives. \nObjectives:\n\n\nParticipants will be able to describe how to implement one values-based self-care procedure for behavior analysts\nParticipants will be able to describe how to implement one self-compassion procedure for behavior analysts\nParticipants will be able to describe how to implement one acceptance-based self-care procedure for behavior analysts\n\n\nPresenter Bio:\nDr. Jonathan Tarbox is the Program Director of the Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program at the University of Southern California\, as well as Director of Research at FirstSteps for Kids. Dr. Tarbox is the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Behavior Analysis in Practice and serves on the editorial boards of several scientific journals related to autism and behavior analysis. He has published four books on autism treatment\, is the Series Editor of the Elsevier book series Critical Specialties in Treating Autism and Other Behavioral Challenges\, and an author of well over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles and chapters in scientific texts.  His research focuses on behavioral interventions for teaching complex skills to individuals with autism and applications of Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) inside of applied behavior analysis.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Judah B. Axe\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, LABA - Improving Social Skills by Teaching Problem Solving\n Improving Social Skills by Teaching Problem Solving\nAbstract:\nChildren with autism struggle with social skills. The social world is full of “problems\,” defined as situations in which a response is in the child’s repertoire but is not immediately evoked. For example\, a child may be able to initiate conversations\, but in a crowded social situation\, it is difficult to know when to do so. Problem solving is arranging stimuli to increase the probability of arriving at a solution. This might involve looking at each group of people and deciding if it is an appropriate time to start a conversation. Talking about the past also presents problems and problem solving as people often have to “think back” to what happened to arrive at a response. We also solve many of our problems by “Googling it.” The presenter will describe these phenomena and share studies on teaching problem solving to students with autism to improve how they talk about past events and answer social questions about planning a trip\, such as “how far” and “what’s the weather?” \nObjectives:\n\n\nParticipants will define a “problem” and “problem solving” from a behavior analytic perspective.\nParticipants will explain how to use visual imagining and self-questioning as problem-solving strategies to teach children with autism to recall past events.\nParticipants will explain how to teach children with autism to use phone apps as a problem-solving strategy to answer social questions about planning a trip.\n\n\nPresenter Bio:\nJudah B. Axe\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D\, LABA\, received his M.A. and Ph.D. in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis from The Ohio State University. He is currently an Associate Professor of Education and Behavior Analysis at Simmons University in Boston\, MA\, where he has taught for 12 years. Dr. Axe teaches in the master’s programs in Special Education and Behavior Analysis\, the fully online master’s program in Behavior Analysis\, and the Ph.D. program in Behavior Analysis. He conducts research with children with autism in the areas of verbal\, social\, and challenging behavior. Dr. Axe serves on the editorial boards of five behavior analytic journals. He is a Trustee of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies (CCBS) and has previously served as Chair of the Verbal Behavior Special Interest Group of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)\, Co-Coordinator of the Verbal Behavior Area for the ABAI Conference\, Director of the Student Relations Committee of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy\, and the Continuing Education Coordinator of CCBS. \n \n \n \n \n \n Continuing Education Opportunities\n BACB® Learning CEs. (An additional $40 fee is required for continuing education certification.) \nBACB® Learning CEs (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 Learning CE units for this conference. \n \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by\n Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies™ in cooperation with Holdsambeck Behavioral Health. \n \n \n  \nSpecial thanks to ABAC and the University of West Florida\, Office of Applied Behavior Analysis for expanding our continuing education offerings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Call for Student Research PostersPoster presentations are a channel to disseminate empirically based ABA research in visual format now through our online format due to the change in venue to keep all safe through the coronavirus pandemic. Get application here. \n Call for Student Research Posters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOG-IN INSTRUCTIONS\n \n SCHEDULE\n \n \n \n \n \n Call for Student Research PostersPoster presentations are a channel to disseminate empirically based ABA research in visual format now through our online format due to the change in venue to keep all safe through the coronavirus pandemic. Get application here. \n Call for Student Research Posters\n \n \n \n \n \n Invited Speakers:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bridget A. Taylor\, PsyD\, BCBA-DCo-founder and CEO\nAlpine Learning Group \nSenior Clinical Advisor\nRethink \n \n \n \n \n Rachel Taylor\, PhD\, BCBA-DCenter for Applied Behavior Analysis \n \n \n \n \n Coleen R. Sparkman\, M.A.\, CCC-SLPTherapeutic Pathways\, The Kendall Centers \n \n \n \n \n Ruth Anne Rehfeldt\, PhD\, BCBA-DSouthern Illinois University\, Carbondale \n \n \n \n \n Jonathan Tarbox\, PhD\, BCBA-DUniversity of Southern California \n \n \n \n \n Judah B. Axe\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, LABASimmons University \n \n \n \n \n \nWith opening remarks by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rob Holdsambeck\, EdD\, LCP\, BCBA-DCambridge Center for Behavioral Studies™ \n LOG-IN INSTRUCTIONS URL:https://behavior.org/event/13th-annual-conference-on-autism-2020/ LOCATION:CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SoldOut_CAAutism_2020WEBINAR.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200416T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173603 CREATED:20200310T224128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200310T224804Z UID:9379-1587060000-1587067200@behavior.org SUMMARY:ABACLive Webinar with Amanda N. Kelly\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, LBA DESCRIPTION:Presented through the ABACLive Cambridge Center Series. Helping those who help others\, one live webinar at a time. \nAmanda N. Kelly\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, LBA presents: “Ethics of Effective Advocacy” \nThursday\, April 16\, 2020\n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm  (Eastern/NY) \nThis event is FREE for the general public.* Or available for the discounted price of $50 with 2 BACB® Learning CEUs. \nRegister on ABAC Website \nAbstract \nAs behavior analysts\, we believe behavior change can be achieved\, whether it is organizational\, individual\, or systemic change. Changes in public policy at both a state and federal level in the United States have continued to impact the practice of behavior analysis in recent years (e.g.\, licensure laws\, autism insurance\, mental health parity). These developments have made it more important than ever for behavior analysts\, and those impacted by these policies\, to participate in public policy efforts. This presentation will discuss the basics of public policy from a behavior analytic perspective\, review public policies relating to the practice of behavior analysis\, and provide useful strategies to increase the effectiveness of grassroots advocacy efforts\, while highlighting our ethical obligations along the way. \nLearning Objectives: \nParticipants will be able to identify questions to ask and answer when engaging in public policy activities. \nParticipants will be able to identify useful strategies to increase effectiveness of grassroots advocacy efforts. \nParticipants will identify at least three ethical code elements related to effective advocacy. \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. This event is being offered at the discounted ABACLive Cambridge Center Series price for CEUs (Learning). (Register on ABAC website.) Behavior Analysts may earn continuing education for viewing the live event or recording.Behavior Analysts: 2 CEUs (Learning) (Visit ABAC website for complete information.) \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 \nGo to ABAC Website for ongoing continuing education opportunities. URL:https://behavior.org/event/abaclive-webinar-kelly/ LOCATION:Your desktop or mobile device! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Kelly.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200312T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200312T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173603 CREATED:20191224T000300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T002642Z UID:8825-1584036000-1584046800@behavior.org SUMMARY:ABACLive Webinar with Matt Tincani\, PhD\, BCBA-D DESCRIPTION:Presented through the ABACLive Cambridge Center Series. Helping those who help others\, one live webinar at a time. \nMatt Tincani\, PhD\, BCBA-D presents: “Conducting and Appraising Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses of ABA Research” \nThursday\, March 12\, 2020\n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm  (Eastern/NY) \nThis event is FREE for the general public.* Or available for the discounted price of $65 with 3 BACB® CEUs (Learning). \nRegister on ABAC Website \nAbstract \nSystematic reviews and meta-analyses are valuable tools to explore research questions about the effectiveness of ABA interventions. Systematic reviews employ strategies to carefully cull the research literature to answer specific questions\, whereas meta-analyses aggregate the effects of interventions across multiple studies. In this webinar\, Dr. Tincani will overview the rationale and strategies for appraising and conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Specifically\, he will discuss the kinds of research questions appropriate for systematic reviews and meta-analyses\, current best practices for extracting studies\, and strategies for data aggregation and analysis\, with a specific focus on single-case research. Issues related to preregistration\, publication bias\, and the pros and cons of various statistical methods will be explored. \nLearning Objectives: \nParticipants will be able to identify the importance of systematic reviews and meta-analyses for appraising ABA research. \nParticipants will be able to identify research questions appropriate for a systematic review or meta-analysis. \nParticipants will identify strategies for extracting studies and aggregating data for systematic reviews and meta-analyses. \nParticipants will identify advantages and disadvantages of non-overlap and statistical methods for aggregating single-case findings. \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. This event is being offered at the discounted ABACLive Cambridge Center Series price for CEUs (Learning). (Register on ABAC website.) Behavior Analysts may earn continuing education for viewing the live event or recording.Behavior Analysts: 3 CEUs (Learning) (Visit ABAC website for complete information.) \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 \nGo to ABAC Website for ongoing continuing education opportunities. URL:https://behavior.org/event/abaclive-webinar-tincani/ LOCATION:Your desktop or mobile device! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Tincani.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200207T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173603 CREATED:20191223T234038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191224T001749Z UID:8819-1581069600-1581076800@behavior.org SUMMARY:ABACLive Webinar with Dr. Timothy Ludwig DESCRIPTION:Presented through the ABACLive Cambridge Center Series. Helping those who help others\, one live webinar at a time. \nTimothy Ludwig\, PhD presents: “Dysfunctional Practices That Kill Your Work Culture (and What To Do about Them)” \nFriday\, February 7\, 2020\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm  (Eastern/NY) \nThis event is FREE for the general public.* Or available for the discounted price of $50 with 2 BACB® Type II CEs. \nRegister on ABAC Website \nAbstract \nComing soon. \nLearning Objectives: \nComing soon. \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. This event is being offered at the discounted ABACLive Cambridge Center Series price for 2 Type II CEUs. (Register on ABAC website.) Behavior Analysts may earn continuing education for viewing the live event or recording.Behavior Analysts: 2 Type II CEUs (Visit ABAC website for complete information.) \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 \nGo to ABAC Website for ongoing continuing education opportunities. URL:https://behavior.org/event/abaclive-webinar-ludwig/ LOCATION:Your desktop or mobile device! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Ludwig.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191211T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191211T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173603 CREATED:20191022T203020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191022T203020Z UID:8513-1576087200-1576094400@behavior.org SUMMARY:ABACLive Webinar with Dr. Abigail B. Calkin DESCRIPTION:Presented through the ABACLive Cambridge Center Series. Helping those who help others\, one live webinar at a time. \nAbigail B. Calkin\, PhD presents: “Expanding the Chart to Precision Business\, Precision Inners\, Precision Military and More” \nWednesday\, December 11\, 2019\n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm  (Eastern/NY) \nThis event is FREE for the general public.* Or available for the discounted price of $50 with 2 BACB® Type II CEs. \nRegister on ABAC Website \nAbstract \nMeasurement of human behavior began as an extension of Lindsley’s work with rats and dogs in Skinner’s labs at Harvard University. In the early 1950s\, Lindsley extended his lab work to studying human behavior including with schizophrenic and psychotic patients at the Behavior Research Lab located at Metropolitan State Hospital in Waltham\, Mass. In 1965\, he moved to Kansas where he and his students expanded the work yet again to develop the standard behavior chart\, now the standard celeration chart (SCC) in the study of education\, inner behavior\, social work\, and nursing. His vision was that we would have Precision Teaching\, Precision Inners\, Precision Nursing\, Precision Social Work\, and later Precision Psychotherapy and Precision Business. The one that stuck and expanded the most was Precision Teaching while some others slid to the side for several decades. During the expansion of Precision Teaching\, Precision Inners\, Precision Nursing and Precision Business quietly moved along thanks to a few dedicated people invested in more than education. Since then\, these three fields expanded. The SCC has also now taken a small foothold in the military and in law enforcement. This presentation will include charts from the various areas that lie outside of teaching and discussions of the importance of expansion of the chart to these various areas. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this presentation the participants will be able to identify: \nWhat is it in the beginnings of the SCC and its design that make it so desirable to measure human behavior? \nWhat are the strengths of the SCC and of its data analyses? \nHow have we expanded to use this measurement tool to make it valuable in other fields? \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. This event is being offered at the discounted ABACLive Cambridge Center Series price for 2 Type II CEUs. (Register on ABAC website.) Behavior Analysts may earn continuing education for viewing the live event or recording.Behavior Analysts: 2 Type II CEUs (Visit ABAC website for complete information.) \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 \nGo to ABAC Website for ongoing continuing education opportunities. URL:https://behavior.org/event/abaclive-webinar-calkin/ LOCATION:Your desktop or mobile device! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CalkinABACLive.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191123 DTSTAMP:20260417T173603 CREATED:20190321T230225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T101439Z UID:7068-1574380800-1574467199@behavior.org SUMMARY:Behavioral Science: Applications in Leadership & Supervision Conference 2019 DESCRIPTION:Registration OPEN!\n \n \n \n \n \n A 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. \n\nRegistration Fees (Subject to change)\n\n\nRegistration Type\n\nEarly Registration Ends 11/15/19*\n\n\nOnsite & After 11/15/19\n\n\n\nStudent/Non-professional\n\n$75\n\n\n$100\n\n\n\nProfessional\n\n$165\n\n\n$200\n\n\n\nProfessional Group (Min 5 or attendees)\n\n$125 ea registration\n\n\nn/a\n\n\n\n\nContinuing Education credits/units desired: $40 for Each Certificate requested. \nGroups: For groups of 15 or more registering\, we will offer a discount from early registration fees. All groups need to complete a Group Registration Form.  Contact Rebekah Pavlik through pa****@******or.org or (978) 369-2227 Ext. 2. The Center will need all registration information prior to October 15\, 2019. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n E. Scott Geller\, PhD: Improving Well-Being and Life Satisfaction with Humanistic Behaviorism: From Managing Behavior to Leading People\n Improving Well-Being and Life Satisfaction with Humanistic Behaviorism: From Managing Behavior to Leading People\nAbstract:\nThe term “humanistic behaviorism” was popular in the 1970’s\, but has rarely been used since. However\, B.F. Skinner affirmed in 1978 that “behaviorism makes it possible to achieve the goals of humanism more effectively.” Relatedly\, the presenter has combined fundamentals of behaviorism (e.g.\, positive reinforcement\, observational learning\, and behavior-based feedback) with select principles from humanism (e.g.\, empathy\, self-determination theory\, and Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs) to enhance and sustain positive relations between teachers and students\, parents and children\, work supervisors and employees\, and between police officers and the citizens they serve. The presenter claims that effective leaders practice humanistic behaviorism\, in contrast to managers who essentially hold people accountable with extrinsic contingencies. \nThis presentation will review the presenter’s attempts to improve human welfare on a large scale—first with applied behavioral science\, and subsequently with humanistic behaviorism—leading to his belief that “humanism makes it possible to achieve the goals of behaviorism more effectively.” Domains of application to be highlighted from the presenter’s 50 years of intervention development and evaluation include: environmental preservation\, prison management for death-row inmates\, vehicle safety and road rage\, occupational health and safety\, and the cultivation of an actively-caring-for-people (AC4P) culture in educational facilities\, organizations\, and the community at large (see www.ac4p.org and www.gellerac4p.com. \nLearning Objectives\nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\nDefine select principles from humanism that need to be practiced by ABA therapists working with individuals\, organizations\, and communities\nParticipate as a leader of the worldwide Actively Caring for People (AC4P) Movement\nExplain practical differences between management and leadership with real world examples\n\n\nPresenter Bio:\nScott Geller\, Ph.D. is an Alumni Distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech. For 50 years\, Professor Geller has taught and conducted research as a faculty member and Director of the Center for Applied Behavior Systems at Virginia Tech. He has authored\, coauthored\, or edited 49 books\, 88 book chapters\, 38 training manuals\, 270 magazine articles\, and over 300 research articles addressing the development and evaluation of applied behavioral science interventions to improve quality of life. His most recent 700-page textbook: Applied Psychology: Actively Caring for People\, defines Dr. Geller’s entire research\, teaching\, and scholarship career at Virginia Tech\, which epitomizes the VT logo: Ut Prosim–“That I May Serve”. He has received lifetime achievement awards from the International Organizational Behavior Management Network (in 2008) and the American Psychological Foundation (in 2009). In 2011\, the College of Wooster awarded Dr. Geller the Honorary Degree: Doctor of Humane letters. Scott Geller received a prestigious teaching award in 1982 from the American Psychological Association\, and since then he has received every university-wide teaching award offered at Virginia Tech. In 2005\, he was awarded the statewide Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award by the State Council of Higher Education\, and that year Virginia Tech conferred the title of Alumni Distinguished Professor on him. \n \n \n \n \n \n Janet Twyman\, PhD\, BCBA\, LBA: Virtual Supervision Doesn’t Have to Mean You’re Distant: Making Remote Supervision Meaningful\n Virtual Supervision Doesn’t Have to Mean You’re Distant: Making Remote Supervision Meaningful\nGet Presentation\nAbstract: \nWhether due to distance\, availability\, or time constraints\, supervisors now regularly oversee the work of behavioral service providers who are primarily based in other locations. One of the biggest challenges facing supervisors today is working with remote supervisees. Recognizing the challenges faced by remote work\, developing protocols to enhance remote supervision\, and using tools to support the process can improve the quality of services provided and encourage learning and performance satisfaction for staff at all levels. The use of digital technologies means that observations and meetings no longer need to be in person to facilitate communication\, strengthen relationships\, and improve outcomes. Professional support activities achieve best outcomes when they are underpinned by established frameworks and educational principles. After discussing caveats and concerns\, this presentation will share best practices concerning the role of technology and communication tools in shaping\, monitoring\, and measuring staff progress and overcoming the drawbacks of distance usually faced in remote supervision. \nObjectives: \n\nParticipants will identify at least 3 barriers associated with remote supervision and measurable methods to overcome them.\nParticipants will be able to list at least 3 caveats or concerns regarding the use of digital technologies in remote supervision.\nParticipants will take part in the demonstration of at least 3 digital tools to support remote supervision and consider their use within the setting in which they work.\n\nPresenter Bio:\nDr. Janet Twyman is an education innovator\, thought leader\, and founder of blast: a learning sciences company. She’s also the Director of Innovation and Technology for the Center on Innovations in Learning\, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Univ. of Mass. Medical School\, and formerly the Vice President of Instructional Development\, Research\, & Implementation at Headsprout. Her numerous articles\, book chapters\, and presentations cover behavior analysis\, instructional design\, technology\, and educational systems; she also co-edited two books on educational innovation and personalized learning. She has presented to and worked with education systems\, organizations\, and institutions over 40 states and countries\, including speaking about technologies for diverse learners and settings at the United Nations. In 2007-08 she served as the President of the Association for Behavior Analysis and in 2014 was named an ABAI Fellow. For her distinguished contributions to educational research and practice she received the 2015 Wing Award for Evidence-based Education and the 2017 American Psychological Association Division 25 Fred S. Keller Behavioral Education Award. \n \n \n \n \n \n Rob Holdsambeck\, EdD\, LCP\, BCBA-D: Supervision: Flying Over Kansas Thinking About OZ\n Supervision: Flying Over Kansas Thinking About Oz\nGet Presentation\nAbstract:\nThe movie version of Frank Baum’s classic 1900’s children’s novel (The Wizard of Oz\, Warner Brothers\, 1939) has been analyzed for decades from various angles.  There are archetypes like Glenda the good witch and Toto the trickster\, yellow brick roads (i.e.\, golden path that lead to hopes and dreams)\, a false wizard\, and a long treatise on courage\, intelligence\, and heart. In the end\, the journey showed how weathering storms and pursuing dreams can produce positive outcomes. This is of course unless the flying monkeys and fields of poppies get you first. \nThe journey of supervision can be viewed as a parallel experience to those that Dorothy and her peers experienced in The Wizard of Oz. Providing a structure for leadership and supervision in the fields of clinical psychology and applied behavior analysis can be a challenge.  It takes weathering adversity\, surrounding yourself with the right friends\, following the right path\, and valuing diversity.  In this talk I will cover some strategies for providing supervision in challenging environments both in my current practice of ABA and my past work as a clinical psychologist. \nLearning Objectives:\nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\nList two archetypes from the movie The Wizard of Oz that relate to their current practice in either ABA or clinical psychology and how they help or hinder their work\nList two benefits to creating and maintaining a diverse workplace\nList two exemplars of workplace poppy fields in their current or potential work environment\n\n\nPresenter Bio:\nDr. Holdsambeck is a licensed psychologist 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 to become board certified in behavior analysis (#0007). The company he founded\, currently named Holdsambeck Behavioral Health\, employs over 250 clinicians serving 1500+ 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 is currently serving\, pro bono\, as the Executive Director of the prestigious Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies™. \n \n \n \n \n \n Florence D. DiGennaro Reed\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, LBA: Performance Management in Service Settings\n Performance Management in Service Settings\nAbstract\nPerformance management involves the application of behavioral principles to manage the performance of staff. Despite serving as effective change agents for clients\, behavior analysts often struggle with motivating and supporting the staff they supervise. This presentation will describe evidence-based performance management procedures and share experimental data and case studies supporting the effectiveness of a behavior analytic approach to staff training and professional development. The presentation will emphasize resource-efficient efforts to produce behavior change of staff. \nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\nDescribe why targeting staff performance is important\nIdentify and describe the components of behavioral skills training and an evidence-based approach to performance management of staff\nDiscuss results of studies evaluating the components of behavioral skills training\n\n\nPresenter Bio:\nDr. Florence DiGennaro Reed\, a board certified behavior analyst\, received a doctorate in school psychology from Syracuse University. She also completed a clinical post-doctoral fellowship at the Institute for Child Development and a pre-doctoral internship in clinical psychology at the May Center for Education and Neurorehabilitation and the May Center for Child Development. Presently\, Florence is an Associate Professor in and Chairperson of the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas where she directs the Performance Management Laboratory. Her research examines effective and efficient staff training and performance improvement practices. Florence has published over 75 articles and book chapters and two edited books on a variety of topics including training\, performance management\, assessment\, and intervention. Moreover\, she has been an Associate Editor for Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis\, Journal of Behavioral Education\, and Behavior Analysis in Practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n Ellie Kazemi\, PhD\, BCBA-D: Great Leaders are Made\, Not Born!\n Great Leaders are Made\, Not Born!\nAbstract: \nThe growth of behavior analysis has been remarkable. Now\, it is time for us to take a step back\, think of what has made us successful thus far\, and consider how supervisors\, as leaders\, can cultivate a culture of care and synergize our profession’s growth. \nLearning Objectives\nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\nExplain how supervisors can deliver the effects we promise as an evidence-based practice\nExplain how supervisors can promote the profession of behavior analysis so that behavior analysts are more likeable\nState at least 2 strategies for creating an organizational culture of care\nPresenter Bio:\n\nDr. Kazemi is a Professor at California State University\, Northridge (CSUN) where she has developed and teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework in behavior analysis for the past 10 years. She founded the Masters of Science Program in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2010 and has collaborated with the CSUN community to provide graduate students high quality supervision experiences. She currently has two different lines of research. Her applied research interests involve identification of efficient\, effective strategies for practical training\, supervision\, and leadership. Her laboratory research involves leveraging technology (e.g.\, robotics\, virtual or augmented reality) for efficient training and feedback using simulations. She is currently working on several nationwide large projects (e.g.\, with FEMA and NASA) with a focus on effective training and behavioral outcomes. She has received several mentorship awards including the ABAI Best Mentor Award\, the Outstanding Faculty Award\, the Outstanding Teaching Award\, and the Outstanding Service Award.  She has published articles and book chapters on a variety of topics including training\, staff turnover\, and the use of technology in behavior analysis. She is the leading author of a handbook written for both supervisors and supervisees that is titled\, Supervision and Practicum in Behavior Analysis: A Handbook for Supervisees. \n\nLearn more about Dr. Kazemi on CSUN website.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Thomas Zane\, PhD\, BCBA-D: The Ethics of Good Supervision: A Review of Our Obligations and Helpful Hints\n The Ethics of Good Supervision: A Review of Our Obligations and Helpful Hints\nAbstract:\nIn the recent Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for behavior analysts\, the area of supervision has earned its own distinct section\, showing how important this set of ethical obligations is to ethical performance. This issue of supervision has broad implications to the entire practice of behavior analysis\, including the supervision of students\, parents\, teachers\, and candidates for BACB certification. Competent supervision is recognized as a crucial area for maximizing professionalism in the people we train and\, ultimately\, client outcomes.  This presentation will review the code section describing the components of effective supervision\, describe the importance of competent supervision\, and specific strategies for enhancing the quality of supervision. These topics will be explored from both the perspective of the supervisor as well as the supervisee. Case examples will be offered\, to illustrate the ‘real-life’ nature of supervision difficulties and ways to solve them. \nLearning Objectives:\nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\nDescribe the section of the ethical code regarding supervision\nDescribe a minimum of 5 supervision difficulties or bad practice\, each from the perspectives of supervisor and supervisee\nProvide ethical and reasonable solutions to specific supervision problems presented\n\n\nPresenter Bio:\nDr. Thomas Zane is the Director of Online Behavior Analysis programs in the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas. Dr. Zane earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in psychology at Western Michigan University and his doctorate in Applied Behavior Analysis at West Virginia University. He has served as a Post-Doctorate Research Associate at the University of Massachusetts\, Professor at Mount Holyoke College\, and Johns Hopkins University Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Zane serves on the Executive Board of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies\, the international organization that represents the field of behavior analysis. He is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Organization of Autism Research\, a group that raises money to fund innovative research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Dr. Zane has been past President of the Ethics Special Interest Group of the International Association for Behavior Analysis. His research interests include teacher training\, learning\, evidenced-based practice in autism\, and the philosophy of science and radical behaviorism. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location & Hotel\n The University of KansasEdwards CampusRegnier Hall12600 Quivira RoadOverland Park\, Kansas 66213 \nKU Edwards Campus Map (PDF Link) \nLocal Hotel Recommendations from KU \nThe University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race\, color\, ethnicity\, religion\, sex\, national origin\, age\, ancestry\, disability\, status as a veteran\, sexual orientation\, marital status\, parental status\, gender identity\, gender expression\, and genetic information in the university’s programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity & Access\, IO*@**.edu\, Room 1082\, Dole Human Development Center\, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue\, Lawrence\, KS 66045\, 785-864-6414\, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence\, Edwards\, Parsons\, Yoder\, and Topeka campuses); Director\, Equal Opportunity Office\, Mail Stop 7004\, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway\, Fairway\, KS 66205\, 913-588-8011\, 711 TTY (for the Wichita\, Salina\, and Kansas City\, Kansas medical center campuses.) \n \n \n \n \n \n Continuing Education Opportunities\n An additional $40 fee is required for continuing education. \nBACB® Type II CEs (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 SUPERVISION CE units for this conference. \n \nPsychology CE Credits (6.0): Orlando Behavior Health Services\, LLC is a co-sponsor of this conference for Continuing Education Credits for Psychologists. Orlando Behavior Health Services\, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Orlando Behavior Health Services\, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content. *Attendees must be present during the entire conference. \n*It is attendee’s responsibility to check with their State and Professional organization to confirm all CE offerings. \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by\n Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies™ in cooperation with the Department of Applied Behavioral Science\, The University of Kansas. \n \n \nSpecial thanks to Orlando Behavior Health Services\, LLC and the University of West Florida\, Office of Applied Behavior Analysis for expanding our continuing education offerings. \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration OPEN!\n \n \n \n \n \n Live Webcast Registration Available\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration OPEN!\n \n Get Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n Invited Speakers:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n E. Scott Geller\, PhDAlumni Distinguished Professor\, Virginia Tech\nCenter for Applied Behavior Systems \n \n \n \n \n Janet S. Twyman\, PhD\, BCBA\, LBAblast: A Learning Sciences Company \n \n \n \n \n Rob Holdsambeck\, EdD\, LCP\, BCBA-DCambridge Center for Behavioral Studies™ \n \n \n \n \n Florence D. DiGennaro Reed\, PhD\, BCBA-DUniversity of Kansas \n \n \n \n \n Ellie Kazemi\, PhD\, BCBA-DCalifornia State University\, Northridge \n \n \n \n \n Thomas Zane\, PhD\, BCBA-DH.S. Pennypacker Chair of the Board\nUniversity of Kansas \n Registration OPEN!\n \n \n \n \n \n Live Webcast Registration Available\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Schedule URL:https://behavior.org/event/supervision-conference-2019/ LOCATION:University of Kansas\, KU Memorial Union\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Supervision_KSU2019sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191120T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191120T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173604 CREATED:20191018T002439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191018T002439Z UID:8175-1574272800-1574283600@behavior.org SUMMARY:ABACLive Webinar with Dr. Nicole M. Davis DESCRIPTION:Presented through the ABACLive Cambridge Center Series. Helping those who help others\, one live webinar at a time. \nNicole M. Davis\, PhD. BCBA LABA presents: “The Interrelationship Between Behavior Analysis and Instructional Design: Towards a Behavioral Approach to Improve Synchronous and Asynchronous College and University Instructional Outcomes” \nWednesday\, November 20\, 2019\n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm  (Eastern/NY) \nThis event is FREE for the general public.* Or available for the discounted price of $50 with 3 BACB® Type II CEs. \nRegister on ABAC Website \nAbstract \nLike other fields\, the prevalence of online learning opportunities in behavior analysis has continued to expand in recent years. A wide variety of pedagogical models of online instruction have been suggested by members of various teaching and training professions. Although these models may appear contrary to behavior analytic teachings\, several cite Skinner’s Programmed Instruction (1958) as an influence. Behavior analysts may be uniquely positioned to detect and assess the effectiveness and efficacy of the elements that make up such models\, which would involve identifying\, examining\, and operationalizing the components of numerous suggested models. Examination of such models may lead toward advancement of behavior analytic teaching technologies. \nThe purpose of this webinar is to examine the potential interrelationship between behavior analytic approaches to learning and other pedagogical models of online instruction. First\, multiple pedagogical models outside the field of behavior analysis\, the components of each\, and how behavioral technologies may be included will be discussed. A framework to assess the effectiveness and utility of the models will also be suggested. Lastly\, the methods and results from a current study incorporating the framework will be shared. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this presentation the participants will be able to: \nIdentify\, describe\, and list components of pedagogical models of online instruction outside the area of behavior analysis. \nCompare and contrast behavioral approaches to teaching with the pedagogies. \nDescribe methods for incorporating behavioral technologies into other models of online instruction. \nDescribe a method to assess the efficacy of components of different pedagogical models of online instruction. \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. This event is being offered at the discounted ABACLive Cambridge Center Series price for 3 Type II CEUs. (Register on ABAC website.) Behavior Analysts may earn continuing education for viewing the live event or recording.Behavior Analysts: 3 Type II CEUs (Visit ABAC website for complete information.) \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 \nGo to ABAC Website for ongoing continuing education opportunities. URL:https://behavior.org/event/abaclive-webinar-davis/ LOCATION:Your desktop or mobile device! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CCBS-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191107T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173604 CREATED:20190115T234815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T234815Z UID:6662-1573113600-1573318800@behavior.org SUMMARY:32nd Annual Conference of the Standard Celeration Society DESCRIPTION:This year in St. Pete’s Beach\, Florida! \nVisit the website of the Standard Celeration Society for up-to-date information & registration. URL:https://behavior.org/event/32nd-annual-conference-of-the-standard-celeration-society/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/SCS2019.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191030T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191030T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173604 CREATED:20191018T002228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191018T002228Z UID:8173-1572429600-1572436800@behavior.org SUMMARY:ABACLive Webinar with Drs. Robyn M. Catagnus & Bobbie Gallagher DESCRIPTION:Presented through the ABACLive Cambridge Center Series. Helping those who help others\, one live webinar at a time. \nRobyn M. Catagnus\, EdD\, LBA\, BCBA-D & Bobbie Gallagher\, Phd\, BCBA present: “Happiness and Flourishing through ABA: Designing programs that increase the quality of life for families and clients” \nWednesday\, October 30\, 2019\n10:00 am – 12:00 noon  (Eastern/NY) \nThis event is FREE for the general public.* Or available for the discounted price of $50 with 2 BACB® Type II CEs. \nRegister on ABAC Website \nAbstract \nWe think happiness\, quality of life\, and strengths are being overlooked by many practitioners. Did you know that parents report their child’s happiness as the #1\, most important way to assess if treatment is working? But many professionals simply don’t include happiness\, quality of life\, or well-being assessment in programs. We find many students and colleagues are approaching programming from a deficit model\, and leaving out strengths\, fun\, joy\, and optimism. We will share professional and personal advice for supporting happy\, successful children and families through ABA programming. We will discuss existing interdisciplinary research\, curricula\, and strategies for measuring happiness\, making ‘treatment’ more enjoyable\, building relationships with clients\, and creating programs that build on strengths. And\, we explain a little bit of neuroscience science behind why professionals often inadvertently increase anxiety and make intervention unpleasant – and what to do about it. Most importantly\, we share the surprising good news that spending time on happiness and stress reduction\, for clients and YOU\, can facilitate learning\, skill development\, and cooperation overall. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this presentation the participants will be able to identify: \nProfessional practices that may inadvertently increase anxiety. \nCauses of anxiety that may require investigation and analyis prior to implementation of interventions/treatment of problem behavior. \nAssessments and strategies for increasing observable behaviors in the area of happiness and quality of life. \nMeasures that will indicate increases in happiness and quality of life. \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. This event is being offered at the discounted ABACLive Cambridge Center Series price for 2 Type II CEUs. (Register on ABAC website.) Behavior Analysts may earn continuing education for viewing the live event or recording.Behavior Analysts: 2 Type II CEUs (Visit ABAC website for complete information.) \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 \nGo to ABAC Website for ongoing continuing education opportunities. URL:https://behavior.org/event/abaclive-webinar-catagnus-gallagher-2/ LOCATION:Your desktop or mobile device! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CCBS-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191024T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191024T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173604 CREATED:20191018T002055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191018T002131Z UID:8171-1571918400-1571925600@behavior.org SUMMARY:ABACLive Webinar Cross-Over Event on Applications of the Standard Celeration Chart DESCRIPTION:Presented through the ABACLive Cambridge Center Series. Helping those who help others\, one live webinar at a time. \nStandard Celeration Society Chair: Mary K. Reagan\, J.D.\, M.S.\, BCBA\, LBA & Board Member Panelists present: Standard Celeration Society Board Members “Applications of the Standard Celeration Chart: An Interactive Discussion with the Standard Celeration Society Board of Directors and International Graduate Students” \nThursday\, October 24\, 2019\n12:00 noon – 2:00 pm (Eastern/NY) \nThis event is FREE for the general public.* Or available for the discounted price of $50 with 2 BACB® Type II CEs. \nRegister on ABAC Website \nAbstract \nSince 1992 the Standard Celeration Society (SCS) has comprised a collegial organization for all persons who use Standard Celeration Charts to monitor and change human behavior frequencies. The Society’s mission is to enable measurement of learning and performance to better understand\, manage\, and improve the well-being of individuals\, organizations and the world. The Society’s heritage lies greatly in Precision Teaching and its founder Ogden R. Lindsley. This webinar will feature the Board of Directors and the VP of the Scientific and Academic Committee discussing applications of the Standard Celeration Chart and answering questions submitted by graduate students attending the University of South Wales and the National University of Ireland\, Galway. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this presentation the participants will be able to: \nIdentify the clinical applications of the Standard Celeration Chart.. \nIdentify the business applications of the Standard Celeration Chart. \nIdentify the educational applications of the Standard Celeration Chart. \nIdentify the measurement implications of the Standard Celeration Chart in relation to the ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions moment to moment to benefit the client\, student\, or organization. \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. This event is being offered at the discounted ABACLive Cambridge Center Series price for 2 Type II CEUs. (Register on ABAC website.) Behavior Analysts may earn continuing education for viewing the live event or recording.Behavior Analysts: 2 Type II CEUs (Visit ABAC website for complete information.) \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 \nGo to ABAC Website for ongoing continuing education opportunities. URL:https://behavior.org/event/abaclive-webinar-scs-cross-over/ LOCATION:Your desktop or mobile device! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ccbs-special.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191015T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191017T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173604 CREATED:20181115T223202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T094044Z UID:6227-1571126400-1571331600@behavior.org SUMMARY:Behavioral Safety Now 2019 DESCRIPTION:The Cambridge Center is proud to announce that we will be offering BACB® Type II CEUs for 22 Pre-Conference Workshops and Breakout Sessions during Behavioral Safety Now 2019. Now in its 25th year!\nBoard Certified Behavior Analysts get a reduced registration rate and can earn up to 8 BACB Type II CEUs by attending two pre-conference workshops and up to 6 BACB Type II CEUs choosing from 17 Breakout Sessions. \nBehavioral Safety Now BACB Type II CEU \nVisit behavioralsafetynow.com for complete information. URL:https://behavior.org/event/behavioral-safety-now-2019/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport\, 9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd\, Orlango\, FL\, 32827\, United States CATEGORIES:Safety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BSN2019_STD.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190927T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190927T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173604 CREATED:20190626T010639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T010639Z UID:7703-1569585600-1569592800@behavior.org SUMMARY:ABACLive Webinar with Dr. Sharlet D. Rafacz DESCRIPTION:Presented through the ABACLive Cambridge Center Series. Helping those who help others\, one live webinar at a time. \nSharlet D. Rafacz\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, LBA\, presents: “Healthy Eating as a Series of Choice Responses” \nFriday\, September 27\, 2019\n12:00 noon – 2:00 pm (Eastern) \nThis event is FREE for the general public.* Or available for the discounted price of $50 with 2 BACB® Type II CEs. \nRegister on ABAC Website \nAbstract \nHealthy eating has important well-being and financial implications for our society. As such\, it is critical that the field of behavior analysis conduct more research in this area so that effective interventions may be developed. One barrier to addressing healthy eating may be conceptual. Far from being a single response\, eating is comprised of a series of choice responses. These selection\, preparation and consumption responses form a temporally delayed behavioral chain. In this presentation we will discuss the implications of approaching eating\, and healthy eating in particular\, as choice behavior. Factors that influence the decision to eat healthy or not will be reviewed and examples of research in this area presented. The idea that healthy eating is a series of responses that form a behavioral chain will then be elaborated on. This conceptualization has implications for how interventions are designed and their effects measured. We will review a number of different types of interventions that target selection\, preparation\, and/or consumption and make recommendations for future research given this conceptualization. Finally\, we will discuss what the research both within and outside of behavior analysis tells us about the most effective approaches to improving healthy eating across settings and populations. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this presentation the participants will be able to: \nIdentify several factors that influence the choice to eat healthy or not. \nIdentify some of the implications of approaching healthy eating as a series of responses that form a behavioral chain. \nIdentify three interventions that successfully increase healthy food selection\, preparation\, and consumption. \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. This event is being offered at the discounted ABACLive Cambridge Center Series price for 2 Type II CEUs. (Register on ABAC website.) Behavior Analysts may earn continuing education for viewing the live event or recording.Behavior Analysts: 2 Type II CEUs (Visit ABAC website for complete information.) \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 \nGo to ABAC Website for ongoing continuing education opportunities. URL:https://behavior.org/event/abaclive-webinar-rafacz/ LOCATION:Your desktop or mobile device! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Rafacz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190926T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173604 CREATED:20190109T173029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T142759Z UID:6624-1569484800-1569603600@behavior.org SUMMARY:Hawai'i Association for Behavior Analysis Annual Convention 2019 DESCRIPTION:Hawai’i Association for Behavior Analysis (HABA) is holding its 15th Annual Convention. \nVisit HABA’s website for information and registration. URL:https://behavior.org/event/haba-15th-annual-convention/ LOCATION:Manoa Grand Ballroom\, 2454 S Beretania Street\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96826\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/HABA-2019-sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190807T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190807T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173604 CREATED:20190725T004845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T083655Z UID:7871-1565179200-1565186400@behavior.org SUMMARY:ABACLive Webinar with Drs. Robyn Catagnus & Bobbie Gallagher DESCRIPTION:Presented through the ABACLive Cambridge Center Series. Helping those who help others\, one live webinar at a time. \nRobyn M. Catagnus\, EdD\, BCBA-D\, LBA and Bobbie Gallgher\, PhD\, BCBA\, present: “Happiness and Flourishing through ABA: Designing programs that increase the quality of life for families and clients” \nThursday\, October 30\, 2019\n10:00 am – 12:00 noon (Eastern) \nThis event is FREE for the general public.* Or available for the discounted price of $50 earning 2 BACB® Type II CEs. \nRegister on ABAC Website \nAbstract \nWe think happiness\, quality of life\, and strengths are being overlooked by many practitioners. Did you know that parents report their child’s happiness as the #1\, most important way to assess if treatment is working? But many professionals simply don’t include happiness\, quality of life\, or well-being assessment in programs. We find many students and colleagues are approaching programming from a deficit model\, and leaving out strengths\, fun\, joy\, and optimism. We will share professional and personal advice for supporting happy\, successful children and families through ABA programming. We will discuss existing interdisciplinary research\, curricula\, and strategies for measuring happiness\, making ‘treatment’ more enjoyable\, building relationships with clients\, and creating programs that build on strengths. And\, we explain a little bit of neuroscience science behind why professionals often inadvertently increase anxiety and make intervention unpleasant – and what to do about it. Most importantly\, we share the surprising good news that spending time on happiness and stress reduction\, for clients and YOU\, can facilitate learning\, skill development\, and cooperation overall. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this presentation the participants will be able to identify: \nProfessional practices that may inadvertently increase anxiety \nCauses of anxiety that may require investigation and analysis prior to implementation of interventions/treatment of problem behavior \nAssessments and strategies for increasing observable behaviors in the area of happiness and quality of life \nMeasures that will indicate increases in happiness and quality of life \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. This event is being offered at the discounted ABACLive Cambridge Center Series price for 2 Type II CEUs. (Register on ABAC website.) Behavior Analysts may earn continuing education for viewing the live event or recording. \nhttps://www.healththoroughfare.com/mens-health/treating-erectile-dysfunction-with-levitra/59106 \nBehavior Analysts: 2 Type II CEUs (Visit ABAC website for complete information.) \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 \nGo to ABAC Website for ongoing continuing education opportunities. URL:https://behavior.org/event/abaclive-webinar-catagnus-gallagher/ LOCATION:Your desktop or mobile device! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Catagnus.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190807T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190807T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173604 CREATED:20190626T005444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T010752Z UID:7700-1565179200-1565186400@behavior.org SUMMARY:ABACLive Webinar with Dr. Tara Fahmie DESCRIPTION:Presented through the ABACLive Cambridge Center Series. Helping those who help others\, one live webinar at a time. \nTara Fahmie\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, LBA\, presents: “Ten Tips for Becoming a Productive Writer” \nWednesday\, August 7\, 2019\n12:00 noon – 2:00 pm (Eastern) \nThis event is FREE for the general public.* Or available for the discounted price of $50 with 2 BACB® Type II CEs. \nRegister on ABAC Website \nAbstract \nWhile often associated with treatment for individuals with autism spectrum disorder\, the field of behavior analysis has a lot to offer all professionals in the self-management of productive writing schedules. This workshop is designed for students or professionals who find themselves writing assessments\, reports\, treatment plans\, IEP goals\, research protocols\, manuscripts\, reviews\, and more. Writing constitutes a large portion of professional correspondence in psychology\, and often its efficiency is not directly trained. In this workshop\, you will be provided with ten strategies to improve your own writing efficiency. Join Dr. Fahmie in the exploration and transformation of habits that may lead to missed deadlines\, missed opportunities for funding\, and overall lack of productivity. Whether you find yourself avoiding writing tasks altogether\, or you simply want to use your time more efficiently\, this workshop is for you! \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this presentation the participants will be able to: \nIdentify the behavioral characteristics of writing \nIdentify the decisions and behaviors that make their writing more productive \nIdentify the decisions and behaviors that make their writing less productive \nComplete a workbook to guide the initial self-management of a productive writing schedule \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. This event is being offered at the discounted ABACLive Cambridge Center Series price for 2 Type II CEUs. (Register on ABAC website.) Behavior Analysts may earn continuing education for viewing the live event or recording. \nBehavior Analysts: 2 Type II CEUs (Visit ABAC website for complete information.) \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 \nGo to ABAC Website for ongoing continuing education opportunities. URL:https://behavior.org/event/abaclive-webinar-fahmie/ LOCATION:Your desktop or mobile device! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Fahmie.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190802 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190803 DTSTAMP:20260417T173604 CREATED:20180905T205340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T100242Z UID:6059-1564704000-1564790399@behavior.org SUMMARY:7th Annual Ethics in Professional Practice DESCRIPTION:A one day conference featuring leaders in the fields of Psychology\, Business\, Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis.  \nOf benefit to Behavior Analysts\, Psychologists\, Speech-Language Pathologists\, Teachers\, Special Education Providers\, School Administrators\, Students and Parents & Caregivers. \n\n \n SCHEDULE\n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegistration Fees (Subject to change)\n\n\nRegistration Type\n\nEarly Registration Ends 7/15/19*\n\n\nOnsite & After 7/15/19\n\n\n\nStudent/Non-professional\n\n$75\n\n\n$100\n\n\n\nProfessional\n\n$165\n\n\n$200\n\n\n\nProfessional Group (5 or more)\n\n$125\n\n\nn/a\n\n\n\n\nContinuing Education credits/units desired: $40 for Each Certificate requested. \nGroups: For groups of 15 or more registering\, we will offer a discount from early registration fees. All groups need to complete a Group Registration Form.  Contact Rebekah Pavlik through pa****@******or.org or (978) 369-2227 Ext. 2. The Center will need all registration information prior to July 1\, 2019. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER thru the CCBS Store. \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentations\n \n \n \n \n \n Richard M. Foxx\, PhD\, BCBA-D: "Behavior Analysis and the Legal System: Why Do You Think They Call it a Trial?"\n Behavior Analysis and the Legal System: Why Do You Think They Call it a Trial?\nReview PDF of Presentation\nAbstract:\nThis talk will focus on the legal issues as they pertain to the practice of behavior analysis. Topics covered include what it is like to be in a law suit\, the role of expert witnesses\, programmatic errors that can lead to law suits\, characteristics of bad therapy\, treatment provision errors\, junk science\, and the stakes in damage suits. \nLearning Objectives\nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\nIdentify the two parts of the discovery process in a legal case\nIdentify the U S Supreme Court decision on Expert Witnesses\nIdentify 4 treatment provision errors\n\n\nPresenter Bio:\nDr. Foxx is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Penn State University and Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics in the College of Medicine. He has written or co-edited 9 books. His latest book is Controversial Therapies for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities. He has written over 130 scientific publications\, made 13 training films\, given over 2700 talks\, and lectured in 17 foreign countries and 47 U. S. states.  He is on the editorial board of six journals. He is a Fellow in five divisions of the Psychological Association (APA)\, the American Psychological Society and The Association for Behavior Analysis- International (ABA-I). He was the President of ABA-I\, The Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis (SABA) and President of two APA Divisions. His awards include New York State ABA Lifetime Achievement and Significant Contributions to Behavior Analysis Awards\, Norwegian ABA honorary membership\, SABA Award for Effective Mass Media Presentation of Behavior Analysis\, The BABAT Murray Sidman Award\, APA Division 25 Applied Research Award \, the CALABA Contributor Award and the APA Life Achievement Award for Applied Research.  He cofounded the Pennsylvania Association for Behavior Analysis\, was its first President and serves as executive director. He was one of the founders of the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts. He has served as an expert witness in many court cases including 13 Federal Court\, two Canadian court and the U.S. Supreme Court. His book Toilet Training in Less than a Day has sold over two million copies and been translated into 14 languages. His training film\, “Harry” (the treatment of a self-abusive man)\, has won numerous cinematic awards. He has a international reputation as one of the leading experts in the treatment of severe behavior. \n \n \n \n \n \n Tara Fahmie\, PhD\, BCBA-D: Considering our Ethical Standards of Cultural Competence in the Design of Training for Parents and Professionals in Chennai\, India\n Considering our Ethical Standards of Cultural Competence in the Design of Training for Parents and Professionals in Chennai\, India\nReview PDF of Presentation\nAbstract:\nIn regions such as India\, where one-to-one behavior analytic intervention is not easily accessible\, parents and service providers may advocate for children with disabilities better if they have foundational training in the behavior analytic approach to problem behavior. In this presentation\, I will describe the development and evaluation of a training program delivered in Chennai\, India. The training program covered the basics of behavioral function and best practice recommendations for functional behavior assessment and intervention. Aspects of the training were influenced by the cultural norms\, beliefs\, values\, and practices of Chennai. Thus\, I will review evidence supporting our ethical standard of cultural competence and provide an organized framework for its application to international training efforts. Finally\, I will propose unique benefits and describe current limitations of a behavior analysis of cultural competence. \nLearning Objectives\nAttendees will: \n\n\nIdentify the BACB ethics codes relevant to cultural competency\nDescribe a framework for adapting training to various cultures\nSummarize the utility of a behavior analytic approach to cultural competence\n\n\nPresenter Bio:\nDr. Tara Fahmie is an associate professor in the department of psychology at California State University\, Northridge (CSUN). Dr. Fahmie earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Florida\, where she became inspired by the faculty to pursue a graduate degree in Behavior Analysis. She earned her masters degree from the University of Kansas\, under the mentorship of Dr. Gregory Hanley\, and her PhD from the University of Florida\, under the mentorship of Dr. Brian Iwata. Dr. Fahmie is a BCBA-D and has over 10 years of experience implementing behavior analysis with various populations in clinics\, schools\, and residential settings. Dr. Fahmie currently conducts research in several preschool classrooms and in collaboration with local and global autism agencies. She has published on the functional analysis of problem behavior and on the acquisition of social skills in young children. These two initial research interests have led to her emerging passion for research on the prevention of problem behavior. Dr. Fahmie also contributes to the field as a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and as the membership chair of Division 25 of the American Psychological Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n Gregory Hanley\, PhD\, BCBA-D: The Ethics of Analysis: Prioritizing Safety and Dignity while Striving for Effectiveness \n The Ethics of Analysis: Prioritizing Safety and Dignity while Striving for Effectiveness\nAbstract:\nThe conduct of functional analyses with individuals who engage in severe problem behavior may be prohibited due to perceived risks associated with evoking severe problem behavior and the actual risks incurred when analyses are conducted without prioritizing safety and dignity.  Tactics for ensuring the safety and dignity of clients whose severe problem behavior is being analyzed will be reviewed first.  An evaluation of an enhanced choice model for minimizing risks during function-based treatments relying on differential reinforcement will then be described. The ethical implications of different decisions regarding how to conduct a functional analysis and develop treatments for severe problem behavior will be evident from this presentation. \nLearning Objectives:\nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\nIdentify five tactics that increase the odds of a safe and dignified analysis of severe problem behavior\nDescribe the characteristics of an enhanced choice model of treatment implementation for minimizing the likelihood of problem behavior escalation\n\n\nPresenter Bio:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Hanley has been applying the principles of learning to improve socially important behaviors of children and adults with and without disabilities just under 30 years.  He worked and trained at the Kennedy Krieger Institute\, was degreed at the University of Florida\, was tenured at the University of Kansas\, and directed the Behavior Analysis Doctoral Program and Life Skills Clinic at Western New England University (WNEU). \nDr. Hanley has published over 100 book chapters and articles in peer-reviewed journals in areas such as the assessment and prevention of problem behavior\, teaching tactics for young children\, and evidence-based values.  Dr. Hanley is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Div. 25)\, past Associate Editor of The Behavior Analyst\, and past Editor of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and of Behavior Analysis in Practice.  \nHe currently serves as a Research Professor at WNEU\, an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical School\, and CEO of FTF Behavioral\, an international training and consulting group based in Worcester Massachusetts.  This group of researcher-practitioners supports professionals attempting to create meaningful outcomes with practical functional assessment processes and skill-based treatments for addressing emerging and severe problem behavior\, intractable stereotypy\, food selectivity and mealtime problem behavior\, and sleep problems. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Trautman-Eslinger\, MA\, BCBA: "Recovering from a Public PR and Ethical Disaster: Lessons Learned that You Won’t Get in an Ethics Class"\n Recovering from a Public PR and Ethical Disaster: Lessons Learned that You Won’t Get in an Ethics Class\nReview PDF of Presentation\nAbstract:\nThe California Association for Behavior Analysis (CalABA) was faced with an unprecedented PR and ethical crisis during its 2018 conference. The events that occurred and leadership shown by CalABA’s Board of Directors and Executive Director set the stage for a much broader conversation throughout Behavior Analysis regarding cultural humility\, how we behave towards each other and how we lead and respond to behavior observed in our community that is not consistent with our values as a field. During this presentation several models for ethical decision making will be discussed as well as current behavior analytic papers that deal with leadership and culture. \nLearning Objectives\nAttendees will be able to: \n\n\nDescribe and use at least 1 ethical decision-making model\nOperationally define culture as first defined by B.F. Skinner\nOperationally identify at least 3 behaviors associated with leadership according to OBM literature\n\n\nPresenter Bio:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah knew that Applied Behavior Analysis was what she wanted to do for a career as an undergraduate at Gonzaga University. Sarah completed her Masters Degree in Special Education at San Francisco State University with an emphasis on vocational education for adults with developmental disabilities in 2001. Sarah became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst™ in 2004\, the same year she founded STE Consultants. In addition to her work at STE Consultants\, Sarah is very involved with practice management and public policy issues related to ABA services.  Sarah has led workshops and served on numerous panels at regional and national conferences focused on practitioner issues and health insurance reform. Sarah has guest lectured at San Francisco State University\, has trained special educators and behavior analysts internationally and frequently travels around the US to provide consultative support to ABA business owners. \nSarah is the President of the California Association for Behavior Analysis (CalABA) – www.calaba.org. Sarah is a founding board member of the Council of Autism Service Providers – www.casproviders.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn Quigley\, PhD\, BCBA-D: "Supporting Ethical Pre-Training Supervision: Review of a Pilot Project"\n Supporting Ethical Pre-Training Supervision: Review of a Pilot Project\nReview PDF of Presentation\nAbstract:\nScope of practice is a range of activities authorized for an entire profession based upon a credential or license (Brodhead\, Quigley\, & Wilczynski\, 2018). Scope of competence is a subset of practice activities defined by a professional based upon education\, training\, and supervised experiences BACB\, 2019a). As the number of and demand for behavior analysts continues to grow (BACB\, 2019b; Carr & Nosik\, 2017; Deochand & Fuqua\, 2016) there is an increased need for discussion regarding scope of competence and its relationship to training new behavior analysts. As stated by Carr & Nosik (2017)\, two-thirds of all behavior analysts have obtained the BCBA credential since 2011\, even though the credential has been available since 1999. Although much experience can be obtained prior to a credential (and likewise little experience might occur post credential)\, the recent growth of BCBAs indicates practitioners are young\, with limited breadth and depth of clinical experiences. The purpose of this paper is to describe and provide preliminary data for evaluating scope of competence in relation to supervising behavior analytic trainees. Specifically\, what is the relationship between supervisor evaluation of competence (i.e.\, content specific exams\, proof of training and experience\, and declaration of competence) with supervision outcomes (i.e.\, supervisee content specific pre / post exams\, accuracy of learning activities\, and supervisor social validity measure)? \nLearning Objectives\nAttendees will: \n\n\nState the definitions for scope of practice and scope of competence based upon Brodhead\, Quigley\, and Wylczynski (2018)\nDescribe how the Confidence and Competence Checklist (Brodhead\, Quigley\, & Wylcznski\, 2018) can support a professional in defining personal scope of competence\nDescribe the processes and outcomes of the Melmark BCBA supervision project\n\n\nPresenter Bio:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShawn Quigley is the Senior Director of Clinical Services and Professional Development at Melmark\, PA. He earned his doctorate degree in Behavior Analysis at Western Michigan University. He completed a post-doctoral psychology fellowship with the University of New Mexico Medical Group The fellowship provided Dr. Quigley an opportunity to conduct diagnostic evaluations in an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) clinic\, support families and individuals with ASD\, and help build capacity for behavior analytic providers. Dr. Quigley has professional experiences in many capacities from direct care to administration across many different entities. He has had opportunities to manage a federally funded research grant; help develop county level mental health service systems for adults and children; help develop state regulatory guidelines for autism services; and direct the development of clinical and training practices. These experiences have provided a strong foundation for understanding service development\, regulatory requirements\, scope of competence issues\, resource allocation\, and service delivery. Dr. Quigley has supported the profession through service on editorial review boards; publishing research; being active with regional and national service groups; teaching at multiple universities; and volunteering as a subject matter expert for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Jane Weiss\, PhD\, BCBA-D: The Ethical Imperative to Ensure Cultural Competence and Sensitivity among Behavior Analysts \n The Ethical Imperative to Ensure Cultural Competence and Sensitivity among Behavior Analysts\nReview PDF of Presentation\nAbstract:\nBehavior analysts are just beginning to operationally define cultural competence and sensitivity in service provision.  It is important for behavior analysts to understand the ways in which cultural variables broadly and specifically impact the development of collaborative relationships with families and in other professional contexts.  In this talk\, we will review how the Professional and Ethical and Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts guides practitioners in this important realm.  In addition\, the skills needed for successfully navigating these challenges will be discussed.  Implications for teaching\, training\, and supervision will be highlighted. \nLearning Objectives:\nParticipants will: \n\n\nIdentify relevant sections of the Code and the core skills necessary to provide culturally sensitive service provision\nIntroduced to the use of scenarios and tools to assist in training and supervising behavior analysts in this area\n\n\nPresenter Bio:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMary Jane Weiss\, PhD\, BCBA-D is a Professor at Endicott College\, where she directs the Master’s Program in ABA and Autism. Dr. Weiss has worked in the field of ABA and Autism for almost 30 years. She received her PhD 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\, where she served as Director of Research and Training and as Clinical Director. Her clinical and research interests center on defining best practice ABA techniques\, evaluating the impact of ABA in learners with autism\, teaching social skills to learners with autism\, training staff to be optimally effective at instruction\, and maximizing family members’ expertise and adaptation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Continuing Education Opportunities\n Psychology CE Credits (Includes Licensed psychologists\, school psychologists\, and EdDs/educational psychologists) and BACB® Type II CEs. \nAn additional $40 fee is required for continuing education. \nAPA Approved Sponsor \nPsychology CE Credits (6.0): Orlando Behavior Health Services\, LLC is a co-sponsor of this conference for Continuing Education Credits for Psychologists. Orlando Behavior Health Services\, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Orlando Behavior Health Services\, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content. *Attendees must be present during the entire conference. \nBACB® CEs (6.0 ETHICS* CEs): 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. \n*Dr. Shawn Quigley’s presentation qualifies for EITHER 1.0 ETHICS OR 1.0 SUPERVISION BACB® Type II CEs. Notify Rebekah Pavlik or note at registration desk on check-in\, which you would prefer. \n**It is attendee’s responsibility to check with their State and Professional organization to confirm all CE offerings. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Location - Important! New Auditorium \n NOTE: This year we will be in a different auditorium than previous years.\nEndicott College Campus – Rose Auditorium in the Walter Manninen Center for the Arts\nInteractive Map (Endicott College Campus) \nGeneral Directions to Endicott Campus \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presented by\n \nCambridge Center for Behavioral Studies™ in cooperation with The Institute for Behavioral Studies\, Van Loan School at Endicott College. \n \n \nSpecial thanks to Orlando Behavior Health Services\, LLC and the University of West Florida\, Office of Applied Behavior Analysis for expanding our continuing education offerings. \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION NOW on ABAC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION NOW on ABAC\n \n SCHEDULE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Sponsor\n \nMelmark New England provides services to children with autism spectrum disordersin a clinically proficient environment of warmth\,care and respect.  \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION NOW on ABAC\n \n \n \n \n \n Invited Speakers:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Richard M. Foxx\, PhD\, BCBA-DProfessor Emeritus of Psychology\nSchool of Behavioral Sciences and Education &\nAdjunct Professor of Pediatrics\nCollege of Medicine\nPennsylvania State University \n \n \n \n \n Tara Fahmie\, PhD\, BCBA-DTara Fahmie\, PhD\, BCBA-D\nAssociate Professor\nCalifornia State University\, Northridge\nCollege of Social & Behavioral Sciences\nDepartment of Psychology \n \n \n \n \n Gregory Hanley\, PhD\, BCBA-DProfessor & Director of the Behavior Analysis PhD Program &\nDirector\, Life Skills Clinic\nWestern New England University\n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Trautman-Eslinger\, MA\, BCBAPresident & Founder\nSTE Consultants\, LLC \n \n \n \n \n Shawn Quigley\, PhD\, BCBA-DSenior Director of Clinical Services\nand Professional Development\nMelmark \n \n \n \n \n Mary Jane Weiss\, PhD\, BCBA-DProfessor\, Institute for Behavioral Studies\, Van Loan School\nEndicott College \n \n \n \n \n \nWith opening remarks by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rob Holdsambeck\, EdD\, LCP\, BCBA-DCambridge Center for Behavioral Studies™ URL:https://behavior.org/event/ethics-professional-practice-conference-2019/ LOCATION:Endicott College Campus – Rose Auditorium\, 376 Hale Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States CATEGORIES:Ethics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/PosterETHICS2019.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190701T073000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190806T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173604 CREATED:20190626T004725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T004856Z UID:7695-1561966200-1565121600@behavior.org SUMMARY:ABACLive Special Issue Recording with Dr. Andy Bondy DESCRIPTION:An ABACLive Cambridge Center Series Special Issue Recording. Helping those who help others\, one live webinar at a time. \nAndy Bondy\, PhD\, Pyramid Educational Consultants\, presents “Prompting\, stimulus control\, error correction: Why are they crucial to teaching in autism and why are we making so many mistakes?“ \nSpecial Issue Recording is OPEN July 1\, 2019 – August 6\, 2019 \nThis event is FREE for the general public.* Or available for the discounted price of $50 for behavior analysts who want to earn 2 BACB® Type II CEs. \nRegister on ABAC Website \nAbstract \nThere are many terms used by general and special education teachers\, related service providers\, and even trained behavior analysts\, that when used incorrectly can lead to ineffective classroom lessons. One example is the term “prompt\,” often used in the field of education. Similar problems can be found regarding in class use of error correction strategies\, especially those described as ‘errorless.’ We will review and come to “terms” with the many misconceptions regarding often used terms and popular teaching strategies\, including fading\, most-to-least\, least-to-most prompting\, etc.\, several error-correction strategies and the host of strategies described as ‘errorless teaching.’ \nThis webinar is going to shake up and clear up many long-held and cherished beliefs about common teaching strategies that are associated with applied behavior analysis! \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this presentation the participants will be able to: \nDefine stimulus control and its importance is lesson design. \nDistinguish between prompt and cue. \nDescribe the logical difference between fading and most-to-least (or least-to-most) strategies. \nDescribe how stimulus control is important for error correction. \nDescribe advantages and disadvantages related to ‘errorless learning. \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. This event is being offered at the discounted  price for 2 Type II CEUs. (Register on ABAC website.) Behavior Analysts may earn continuing education for viewing the recording. \nBehavior Analysts: 2 Type II CEUs (Visit ABAC website for complete information.) \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 \nGo to ABAC Website for ongoing continuing education opportunities. URL:https://behavior.org/event/abaclive-bondy-recording/ LOCATION:Your desktop or mobile device! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://behavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BondyRecording.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190615T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190720T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T173604 CREATED:20190613T005605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T005903Z UID:7619-1560585600-1563652800@behavior.org SUMMARY:ABACGives/ABACLive Special Issue Recording with Dr. Chuck Merbitz DESCRIPTION:An ABACGives/ABACLive Cambridge Center Series Cross-Over Special Issue Recording. Helping those who help others\, one live webinar at a time. \nChuck Merbitz\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, presents “Real World Problems: A Pragmatic Selectionist Approach to Visualizing and Managing Progress” \nThis special recording was originally presented on February 15\, 2017. The recording opens on June 15 and is open for viewing through July 20. \nThis event is FREE for the general public.* Or available for the discounted price of $50 with 2 BACB® Type II CEs. \nRegister on ABAC Website \nAbstract \nB.F. Skinner’s Radical Behaviorism (which we may also call “Selectionism” due to its lineage from Darwin’s work) offers a powerful and useful way to view behavior that is especially useful in a therapeutic context.  Selectionism is deceptively simple; its three well known elements are variation\, selection\, and replication (or reoccurrence). However\, to take greater advantage of Selectionism in the context of behavior change\, we can consider the fourth element\, time.  All Selectionism plays out over time\, and simple data collection and plotting techniques can reveal how fast selection is occurring\, whether at the familiar Darwinian level of body features or on the level of an individual’s changing behavior repertoire. The ability to see and measure the speed of selection allows the clinician to test different instructional environments to see and retain the ones that are associated with more rapid change. (Obviously\, this sort of testing is Selectionism for the clinician’s behavioral repertoire.)  Of course\, clinical decisions are made in the real world\, so we also review some of the basic elements of how elements of a clinical decision support system can work to support more or less accurate and useful decisions.  Finally\, viewing behavior through this lens (and Haughton’s Component-Composite analysis) allows us to see relationships between more and less complex but related behaviors. The relationships and analysis provide novel teaching approaches that can break through difficult barriers to increase accomplishment for individuals with and without disabilities.  Real-world examples of selection in action are reviewed\, and clinical data presented to illustrate reciprocal selection between a client and clinician\, since Selectionism\, like gravity\, applies to all people. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this presentation the participants will be able to: \n\n\nExplain the basic elements of Radical Behaviorism (Selectionism) for data-based visualization of human behavior change and clinical progress.\nExplain measurement implications for Selectionism for managing on-going teaching\, training\, and interaction.\nDiscuss influences of the quality of data and the speed of data analysis upon data-based decision-making and hence client outcomes and practitioner insights.\nExplain Haughton’s Component-Composite analysis of the structure of behavior as an elaboration of Selectionism and state its basic implications for teaching and training.\nRetell an analysis of reciprocal client-clinician verbal behavior from the Selectionism perspective.\n\n\n*This event is FREE for the general public. 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