ABAI 49th Annual Convention - Denver, CO

Event Description

Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) is pleased to announce their return to Denver for the 49th Annual Convention! The event will once again be at the Colorado Convention Center, this time with sessions held in the front of the building, making it easy for attendees to get around. ABAI is proud to yet again promote the dissemination of the science and provide continuing education opportunities for practitioners. Learn more and see current exhibitors attending the conference at the website linked below.

CONFERENCE WEBSITE

CE Credits: ABAI is currently approved to offer continuing education for Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), American Psychological Association (PSY), National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), and Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board (QABA). Certain conferences or sessions may be approved for other types of CE as well.

CE Overview

Hopebridge Attendance

Learn From the Leaders: Roadmap to be a Successful Clinical Leader in an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Organization | Saturday, May 27, 2023
Chair: Jana M. Sarno, Ph.D., Chief Clinical Officer at Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be able to:

1. 1. Identify some critical steps to take as a brand-new BCBA.
   2. Describe the supervisor’s responsibilities to help others to grow.
   3. Describe the critical learning opportunities as a leader.
   4. Describe some strategies to resolve conflicts between clinical and operation teams.
   5. Describe some strategies to ensure/maintain clinical quality when transitioning from a “client-facing” role.
   6. Describe steps/tips to build partnerships with non-BCBAs (other service providers, individuals with business background, etc.)

Graduate Program Course Content: Implications for Education and Training for the Field | Saturday, May 27, 2023
CE Instructor: Jana M. Sarno, Ph.D., Chief Clinical Officer at Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be able to:

1. 1. Describe the importance of teaching a breadth of philosophical topics in behavior analysis graduate training programs
   2. Explain the utility of norm- and criterion-references skills assessments
   3. Describe the importance of specific training in conducting standardized assessments

From Individuals to Systems: Supporting Caregivers With Compassion | Sunday, May 28, 2023
Chair: Adam D. Hahs, Chief Science Officer at Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to

1. 1. Define elements of compassionate care as it pertains to caregivers.
   2. Identify how to link identified caregiver values to elements of the treatment plan.
   3. Identify at least 2 empirically supported strategies to use to increase compassion with caregivers.

All BACB CE