Course Description
In the current ABA landscape, we have seen a steady increase in the need for ABA services throughout the United States. This demand has subsequently driven the need for BCBAs to provide that care. Current information says that ~50% of all BCBAs have had their certificate for less than 3 years. This indicates that a majority of the workforce is new to the field. As a BCBA you are asked to be competent in dozens of various skill in areas you may not have been adequately trained for, or trained at all. Often times the process of learning how to approach family guidance is ignored during a BCBA’s training process. Subsequently, they are not prepared to conduct effective and meaningful family guidance. In this session, we will explore strategies for BCBAs to use in their programming to better connect with caregivers, provide more effective family guidance, as well as how to ensure BCBAs can stay consistent in their delivery thus better empowering families to transition care away from daily ABA programming.
Learning Objectives
1. Explore the current system that generates BCBAs and the shortcomings in that process and the issues it can create.
2. Develop strategies to build rapport with family.
3. Discuss why strong caregiver relationships are essential to effect care.
