Incorporating Cultural Shifts into Clinical Practice for Applied Behaviour Analysts

Course Description

The field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is constantly evolving. This course explores how to adapt clinical services and incorporate cultural shifts into work with clients and their families. By examining historical, cultural, and ethical considerations, we shape current ABA practices to better serve our clients.

This lecture-style course delves into:

• ABA's historical context and its impact on current practices
• The importance of compassionate care and client-focused programming
• Incorporating autistic voices in service provision
• Comparing identity-first vs. person-first language
• Contrasting medical model vs. social model approaches
• Evaluating company-led vs. community-led advocacy initiatives

Course Objectives

Participants will:

• Understand historical implications of ABA and social perceptions of autism
• Recognize the increased risk of trauma for children on the spectrum
• Gain insight into Ontario's ABA history
• Identify cultural shifts within ABA and the autism community regarding language, neurodiversity, and acceptance
• Comprehend applicable ethical codes and considerations as outlined by the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board (BACB)

Why Choose This Course?

• Gain insights into incorporating cultural shifts into clinical practice
• Learn from experienced BCBAs with diverse expertise
• Earn 1.5 Ethics CEU
• Enhance your ability to provide compassionate, client-focused care
• Stay current with evolving practices in the field of ABA
• Develop a more nuanced understanding of advocacy in the autism community

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

• Those pursuing or holding RBT/BCaBA/BCBA designations
• Teachers and therapists
• Professionals using ABA to design and implement programming
• Anyone supporting individuals with developmental disabilities

1.5 Ethics CEU Available

This content is intended for those who: have or are pursuing RBT/BCaBA/BCBA designations; teacher; therapists; and others whose role uses Applied Behaviour Analysis to design and implement programming to decrease interfering behaviours and increase skills. This is also intended for anyone whose role is to support individuals with developmental disabilities in any capacity.