ABA in the Sunshine State: How Culture, Geography, and Access Shape Florida's ABA Landscape becomes clinically important the moment a team has to turn good intentions into reliable action inside community routines and natural environments. In ABA in the Sunshine State: How Culture, Geography, and Access Shape Florida's ABA Landscape, for this course, the practical stakes show up in clearer case conceptualization, better instructional targets, and stronger generalization, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →Florida is one of the most behavior-analytic states in the nation—but ABA doesn't look the same in every region. From the multicultural density of Miami-Dade to the rural communities of the Panhandle, the way services are delivered, structured, and experienced varies widely. These differences are shaped by each region's unique blend of cultural values, language diversity, population needs, funding models, and local infrastructure. This presentation offers a statewide look at how and why ABA practice differs across Florida. By engaging directly with providers from across the state, we examined how regional context influences service models, priorities, and day-to-day realities. While these variations reflect Florida's rich cultural and geographic diversity, they also reveal gaps in access, provider availability, and funding consistency. This session invites participants to both recognize the strength of Florida's varied ABA landscape and critically consider where disparities exist—and how we might work toward more equitable and responsive service delivery statewide.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
| COA | 1 | — |
| FL MH/PSY | 1 | — |
Dr. Kim Lucker-Greene has more than 30 years experience designing behavioral and learning programs for a variety of populations, including persons with emotional/behavioral disorders, autism and other developmental disabilities. She is the creator of the CoFABA conference and is the current President of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis. Dr. Lucker-Greene conducts trainings and workshops in the areas of language and social skills development, autism and sexuality, and behavioral assessment & intervention. She has been consulting with families, school districts, and state & private agencies since 1993. Dr. Lucker-Greene is involved in professional advocacy and state legislative efforts on behalf of Behavior Analysts and their stakeholders. Dr. Lucker-Greene is extremely passionate about improving the lives of others through the science of Applied Behavior Analysis and the development of ethically-minded professionals in the field of ABA.
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