Beyond the coursework: Adapting your practice to meet the current needs of adults matters because it changes what a BCBA notices when decisions have to hold up in adult services and community participation. For this course, the practical stakes show up in skills that remain meaningful when school supports disappear and adult expectations change, not in abstract discussion alone.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via BABAT
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Join Free →Behavior analytic coursework and supervision requirements help students develop solid behavior analytic skills or hard skills. Soft skills, critical thinking, and the nuances of working with adults are often left to on-site supervisors. For practitioners who venture into adult services, there are few resources that address these skills explicitly or in one comprehensive manner. This presentation will review important variables to consider when providing services and developing interventions with adults. Understanding these variables can shift your perspective on the matter and help you think critically about the approach, improve your clinical work, and positively impact the lives of the adults you support.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
Jillian Crawley has been working in human services with individuals with disabilities for over 15 years. Currently, she is an assistant director of clinical services for Seven Hills Community Services. In this position, she oversees the clinical work in the NE region, supervises a team of independently licensed clinicians and behavior technicians, and provides direct clinical support to several intensive programs. Jillian has been working to refine affiliate trainings for managers and direct support professionals as well as develop a culture of teamwork and support among all employees. Jillian oversees and conducts a significant amount of the BCBA student and behavior technician supervision throughout the foundation. She has also developed a foundation wide continuing education series for behavior analysts and licensed mental health clinicians. Jillian is an adjunct professor at both William James College and Assumption University, and she volunteers on the human rights committee for the Walnut Street Center in Medford, MA. Jillian’s passion lies in improving the quality of disability services and integrating and disseminating information about behavior analysis.
Dig into the research behind this topic — plain-English summaries written for BCBAs.
280 research articles with practitioner takeaways
279 research articles with practitioner takeaways
252 research articles with practitioner takeaways
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.