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General CEU: Bridging Bilingualism and Behavior Analysis: Supporting Language Acquisition in Autistic Children Across Cultures

Bridging Bilingualism and Behavior Analysis: Supporting Language Acquisition in Autistic Children Across Cultures matters because it changes what a BCBA notices when decisions have to hold up in home routines and caregiver-led implementation. In Supporting Language Acquisition in Autistic Children Across Cultures, for this course, the practical stakes show up in clearer case conceptualization, better instructional targets, and stronger generalization, not in abstract discussion alone.

Provider: BehaviorLive — via ABA Centers

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Course Description

This 50-minute CEU event, Bridging Bilingualism and Behavior Analysis, we'll explore how an interdisciplinary, culturally responsive approach can support families and practitioners alike. Together, we'll review behavior analytic and linguistic perspectives on bilingual language development, highlight key verbal operants, and dive into practical intervention strategies. We'll look at the latest research on bilingual autistic children—while also addressing and dispelling common myths. With a focus on culturally diverse families, we'll discuss why preserving home languages matters and how to tailor supports to each family's needs. You'll also gain insight into evidence-based ABA strategies, such as Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Natural Environment Teaching (NET), and how these can be applied to foster bilingual growth. Finally, we'll share best practices for collaboration between ABA professionals and SLPs, ensuring every child has the chance to thrive through a holistic, inclusive approach.

What You'll Learn

  1. Identify behavior-analytic and linguistic perspectives on bilingual language development in autistic children.
  2. Describe evidence-based ABA strategies such as DTT and NET for supporting bilingual language acquisition.
  3. Evaluate common myths about bilingualism in autistic children and explain the importance of preserving home languages.

CEU Credits Earned

Certification BodyCreditsType
BACB® 1 General

About the Instructor

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Ullasitha Jagadish
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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.

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