Bridging the Divide across the Autism Spectrum belongs in serious BCBA study because it shapes whether behavior-analytic decisions stay useful once they leave a clean training example and enter adult services and community participation, community routines and natural environments. In Bridging the Divide across the Autism Spectrum, 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 Profound Autism Summit
Take This Course →Including ethics, supervision, and topics like this one. New live CEU every Wednesday.
Join Free →The world of social media has unfortunately created a chasm in the autism community, creating conflict between language-abled autistic adults and parents of the profound population. I will address my efforts to bridge that gap in my role as an autistic ABA therapist with social media influencer status. We will discuss options for increasing understanding within the autism community, hopefully enhancing supports across the spectrum.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
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| BACB® | 0 | — |
| COA | 1 | — |
| NASW | 1 | — |
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Kaelynn was diagnosed with autism at the age of 10.Widely recognized for her role in the Netflix series Love on the Spectrum, Kaelynn uses her social media to promote meaningful inclusion and actionable support, reaching millions worldwide in her mission of autism advocacy.She is the author of Life on the Bridge, a book that bridges the gaps of understanding between autistic and non-autistic people through personal and professional insight.Since being hired by Project Hope in 2015 as a Registered Behavior Technician, Kaelynn now leads therapy sessions, develops staff training content, and shares her insights nationally as a speaker.
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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.