The BACB Task List defines the technical competency domains that supervised fieldwork is designed to develop: behavioral assessment, skill acquisition, behavior reduction, documentation, and ethics. These domains represent the clinical science of behavior analysis, and their inclusion in supervision requirements reflects sound professional judgment about what BCBAs must know and do.
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Join Free →This workshop emphasizes the crucial integration of non-clinical skills into supervision to cultivate well-rounded clinicians effective across diverse demographics. It underscores the necessity of targeting these skills, often overshadowed by BACB task list items, using baseline data from supervisees' non-clinical skills assessments. Current supervisory practices predominantly focus on technical competencies, which, though essential, overlook the full spectrum of necessary skills for clinical practice. This workshop addresses this gap by highlighting the significance of non-clinical skills—communication, empathy, adaptability, organization, time management, and cultural competence. These skills are vital for clinicians to navigate the complexities of high-risk, diverse populations and provide individualized, high-quality care. The workshop combines a brief lecture, handouts, and group discussions to explore methodologies for identifying and targeting essential non-clinical skills. Facilitators Maria Romano, M.ADS, BCBA, R.B.A. (Ont.), and Nicole Banach, M.ADS, BCBA, R.B.A. (Ont.), will guide participants through assessing which non-clinical skills are crucial for different demographics, and how to monitor and track the development of these skills throughout the supervisory timeline. Participants will learn strategies to incorporate non-clinical skill assessments into regular supervisory practices, ensuring a balanced focus on both technical and interpersonal abilities. By the end of the 60-minute session, participants will acquire practical resources for assessing and tracking non-clinical skills, and a supervision framework that equally prioritizes non-clinical skills and task list competencies. This session is designed for BCBAs and Registered Behavioral Analysts involved in training new clinicians, preparing them to meet diverse client needs effectively. The "Bridging the Gap in the Supervisee Experience" workshop promises invaluable insights and tools for supervisors enhancing clinical training quality through balanced emphasis on technical and non-clinical skills.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Supervision |
| APA | 0 | — |
| COA | 1 | — |
Nicole has 9 years’ experience in the field of ABA implementing behaviour analytic principles and evidence-based practices to support youth with comorbid disabilities of autism-spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disorders, as well as mental health disorders across various settings. Nicole graduated from Brock University with a Master of Arts in Applied Disability Studies with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis, and is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. Her strengths and experience include mediator coaching and training, developing individualized programming, behaviour support plans, safety protocols that are based on individual needs to further support socially significant and functional skills, as well as decreasing challenging behaviours. Nicole is passionate about continuously promoting inclusive and enriching environments for individuals to thrive in meanwhile improving their overall quality of life. Additionally, she is passionate about promoting inclusion, acceptance, and awareness for individuals with varying needs to access appropriate services and being active members in society.
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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.