Tim Crilly's presentation through Raven Health addresses a gap in BCBA training that has real clinical consequences: the preparation of behavior analysts to build and maintain effective relationships with the families of the individuals they serve. His observation that approximately 50% of all BCBAs have had their certificate for fewer than three years is a precise statement of a workforce reality — the field is growing faster than experienced practitioners can mentor the next generation, and many of the competencies that experienced BCBAs take for granted are being missed entirely in the training of new practitioners.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via Raven Health
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Join Free →In the current ABA landscape, we have seen a steady increase in the need for ABA services throughout the United States. This demand has subsequently driven the need for BCBAs to provide that care. Current information says that ~50% of all BCBAs have had their certificate for less than 3 years. This indicates that a majority of the workforce is new to the field. As a BCBA you are asked to be competent in dozens of various skill in areas you may not have been adequately trained for, or trained at all. Often times the process of learning how to approach family guidance is ignored during a BCBA's training process. Subsequently, they are not prepared to conduct effective and meaningful family guidance. In this session, we will explore strategies for BCBAs to use in their programming to better connect with caregivers, provide more effective family guidance, as well as how to ensure BCBAs can stay consistent in their delivery thus better empowering families to transition care away from daily ABA programming. Learning Objectives 1. Explore the current system that generates BCBAs and the shortcomings in that process and the issues it can create. 2. Develop strategies to build rapport with family. 3. Discuss why strong caregiver relationships are essential to effect care.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
| COA | 1 | — |
Tim has worked in the ABA field for 20 years and became a BCBA in 2011. Tim has worked for two national ABA companies in many capacities from both a clinical and operations perspective. Tim served as the Director of Clinical Autism Services for Magellan Health, where he oversaw a team of care managers responsible for reviewing and authorizing ABA therapy. In this role, Tim was involved in policy development, network development, and external partnerships. Tim currently works as the SVP of Strategic Partnerships at Raven Health. Tim brings his unique experience of having worked on both sides of the industry to this session.
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