Empowering Behavior Support Specialists & RBTs Training Series - Part 2: Indepth Exploration of ABA, Teaching Methods, & Proactive Strategies to Promote Communication, Self-Advocacy, and Engagement is the kind of topic that looks straightforward until it collides with the speed, ambiguity, and competing demands of busy classrooms and teacher-managed routines, adult services and community participation. 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 LSGurdin Consulting, LLC
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Join Free →This 3-part training series is designed for behavior support specialists (i.e., teaching assistants and behavior technicians) who support students in both special education and inclusive classrooms. Attendees will learn foundational information about how best to help students with different diagnoses and learning profiles to do academic tasks, transition between activities, have more positive interactions with peers and adults, self-advocate, become more independent, and use coping strategies. All information presented reflects the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and evidence-based behavioral research. Live & On-Demand: Once the live stream has been done, this training will be offered on-demand. Staff will be able to access the modules through their Behavior Live portal at their convenience. Learning is assessed through quizzes at the end of every module and a certificate of attendance is provided. Additional material for follow-up training and discussions with other team members are available upon request. Registration process: Email lsgurdin@lsgurdinconsulting.com to sign-up multiple staff for one or all of the para training modules. Discounts are available for registering 25 or more staff. Staff will need to set-up a BehaviorLive account and register for the modules using a unique code (sent once staff are registered with LSGurdin Consulting). Part 2 Topics Demystifying ABADiscrete Trials & Incidental Teaching for Autistic StudentsProactive Strategies to Improve Student Communication, Self-Advocacy, & Engagement with Respect, and Compassion
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| COA | 2 | — |
| BACB® | 2 | — |
For over 25 years, Ms. Gurdin has been working with students, families, and school-based professionals with students from preschool to age 22 with a range of special needs and complex profiles. She is founder of LSGurdin Consulting, LLC, where she provides consultation, student evaluations, parent consultation, professional development, and recruitment support to school districts across Massachusetts. She works collaboratively with parents and school professionals to facilitate integrated support across settings and maximize behavior change and skill development. Ms. Gurdin also provides parent coaching to help parents implement behavioral strategies to improve behavior, encourage independence, and build stronger family relationships. In addition, she offers cutting-edge live and on-demand continuing education events to behavior analysts. Ms. Gurdin is a Part-Time Lecturer in the Master's in ABA program and College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University. Ms. Gurdin is also on the board of MassABA. When she is not working, she is spending time with her husband, three children (ages 21, 20, and 15) and two dogs.
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280 research articles with practitioner takeaways
279 research articles with practitioner takeaways
258 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.