Fieldwork supervision in applied behavior analysis brings together supervisors and supervisees from remarkably diverse backgrounds. Trainees vary in prior educational experience, neurological profiles, cultural contexts, language backgrounds, disability status, and individual learning preferences.
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Join Free →Universal Design for Learning (UDL) offers a robust framework for creating inclusive learning environments (CAST, 2011), extending its applicability to behavior-analytic fieldwork supervision. This presentation delves into UDL principles and their direct relevance to fieldwork supervision within the field of applied behavior analysis. Behavior-analytic fieldwork supervision encounters trainees with diverse backgrounds, educational levels, disabilities, cultural experiences, and individual traits. UDL provides a comprehensive framework adaptable to supervision, fostering flexible learning environments that cater to the unique needs of trainees accumulating fieldwork experience hours. Attendees will explore the core tenets of UDL and gain insight into practical strategies for its integration into behavior-analytic fieldwork supervision. Through case studies and active student responding, participants will actively assess the tangible impact of UDL implementation and acquire tools for embedding it into their supervisory practices. By embracing UDL principles, supervisors can cultivate flexible learning environments that stimulate heightened engagement, facilitate skill acquisition, and ultimately foster more inclusive and impactful supervision experiences.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Supervision |
| COA | 1 | — |
Ally Wharam (she/her) is a BCBA, instructional designer, mom of three, and the founder of Sidekick Learning, an online training system for ABA organizations and fieldwork students. She is also the host of In the Field: The ABA Podcast, where she explores the realities of supervision, training, and leadership in applied behavior analysis. She completed her doctorate in Instructional Design and Technology at the University of Virginia, and her work blends evidence-based instructional design with real-world experience to promote high-quality, sustainable learning across the field.
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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.