From Metrics to Meaning: How Smart Data Builds Better ABA Organizations and Better Outcomes becomes clinically important the moment a team has to turn good intentions into reliable action inside clinic sessions and day-to-day service delivery. In From Metrics to Meaning: How Smart Data Builds Better ABA Organizations and Better Outcomes, for this course, the practical stakes show up in service continuity, accurate reporting, and defensible clinical decisions, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →In ABA treatment, truly great clinicians don't just collect data — they use it with intention. The same holds true for great organizations. Yet, when moving beyond single-subject design, many ABA providers struggle to aggregate and interpret data at scale to demonstrate whether their therapeutic model truly delivers. Compounding this challenge, organizations often fail to sustain clinical excellence as they grow not because the model is flawed, but because the business foundation isn't strong enough to support long-term outcomes. This session offers a practical roadmap for transforming raw operational and clinical metrics into meaningful organizational action for the future with the ultimate goal of achieving what matters most: measurable outcomes for children, supported by a resilient and sustainable business model. Participants will explore how a focused, simplified approach to data can align teams, surface early warning signs, and foster a culture of clarity and accountability. And how long-term clinical success and financial health are not opposing goals, but deeply interconnected. The session will also explore how clean, consistent, well-structured data lays the foundation for the future of ABA — powering AI, predictive analytics, and smarter decision-making. Without data integrity, even the most advanced technologies fall short.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
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| BACB® | 1 | General |
Kathleen Bailey Stengel is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over two decades of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), specializing in the treatment and program development for individuals on the autism spectrum. With a strong clinical foundation and a passion for improving outcomes, she has built and led multiple ABA practices, gaining recognition for her ability to design scalable systems that enhance quality of care and clinical performance.Ms. Stengel began her academic journey at Temple University and earned her Master of Science in Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas. Throughout her training, she developed and implemented ABA programs for children with autism and created family-centered training models that promoted success in home and community settings.Following graduation, Ms. Stengel launched specialized clinical programs focused on children with behavioral and developmental disorders, incorporating Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) strategies to optimize service delivery. Her career has remained anchored in a commitment to population health management and evidence-based care that meaningfully supports children and families.As CEO of NeurAbilities Healthcare, Ms. Stengel advanced an interdisciplinary care model that integrated neurology, neuropsychology, behavior analysis, speech-language pathology, and occupational therapy to deliver comprehensive and coordinated services. Her leadership was instrumental in standardizing high-quality, replicable care models across diverse clinical settings.Today, Ms. Stengel serves as a board member for several organizations and as Executive in Residence at Avesi Partners, a private equity firm focused on healthcare investment. She continues to lend her expertise to innovative healthcare initiatives, with a particular focus on outcomes-driven care, system design, and scalable leadership in behavioral health.
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