Client-centered care is not a departure from behavior analysis — it is a direct extension of its core logic. ABA has always required practitioners to identify what is reinforcing for a specific individual, to assess behavior in context, and to design interventions that produce meaningful change in that person's life.
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Join Free →This panel discussion focuses on the integration of client-centered care within Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). It will highlight practical strategies for delivering ABA services that are responsive to the unique needs of clients. Emphasizing the importance of considering variables such as trauma history, cultural background, and personal preferences, the discussion explores how to enhance client-centered practices in diverse settings. The panel will also address the role of ongoing professional development, including training in Cultural Humility, in improving the delivery of ABA services. Panel Discussion Points: Understanding Client Needs: Strategies for incorporating a client's trauma history, cultural background, and preferences into ABA interventions. Ethical Practice: Aligning ABA practices with the Ethics Code's principles of compassion, dignity, and respect through client-centered care. Practical Implementation: Examples of successes and challenges in applying client-centered care across inpatient hospital settings and community-based services. Cultural Humility: The role of ongoing professional development in enhancing client-centered care, with insights from Cultural Humility training programs.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1.5 | Supervision |
| COA | 1.5 | — |
Dr. Jewel Parham is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations achieve meaningful, lasting behavior change. With over 15 years of experience as a behavior specialist consultant, she has supported children, teens, and young adults, both with and without developmental disabilities, in various settings, including public and private schools, center-based programs, and in-home services.As a Doctoral Level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D), Dr. Parham works as a school-based behavior consultant, collaborating with educators and interdisciplinary teams to support students with diverse educational and behavioral needs. She specializes in bridging the gap between behavior analytic practices and the ever-evolving realities of school environments. Her work emphasizes developing personalized interventions, staff development, and promoting neurodiversity affirming practices
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