Getting Soapbox-y with AAC: Cleaning Up Understanding and Misconceptions becomes clinically important the moment a team has to turn good intentions into reliable action inside language assessment, teaching sessions, caregiver coaching, and natural communication routines. In Getting Soapbox-y with AAC: Cleaning Up Understanding and Misconceptions, for this course, the practical stakes show up in clearer case conceptualization, better instructional targets, and stronger generalization, not in abstract discussion alone.
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| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
| COA | 1 | — |
Amy Crye holds a Master of Science in Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas. With over 20 years of experience, she has utilized her training in Behavior Analysis to mentor and coach BCBAs and trainees in designing and implementing effective educational and behavioral programs for children and adults. Crye has collaborated with more than 100 school districts to help them serve their students by enhancing existing programs and developing new ones to meet diverse student needs. Her work has emphasized program development, competency-based training for staff, and quality assurance. In her role as Director of Services with Behavior Services of the Rockies, Crye works with other members of the Leadership Team to ensure clients receive appropriate and high-quality services. She also actively seeks opportunities to provide services for families in underserved areas. Crye has authored numerous presentations for local, regional, and international conferences, sharing valuable information with fellow behavior analysts and professionals in related fields. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals. In her volunteer outreach activities, Crye serves as Secretary of the Colorado Association for Behavior Analysis (COABA) Dissemination Committee. She actively works with the committee’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) and Newsletter subgroups to make information on Behavior Analysis more available to Colorado communities. Additionally, Crye is a dedicated member of the COABA Conference Planning Committee. Her focus is on providing opportunities for Colorado RBTs, BCaBAs, BCBAs, and trainees to share their work. As a Boulder, CO local, she enjoys hiking in the Rockies and supporting Boulder’s music and theater venues.
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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.