The RUBI (Research Units on Behavioral Intervention) Parent Training Program is among the most rigorously studied caregiver-mediated intervention models for autistic children with disruptive behavior. Developed through a multi-site research consortium, RUBI has been validated in randomized controlled trials demonstrating significant reductions in disruptive and challenging behaviors when caregivers are systematically trained in behavioral management strategies.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via ABA Centers
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Join Free →This introductory training will provide Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) with an overview of the RUBI Caregiver Training model, a structured, evidence-based program designed to support caregivers of autistic children with co-occurring behavioral challenges. Led by Karen Bearss, PhD, Vice President of Caregiver-Mediated Solutions at Catalight, Inc., and lead author of the RUBI Parent Training Manual, this session will introduce the theoretical foundations, core components, and practical strategies embedded within the RUBI model. Participants will gain an understanding of how caregiver-mediated interventions can be implemented to reduce disruptive behavior, strengthen skill development, and promote positive family outcomes. The training will highlight the role of the BCBA in supporting caregivers through this model and provide guidance on how RUBI can be integrated into clinical practice.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 2 | General |
Karen Bearss, PhD is Vice President of Caregiver-Mediated Solutions at Catalight and Affiliate Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington. She previously served as Clinical Director of the Seattle Children's Autism Center where she also directed the RUBI Clinic. Dr. Bearss earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Florida. She is a leading expert in the development, testing, and implementation of caregiver-mediated interventions for autistic youth with co-occurring challenging behaviors. Dr. Bearss is the first author of the RUBI Parent Training Manual, now available as part of the Programs that Work series at Oxford University Press.
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