Psychology Essentials for the Practicing Behavior Analyst matters because it changes what a BCBA notices when decisions have to hold up in case conceptualization, intervention design, staff training, and literature-informed problem solving. In Psychology Essentials for the Practicing Behavior Analyst, for this course, the practical stakes show up in stronger conceptual consistency and better translational decision making, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →Recent criticisms of those providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy have shed light on areas where behavior analysts may be lacking when it comes to training and service delivery. For example, there has been an increased focus on the development of a "compassionate care" repertoire of skills for behavior analysts working with patients and families (e.g., Taylor et al., 2018). Further, survey data has suggested that behavior analysts may not be receiving adequate training in essential relationship-building skills that may enhance the level of care they are providing (i.e., Leblanc, Taylor, & Marchese, 2020). Similarly, behavior analysts are often criticized for poor collaborative and consultative skills, particularly when working with those in other professions (e.g., Critchfield et al., 2017). While these skills have not historically been emphasized in behavior analysis, they are prominent in the field of psychology. Thus, this symposium will acknowledge our historical and theoretical psychological roots and discuss relevant and necessary skills from psychology in the areas of therapeutic skill development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and trauma-informed care that can serve to enhance our practice as behavior analysts.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
| COA | 0 | — |
Dr. Lauryn Toby is a licensed psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She is the Director of Behavioral Health for an integrated primary care clinic in Indiana. Dr. Toby has over 10 years experience in the field assessing and diagnosing autism, working with patients with severe and challenging behavior, and has spent time in rural settings establishing behavioral support and diagnostic services in areas with limited resources. She previously taught for Drake University’s ABA program in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Toby has published in multiple journals and has written book chapters on the topic of co-morbid conditions in individuals with autism. She recently released her first book, Psychology Essentials for Behavior Analysts. Dr. Toby is passionate about integrated care and improving the interdisciplinary practice of behavior analysts. Her current research interests include the use of decision-making models to enhance the training of BCBAs, non-traditional symptom presentations in autism, and the intersection and application of psychological principles to behavior analysis to enhance training for new clinicians.
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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.