Family treatment guidance is a cornerstone of effective ABA service delivery, yet it remains one of the most challenging aspects of practice for many behavior analysts. The success of any behavior-analytic intervention depends heavily on caregiver buy-in and active participation, as generalization and maintenance of treatment gains require consistent implementation across all environments.
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Join Free →Providing quality, effective behavior-analytic services in home and community settings requires caregiver buy-in and active participation for ongoing generalization and maintenance of meaningful positive outcomes. Family treatment guidance sessions are an essential component of engaging in best practices and in alignment with funding source requirements to authorize the continuation of applied behavior analysis services. This event encourages learners to consider the ethical obligations we have as analysts to engage compassionately with the caregivers of our clients and how a behavioral repertoire of cultural humility, using a values-based approach, and engaging in compassionate practices can ultimately lead to greater client outcomes and improved quality of life. The presenters will discuss current literature regarding cultural competencies, values-based and compassionate behavior analytic practices, operational definitions of compassionate practices, and a view of these practices from an ACT framework. Approaches to problem-solving are discussed to encourage attendees to engage in compassionate and culturally responsive practices with themselves and the families they serve.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Ethics |
Jennifer Lenderman is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst who has been working in the field since 2008. She holds a Master's in Education from Arizona State University in Curriculum and Instruction in Applied Behavior Analysis. She completed her Bachelor's Degree at Florida International University in Miami, Florida. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis. Jennifer obtained her independent fieldwork and practicum experience working in behavior-focused group homes with adults who engaged in severe problem behaviors. Jennifer has worked with children and adults with varying disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders. Jennifer is well versed in working collaboratively with clients, families, staff, educators, support coordinators and other client supports to help facilitate positive behavior change and ultimately attain improvements in quality of life outcomes. She has experience developing behavior plans for the natural environment, working closely with parents, staff and other caregivers to train behavior change procedures and acquisition skills to proficiency, as well as, providing ongoing support to the treatment team until goals are met. Jennifer has completed the OBM Certificate Program through Florida Institute of Technology, and has spent the last 9 years in clinical leadership. She is currently a Level 2 PEAK practitioner. As a Clinical Director, Jennifer is responsible for the clinical and administrative operations for her designated states and regions. She has led expansion across the states of Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. Fun fact: In May 2022, Jennifer was appointed as an honorary Tennessean by Governor Bill Lee. She currently supports operations in Northern Georgia, New Jersey, and Illinois. Jennifer’s passions in the field of ABA are ethics, supervision, performance management, and ABA leadership. In her free time, Jennifer is a loving wife, mother, and friend who loves the outdoors, weight-lifting, music, and farming quail.
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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.