Sensory Processing 101: A Collaborative Guide for BCBAs with Occupational Therapy Insights belongs in serious BCBA study because it shapes whether behavior-analytic decisions stay useful once they leave a clean training example and enter joint consultation, shared care planning, school-team communication, and interdisciplinary handoffs. In Sensory Processing 101: A Collaborative Guide for BCBAs with Occupational Therapy Insights, for this course, the practical stakes show up in clearer roles, fewer duplicated efforts, and better coordinated intervention, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →This introductory CEU brings together the perspectives of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and an Occupational Therapist (OT) to demystify sensory processing and its impact on behavior. Participants will learn the foundations of sensory processing, how to identify when a client may benefit from OT support, and how to describe sensory-related concerns in behavioral terms. Through collaborative discussion and practical examples, attendees will gain tools to enhance interdisciplinary communication and better support clients with sensory needs.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
Lindsay Watkins, MEd, BCBA, LBA is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, yoga and mindfulness instructor, and co-founder of the OT + ABA Collab Lab, a cross-disciplinary learning initiative dedicated to strengthening collaboration between occupational therapists and behavior analysts. With eight years of experience across telehealth, in-home, clinic, and tech-enabled care models, Lindsay specializes in accessible skill acquisition, caregiver empowerment, and holistic, individualized supports for neurodivergent learners.Her work blends behavioral science, mindfulness, and collaborative practice to help clinicians integrate evidence-based strategies with compassionate, client-centered care. Lindsay is passionate about bridging disciplines, elevating clinical quality, and making wellness tools more accessible for families and providers alike.
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280 research articles with practitioner takeaways
279 research articles with practitioner takeaways
258 research articles with practitioner takeaways
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