The field of behavior analysis has undergone a remarkable demographic transformation. What was once a male-dominated discipline has become a female-dominated profession, with women comprising the substantial majority of Board Certified Behavior Analysts.
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Join Free →Women at Work: Strengthening Interpersonal Skills to Manage Difficult Situations Jamie Hughes-Lika and Karen Hans Working in the field of behavior analysis has transitioned over the years from a boy's club to a female-dominated industry. While this change is apparent, it can still be difficult for women to navigate our networks at work and deliver tough messages. These messages can include anything from negotiating a fair wage, giving feedback to a colleague, or disagreeing with a clinical treatment team. The ability to have meaningful conversations with others, without losing the intent of the message, and with grace and ease can be one of the most challenging soft skills to master. We know that successful interactions with others require well-developed interpersonal skills, but without a framework, these soft skills are not implemented consistently. During this presentation, the presenters will go over how to identify the intent behind the conversations, the ability to find shared meaning with those they are speaking with, and navigating between the facts of the situation and their interpretations of the situation. This will help participants understand how to practice having these tough conversations and give them a framework to follow. Women Mentoring Women: A Call for Mentorship Throughout Their Career Lifespan Kristin Korinko, Michelle Ammon, and Christy Smiley According to the most recent literature, there appears to be a gap in mentorship in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The gap appears to widen when searching for mentorship among professional women within our field. Due to current demographic statistics that reveal over 85% of the BACB certificants identify as "Female" this presentation is a call to action (BACB, 2023). It should also be noted that the perspectives of women tend to shift as we encounter certain developmental milestones along our career path. This presentation will be provided by three (3) women who are at different points in their careers. We will present points of view and discussion prompts as they relate to current literature from the "novice" to the "seasoned." Key takeaways will include the benefits of mentorship, identification of her own developmental career path, and strategic planning for effective behavior change.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Ethics |
Dr. Hughes-Lika is a Board Certified Behavior Behavior Analyst at the doctoral level (BCBA-D), a licensed behavior analyst (LBA), an International Behavior Analyst (IBA), and an Early Start Denver Model Certified Therapist and Trainer. She has been providing evidence-based services for children with autism and related disorders for over 29 years, and for the past 14 years, she has specialized in interventions for young autistic children (0-4 years). She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology from Saint Ambrose University, her Master of Arts degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from The Ohio State University, and her Ph.D. in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities from the University of Kent in Canterbury, UK. She has taught both undergraduate and graduate courses on behavior analysis, positive behavior support, ASD, and supervision in the US and abroad. She is passionate about the dissemination of behavior analysis. In 2015, she was the recipient of the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis (SABA) International Development Grant for her work to promote research, education, training, and behavior analysis for professionals and families in Albania. She presents her research at national and international conferences and her research studies are published in peer-reviewed journals. Her current research interests and publications are focused on the use of technology to disseminate evidence-based behavioral training to parents and caregivers of children with ASD (OPT-In-Early), the implementation of Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs) for infants and toddlers with ASD, and competency-based supervision systems. She is the founder of The NDBI Navigator, an organization dedicated to supporting professionals working with young autistic children. Rooted in the principles of Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs), it offers accessible, evidence-based, and developmentally appropriate resources to help clinicians, educators, and behavior analysts turn knowledge into meaningful practice.
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