Applied behavior analysis provides powerful technology for shaping behavior in young children, but behavioral technology is not the same as developmental knowledge. A BCBA who can design an errorless teaching program for receptive labels but cannot place that skill in the context of typical language development for a 3-year-old is missing information that should influence the target selection, the teaching approach, and the way progress is communicated to caregivers.
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Join Free →Applying Child Development in Applied Behavior Analysis Practice - This presentation explores how principles of child development can be meaningfully applied within ABA practice for children ages 2 to 5. While ABA provides powerful tools for shaping behavior, incorporating knowledge of developmental milestones—such as cognitive, adaptive, social-emotional, communication, and motor skills—can enhance the relevance and effectiveness of interventions. This session offers practical strategies for behavior analysts to integrate developmental frameworks when assessing, programming, and coaching caregivers in early intervention. Participants will review real-life examples, explore how developmental science can inform goal selection, and discuss how to maintain behavior-analytic integrity while honoring the natural progression of childhood development. The session encourages an interactive dialogue on improving outcomes through a developmentally aware ABA approach. Using a Tiered Model Case Consultation format to Support Practitioners in a Cross-Disciplinary, Pediatric Setting for High-Risk Cases Grand Rounds is a well-known platform in the medical field that has been used to train and support clinicians with high-risk or challenging cases (Sandal, Iannuzzi, Knohl, 2013). In the medical field, Grand Rounds consists of a clinician presenting a case to fellow professionals for clinical problem-solving, education and support for complex clinical procedures, and overall assessment/treatment support. Over the years, a call to change the traditional Grand Rounds platform to be virtual and more responsive to the feedback of the presenting clinicians has emerged (; Sandal, Iannuzzi, Knohl, 2013; Sparkes, et al., 2021). With almost 50% of BCBAs being considered "early career", the impetus for advanced clinical expertise and support from a Grand Rounds team is evident (Brown et al., 2023). The paper will discuss the structure, process, and measures for a large ABA service organization's Grand Rounds format in implementing a tiered model of support via case consultation and clinical committees. Data will be summarized from 2023-2025. To date, the Grand Rounds Committe has supported 375 individual client programs. The most common referring concern to Grand Rounds was severe problem behavior (68% of cases), followed by medical concerns (16% of cases). Results, implications, and future directions will be discussed.
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Shouberte is the FOUNDER/CEO of Behaviour Lifestyle LLC. Shouberte is a QBA, LBA, IBA, ITDS, Author, and Secretary of Non-Profit Organization (DALH). Shouberte is a dedicated leader with a passion for making positive impact in the lives of individuals. She is a secretary in a charity organization, a non-profit where she plays an important role in helping the students in an impoverished country to help them achieve their dreams by helping fulfill the mission of the charity. Shouberte’s enthusiasm for continuous learning is reflected in her pursuit to expand her knowledge and expertise. Beyond her role in that charity sector, she is an Author, an Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist, a Qualified Behavior Analyst, a Licensed Behavior Analyst and an International Behavior Analyst. Shouberte resides in South Florida with her husband where she currently works at University of Miami (Department of Pediatrics). She enjoys reading books on anything regarding leadership, ABA, and the Bible. In her leisure time, she finds relaxation in watching television indulging in moments of downtime to recharge her mind, body, and soul to unwind.
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