Special Paper Session: Parent Training belongs in serious BCBA study because it shapes whether behavior-analytic decisions stay useful once they leave a clean training example and enter case conceptualization, intervention design, staff training, and literature-informed problem solving. In Parent Training, 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 →As of 2024, over half of all BCBA's have received their initial certification to work in the field within the past five years. In addition, early career behavior analysts are frequently required to conduct caregiver training. According to the BACB certificant data, although over 80% of BCBAs provide services to Autism Spectrum Disorders, only .4% of BCBAs report caregiver training as their primary area of practice. Effective caregiver training is the cornerstone of effectively fading services over time, yet many early career BCBAs report receiving minimal training or education in working with caregivers. This paper presentation aims to address common barriers to effective caregiver training including strategies to bolster the pairing process and selecting goals that align the values of the caregiver and the therapist. Evidence-based behavior analytic strategies for assessing and addressing barriers to progress will be discussed that any BCBA, regardless of experience level, will be able to use in daily practice. A case study in which one of the assessment tools was to used to address barriers will be reviewed as well. Parent Training, but do I gotta?!? In the realm of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, the imperative of caregiver involvement is paramount, particularly when receiving funds from insurance providers. Despite the BACB mandate to engage relevant stakeholders in client treatment, formal education on caregiver training remains at a minimum and sometimes even absent from standard coursework and task lists. This deficiency poses a significant challenge for practitioners, thrusting them into a trial-by-fire scenario as they navigate the complexities of caregiver collaboration. Our presentation aims to illuminate this critical gap in ABA training and offer insights into novel strategies for effective caregiver engagement. Drawing upon contemporary research and leveraging real-world case studies, we seek to equip both novice and experienced practitioners with practical tools to avoid common pitfalls in parent training while upholding the standards of excellence in treatment provision. By bridging the divide between theory and practice, our session endeavors to empower ABA service providers to cultivate meaningful partnerships with caregivers, thereby optimizing outcomes for clients across the lifespan.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
| COA | 1 | — |
| FL MH/PSY | 1 | — |
Colleen F. Taylor became a BCBA in May of 2020. She has been working in the field of ABA since 2011 with a variety of populations in settings including homes, classrooms, clinics, and forensic facilities. She has a passion for teaching social skills, collaborating across disciplines and professions, and empowering caregivers to use Behavior Analysis. In her free time, Colleen enjoys spending time with her two daughters and husband in Tallahassee, attempting to garden and exploring state parks.
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