Synthesizing ABA Treatment Goals Aligned with DSM-V Criteria matters because it changes what a BCBA notices when decisions have to hold up in clinical documentation, payer communication, supervision records, and leadership review. In Synthesizing ABA Treatment Goals Aligned with DSM-V Criteria, for this course, the practical stakes show up in service continuity, accurate reporting, and defensible clinical decisions, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →In the landscape of insurance-reimbursed ABA services, treatment plan approval requires adherence to medical necessity criteria. However, a barrier presents in the fieldwork and training of Behavior Analysts: the absence of education on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V) diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and how these criteria align with goal development and treatment planning. The knowledge gap is continually expanding; most Behavior Analysts deliver insurance-funded ABA services to consumers with ASD. As the field continues to multiply, practitioners must receive training to ensure the timely provision of ABA services. This workshop combines lectures and hands-on practical exercises to teach participants how to synthesize treatment plan goals with the DSM-V criteria. Through a series of interactive activities, participants will explore the different strategies for aligning treatment goals with common behavior analytic assessment tools. Further, participants will discuss the practical application of the content in the applied setting and address the potential challenges of implementing these strategies.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 3 | General |
| COA | 3 | — |
| FL MH/PSY | 3 | — |
Dr. Ally Dube is a doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has demonstrated proven success with the use of creative treatment approaches to challenging behaviors. Prior to board certification in 2015, Ally worked in the ABA field for 15 years. Ally has experience working with individuals of all ages and populations with a wide variety of communication abilities. In 2013, Ally co-founded Compass Innovative Behavior Strategies, a multidisciplinary New Hampshire-based behavioral health provider, where she served as the Chief Clinical Officer. Compass became the largest ABA service provider in NH, with 4 clinic locations, 150+ employees, serving hundreds of families. Compass was an award-winning company, gaining recognition from NH Business Magazine as the #1 Fastest Growing Family Owned Business in 2019 and the #1 Company to Watch for 2020. In July 2021, Compass entered into a merger with a national ABA provider. For 2 years, Ally oversaw all clinical services for the merged company in her executive role as Vice President of Clinical Services. Ally also served as President of the NHABA Chapter from 2020-2022, and she has been a mentor at Simmons University and an Adjunct Professor at Antioch University New England. In both teaching roles, Ally led Applied Behavior Analysis coursework for graduate students pursuing board certification. Ally currently serves as President of the Behavior Analyst Leadership Council, addressing the need for professional development opportunities, capacity building and the advancement of business interests within the field of Behavior Analysis. She is also the Founder and President of a non-profit organization called Safety, Outreach, Assessment and Resources (SOAR).
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258 research articles with practitioner takeaways
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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.