The ABA Supervision Handbook, developed to provide a systematic framework for training and evaluating prospective behavior analysts, represents one of the field's more concrete attempts to standardize what happens during BCBA fieldwork supervision. Dr.
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Join Free →The ABA Supervision Handbook has contributed to improving the training and evaluation process for prospective behavior analysts, providing a systematic approach to developing clinical competency. This panel presentation will delve into the finer points of the ABA Supervision Handbook, teaching methods, and barriers to supervision; providing attendees with a deeper understanding of its effect on supervisory practices. Through real-world examples and case studies, attendees will gain insights into how the handbook can be applied to optimize the supervisory experience, foster trainee growth, and ensure ethical practice. Lastly, attendees will learn how organizations can integrate the handbook into their supervision processes to enhance training, promote consistency, and cultivate a culture of excellence.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Supervision |
Dr. Karly Cordova, Ed.D., BCBA-D, received her Bachelor's Degree in Human Growth and Development, her Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology, and her Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership with a minor in Autism. Dr. Cordova has worked in the field of ABA since 2001, consulting in schools, clinics, group homes, and private homes; and has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2004. Dr. Cordova’s expertise resides in the areas of teaching functional life skills, conducting research in applied settings, disseminating ABA through effective and systematic supervision, and building capacity within organizations. Additionally, Dr. Cordova served as Florida’s Gold Coast ABA’s Vice President and subsequent President, and as a senate board member for the Credentialing of Ethical Behavioral Organizations (COEBO). Dr. Cordova has authored four books on structured approaches to supervision.
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