The quality of RBT training is the single largest determinant of treatment fidelity in ABA organizations, yet it is one of the least systematically addressed variables in most service delivery settings. Ivy Chong's course presents a real-world case study demonstrating how evidence-based instructional design principles, applied to technician onboarding and training, can transform both clinical outcomes and business performance.
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Join Free →This presentation explores the intersection the critical role of effective instructional design technician training within an autism service organization. We present a real-world case study to highlight the transformative impact on clinical outcomes and business performance. The project utilized evidence-based instructional design principles to overhaul technician onboarding and training, focusing on skill acquisition, learner engagement, and performance consistency. Attendees will learn how these improvements led to enhanced training quality, reduced onboarding times, and measurable business benefits such as staff retention and overall training efficiency. By connecting robust training practices with organizational success, this case study provides actionable insights for optimizing technician development in autism services.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
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| BACB® | 1 | Ethics |
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Dr. Ivy Chong is the Chief Clinical Officer of Little Leaves Behavioral Services (a division of Full Bloom) and has 28 years’ experience working with individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. She received a doctorate from Western Michigan University in Behavior Analysis and a post-doctoral MBA in Healthcare Management, from Florida Institute of Technology. Ivy previously served as Senior Vice President of Children’s Services at May Institute (2017 – 2023), overseeing the operations of home, school, and center-based services. From 2008 – 2017, Ivy served as the Director of Autism Services and Training at the Scott Center for Autism Treatment and Associate Professor in the College of Psychology and Liberal Arts at Florida Institute of Technology. Ivy is a licensed psychologist (FL, MI) and BCBA-D, and maintains leadership roles on several advisory boards, holds adjunct appointments at Brock University, and UMass Lowell, and has presented at numerous conferences nationally and internationally.
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