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SUMMARY:Hangout: Getting Started with SBT
DESCRIPTION:Come join a few of our group admins/moderators as we discuss how we got started with SBT and how to set yourself up to get started on a successful path! \n\n\n\nThis is a FREE informal hangout with no CEUs. The event will not be recorded. Participation in the conversation is encouraged! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.pfasbtcommunity.com/event/hangout-getting-started-with-sbt/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T180000
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SUMMARY:Where's Mom!? Navigating Caregiver Separation\, Transition\, & Playtime Apart Using SBT
DESCRIPTION:1 General Learning CEU \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nCourse Abstract: Many learners struggle to generalize skills of all types across different caregivers. This contrast may occur between parents\, parents and grandparents\, different behavior technicians on the learner’s team\, or between treatment team and family. Other learners may have a challenging time continuing to engage in a current activity when a caregiver’s attention is shifted to another person or task\, or when a caregiver may need to step out to engage in another activity while another steps in to fill their place. Many of these adjustments create a setting event for many EOs: these changes signal potential shifts in the schedule of reinforcement for our learners and can occasion high rates of avoidance or escape behavior. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify at least 5 dimensions necessary to include in treatment design of this type of branch.\n\n\n\nDescribe 3 different SBT CAB branch styles related to separation from a caregiver.\n\n\n\nDesign an SBT CAB branch related to physical separation from a caregiver.\n\n\n\n\nPresenter Bio: Emily Kearney is a BCBA in the US who focuses on using the nuance of our science across populations to teach effectively and safely. She is guided by the Constructional Approach\, which aims to alleviate and prevent distress and discomfort by focusing on missing skill repertoires rather than behavior reduction. Using a component/composite analysis allows us to determine what is missing and why the behavior that might otherwise be labeled as disruptive\, challenging and so forth\, is perfectly logical from the perspective of the learner. The SBT process fits very nicely into this framework for some learners and Emily really enjoys mentoring other BCBAs to understand the components in a deep way so that they can best apply them in unique combinations for their learners\, and really tease out the best teaching methodology to reach socially-significant outcomes for their learners.
URL:https://www.pfasbtcommunity.com/event/wheres-mom-navigating-caregiver-separation-transition-playtime-apart-using-sbt/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T210000
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SUMMARY:When Medical Concerns Impact HRE
DESCRIPTION:1 Ethics CEU \n\n\n\nCourse Abstract: Many learners for whom SBT is appropriate have secondary diagnoses or conditions that involve chronic or persistent pain and discomfort which may limit mobility and stamina. These conditions can affect their ability to reach HRE as well as impact the response effort of completing expected CAB activities. This webinar will discuss issues related to ethical implementation of SBT with this type of learner and present a process for assessing and creating a secondary plan for customizing sessions when this setting event acts as a pervasive MO. We will discuss ways to adjust HRE activities\, options for customizing SBT steps\, and a form of Universal Protocol to use across those sessions. We will look at targets related to learner response to this format and public accompaniment signs as well as creating training for staff to recognize when to move between the two types of sessions based on those signs. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify signs of private events that would correspond with challenges reaching HRE\n\n\n\nComplete a plan for a secondary protocol for days when the client has medical challenges affecting implementation of SBT\n\n\n\nIdentify several targets that can be implemented on days when typical programming is not appropriate\n\n\n\n\nPresenter Bio:Emily Kearney is a BCBA in the US who focuses on using the nuance of our science across populations to teach effectively and safely. She is guided by the Constructional Approach\, which aims to alleviate and prevent distress and discomfort by focusing on missing skill repertoires rather than behavior reduction. Using a component/composite analysis allows us to determine what is missing and why the behavior that might otherwise be labeled as disruptive\, challenging and so forth\, is perfectly logical from the perspective of the learner. The SBT process fits very nicely into this framework for some learners and Emily really enjoys mentoring other BCBAs to understand the components in a deep way so that they can best apply them in unique combinations for their learners\, and really tease out the best teaching methodology to reach socially-significant outcomes for their learners. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.pfasbtcommunity.com/event/when-medical-concerns-impact-hre/
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SUMMARY:What If It's Medical? Assessing Medical Influences on Interfering Behavior
DESCRIPTION:1 Ethics CEU \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nCourse Abstract: Intense or interfering behaviors are often the first symptom to visibly manifest for people with disabilities\, especially those who are non-verbal. These behavioral manifestations are often brought to the attention of behavior analysts and when these patterns are mistaken for purely behaviorally maintained—especially automatically reinforced behavior—there is a risk of ineffective or overly restrictive responses that compromise safety\, dignity\, and respect. \n\n\n\nThis presentation demonstrates behavioral patterns commonly associated with chronic\, acute\, and intermittent medical concerns (e.g. pain\, gastrointestinal issues\, sleep disruption\, UTIs\, etc.). Participants will learn how to evaluate data for indicators that behavior may be influenced by medical variables acting as setting events or establishing or abolishing operations\, rather than primary behavioral function. \n\n\n\nAttendees will explore how to organize and share meaningful behavioral data with medical providers and interdisciplinary team members\, including what information medical professionals typically find helpful. Emphasis is placed on assessment\, ethical decision-making\, interdisciplinary collaboration\, and reducing diagnostic overshadowing to support safer\, more effective care. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nReview patterns that may indicate chronic and acute medical issues\, including intermittent medical issues\n\n\n\nEvaluate data for patterns that indicate automatic reinforcement function or medical issue as a setting event or abolishing/establishing operation\n\n\n\nIdentify ways that data can be shared with the medical provider or interdisciplinary team members and what medical providers are looking for\n\n\n\nExplore assessments that can be used to indicate potential medical issues and show progress\n\n\n\n\nPresenter Bios: \n\n\n\nEmily Kearney is a BCBA in the US who focuses on using the nuance of our science across populations to teach effectively and safely. She is guided by the Constructional Approach\, which aims to alleviate and prevent distress and discomfort by focusing on missing skill repertoires rather than behavior reduction. Using a component/composite analysis allows us to determine what is missing and why the behavior that might otherwise be labeled as disruptive\, challenging and so forth\, is perfectly logical from the perspective of the learner. The SBT process fits very nicely into this framework for some learners and Emily really enjoys mentoring other BCBAs to understand the components in a deep way so that they can best apply them in unique combinations for their learners\, and really tease out the best teaching methodology to reach socially-significant outcomes for their learners. \n\n\n\nKelly Bryson\, MA\, BCBA lives in Columbia\, SC with her husband and a dog who has vision impairments but is really good at sniffing out treats. She loves to read fantasy and nonfiction\, listen to live music\, and go paddle boarding. She is currently enrolled in the Special Education PhD Program (Research and Teaching) at The University of South Carolina. She has been a BCBA since 2014\, and worked with children and adults with autism in home\, school\, and community settings as a behavior analyst. She has also worked as a SPED teacher in an EBD program and as a resource teacher. For the last 8 years\, she has supported adults with lifelong disabilities in group homes and vocational sites at The Babcock Center\, where she currently serves as the Director of Behavior Supports. She has experience working across the lifespan\, and in coordination with medical professionals\, including psychiatrists\, pharmacists\, and other health care providers.
URL:https://www.pfasbtcommunity.com/event/what-if-its-medical-assessing-medical-influences-on-interfering-behavior/
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SUMMARY:You Want Me To Do What!? Intro to SBT for Behavior Technicians: The Foundations
DESCRIPTION:1 RBT PDU \n\n\n\nCourse Abstract: This course will discuss the rationale for the Skill-Based Treatment (SBT) approach and instruction on how to determine the Optimal Teaching Opportunity during sessions\, while avoiding causing unnecessary distress to clients. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe how values inform evidence-based practice \n\n\n\nIdentify barriers to using traditional extinction procedures \n\n\n\nDescribe the primary goal of Skill Based Treatment\n\n\n\nIdentify the Optimal Teaching Opportunity (OTO) within trials to maximize the effectiveness of skill building\n\n\n\n\nPresenter Bio: \n\n\n\nAnnaMarie Stoudenmire is a BCBA who has held certification for 9 years. She has worked with RBTs for the duration of that 9 years. AnnaMarie has been implementing SBT since 2020 across numerous clients and has served as a moderator in the PFA/SBT Community group throughout that time\, providing guidance to members on SBT processes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.pfasbtcommunity.com/event/you-want-me-to-do-what-intro-to-sbt-for-behavior-technicians/
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SUMMARY:(IN PERSON - WA) 3-Day Intensive PFA/SBT Workshop - "Beyond the Protocol: Behavioral Artistry in PFA/SBT\, From Individual Implementation to Organizational Change"
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Protocol: Behavioral Artistry in PFA/SBTFrom Individual Implementation to Organizational Change\n\n\n\n\nRegister now!\n\n\n\n\n20+ CEUs\, including 4 Ethics + 3 Supervision \n\n\n\nJoin presenters Hillary Laney\, Liisa Podosek\, Dr. Edward Sanabria\, and Beth Nelson IN PERSON in Issaquah\, WA for 3 fun and info-packed days learning about Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect: \n\n\n\n\n3 days of interactive learning\n\n\n\nImmediately applicable content – walk away ready to implement!\n\n\n\nNetworking event included!!\n\n\n\nThis training will be recorded by a professional videography team – be part of the action!\n\n\n\nAll attendees will receive lifetime access to the recording after the event!\n\n\n\n\nWho will benefit: \n\n\n\n\nBCBAs\, school professionals\, or other providers working in homes\, schools\, or clinics\n\n\n\nPeople looking to enhance their skills with designing and implementing PFA/SBT and assent-based care protocols (newbies or those who have been at it for years!)\n\n\n\nLeaders\, company owners\, or professional go-getters looking for insight on how to support a shift towards assent-based care practices within an organization\n\n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn: \n\n\n\n\nHow to design foundational assent-based care strategies\n\n\n\nHow to design and implement a PFA\n\n\n\nEffective SBT branch planning\n\n\n\nStep-by-step implementation guidance\, troubleshooting\, and data collection\n\n\n\nGeneralization and maintenance planning and implementation\n\n\n\nNuances of the process across school\, home\, clinic\, and telehealth implementation\n\n\n\nA deep dive into the nuances of school-based implementation\n\n\n\nHow to apply behavioral artistry to problem solve challenges in the applied setting\n\n\n\nCaregiver buy-in and training strategies\n\n\n\nHow to improve your staff training and supervision strategies and systems\n\n\n\nHow to scale assent-based care across an organization\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters: \n\n\n\n\nHillary Laney spearheaded a company-wide transformation to assent-based care at one of the largest ABA organizations in the country. She built the mentorship infrastructure\, data systems\, and implementation frameworks that resulted in hundreds of clinicians and clinical leaders being trained and thousands of clients benefiting from PFA/SBT and assent-based care practices. She currently works as a Senior VP of Clinical Services at Centria Autism.\n\n\n\nLiisa Podosek built and delivered mentorship programs that transformed how hundreds of practitioners implement PFA/SBT and assent-based care\, guiding clinicians from “I read about this” to “I can do this confidently.” She brings a trauma-informed lens to mentorship\, helping practitioners navigate difficult cases and develop authentic caregiver partnerships. She currently leads the development and coordination of educational offerings through PFA & SBT Community.\n\n\n\nDr. Edward Sanabria designed and implemented large-scale PFA/SBT mentorship systems that trained clinicians across the country in assessment and treatment approaches that prioritize client safety\, dignity\, and assent. His research interests in interdisciplinary collaboration\, reflective practice\, and the large-scale adoption of behavioral interventions inform his approach to helping practitioners develop humility-driven clinical practices that build strong therapeutic relationships. He currently serves as Senior Director of Functional Analysis and Treatment Implementation at Centria Autism\, where he oversees national assent-based care training initiatives and PFA/SBT mentorship.\n\n\n\nBeth Nelson leads with joy while bringing Skill-Based Treatment (SBT) to students in Bellingham Public Schools\, where she has been coaching and supporting educators with implementation since her introduction to the process in 2019. Through strong relationships and collaborative practices\, she initiated and partnered with colleagues to fuel enthusiasm for the safe and ethical outcomes of Skill-Based Treatment\, fostering genuine buy-in from families and staff\, and strengthening teams to better support students with complex behavioral profiles. Beth also has extensive experience with SBT as a parent\, bringing a perspective few providers can offer — one grounded in both professional expertise and the lived reality of family life. Her 14-year-old daughter has been the recipient of SBT services and is now a self-proclaimed “my way expert” who loves to help teach staff how to implement the process.\n\n\n\n\n**Note: This event will be professionally recorded to support ongoing education and implementation of PFA/SBT practices. While attendees will not be the primary focus of the recording\, all registrants will be required to sign a video release.**  \n\n\n\n\nI want to join! Sign me up!
URL:https://www.pfasbtcommunity.com/event/3-day-wkshp/
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