Name: The RBT Technician Meetup: There’s No Such Thing as a Bad Kid: The Foundation of Applying Compassion in Teaching Cooperation over compliance
Start: 2026-4-18T08:00+0:00
End: 2026-4-18T09:00+0:00

Event Type Public

April

18Apr8:00 am9:00 amThe RBT Technician Meetup: There’s No Such Thing as a Bad Kid: The Foundation of Applying Compassion in Teaching Cooperation over compliance

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Presented by BCBA Shayna Gaunt

Earn 1 QABA-ABAT, 1 BACB PDU

RBTs are the backbone of our field – and yet, so often, they are asked to manage challenging behavior while navigating burnout, limited support, and the pressure to “get compliance.” This powerful, practical webinar invites you to pause, reset, and reconnect with the why behind your work. There’s No Such Thing as a Bad Kid challenges the idea that learners are “giving us a hard time” and reframes behavior as communication from a child who may be having a hard time. Through real-life examples, relatable scenarios, and easy-to-apply strategies, you’ll learn how to approach challenging behavior through a compassionate, relationship-based lens – without abandoning goals or expectations. This session emphasizes cooperation over compliance, helping you build trust, safety, and buy-in while reducing escalation and frustration. You’ll walk away with concrete tools for deciding what a learner needs in the moment, responding with empathy, and creating sessions rooted in dignity, joy, and connection. If you’re feeling stretched thin – or simply want to be a stronger, more compassionate practitioner –
this session is for you.

Learning Objectives

Explain how reframing challenging behavior through a compassionate lens supports learning, dignity, and more effective teaching.
Identify and implement compassionate, proactive, and in-the-moment strategies that support regulation, communication, and engagement during sessions.
Apply a cooperation-over-compliance framework to make informed decisions about when to pause, modify, or proceed with demands during challenging moments.

Time

(Saturday) 8:00 am - 9:00 am

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23Apr12:00 pm1:00 pmCEU Event: Managing the Mayhem: Supporting Busy Classrooms and Group Settings

30Apr11:00 am12:30 pmParent Training 101: Behavior Analyst Summit: A Structured Approach to Parent Sessions: Tools for Meaningful Change

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Presented by BCBA Shayna Gaunt

Earn 1.5 BACB CEUs

Parent support sessions are a core component of behavior-analytic services, yet many BCBAs report feeling underprepared to structure these meetings effectively. Without a clear framework, sessions can drift into unstructured venting, blurred professional boundaries, or missed opportunities for meaningful clinical progress. This 90-minute workshop provides a practical framework for planning and conducting parent sessions that are compassionate, focused, and outcome-driven. Participants will learn how to structure meetings with clear agendas, prioritize caregiver concerns while maintaining treatment direction, translate barriers into actionable strategies, and convert discussion into measurable follow-through. Realistic case vignettes will be used to practice session flow, redirection strategies, and collaborative action planning. Designed for BCBAs across settings (home, clinic, school, and telehealth) this presentation emphasizes efficiency, clarity, and real-world application. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use session templates, documentation tools, and a repeatable structure that transforms routine parent meetings into meaningful clinical support.

Learning Objectives

Identify the core components of an effective parent support session, including goal alignment, agenda setting, skill instruction, and follow-up planning.
Apply a structured session framework to plan parent support meetings that address caregiver concerns while maintaining focus on behavior-analytic goals.
Demonstrate strategies for responding to common parent challenges (e.g., emotional distress, resistance, competing priorities) while maintaining professionalism and therapeutic rapport.

Time

(Thursday) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

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May

14May12:00 pm1:00 pmCEU Event: Mastering Difficult Conversations: Building Confidence, Compassion, and Clarity in Communication

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Earn 1 Supervision CEU for ACE, 1 Trauma-Informed Care CEU for IBAO, or 1 Cultural Diversity and Awareness CEU for QABA

Presented by BCBA Shayna Gaunt

Whether it’s providing feedback to a supervisee, collaborating with a classroom teacher, or discussing sensitive topics with parents, difficult conversations are part of every behavior analyst’s professional life. Yet, even the most skilled practitioners can feel uneasy navigating these moments.

In this CEU, we’ll explore the art and science of effective communication—how to approach challenging discussions with empathy, clarity, and professionalism. We’ll discuss how trauma-informed care principles can guide these interactions, ensuring communication is safe, supportive, and sensitive to past experiences. We’ll also examine how cultural diversity, communication styles, and personal lived experiences influence how messages are shared and received. Learn strategies grounded in behavioral principles and organizational psychology to prepare for, initiate, and guide conversations that lead to understanding and positive outcomes. You’ll also discover how to teach and model these skills for others, helping your team build confidence, compassion, and cultural humility in communication.

Learning Objectives:

Identify common barriers to effective communication in supervisory, parent, and interdisciplinary relationships, including trauma-related and cultural factors.
Apply evidence-based strategies for conducting difficult conversations using behavioral, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive principles.
Teach and model effective communication skills to supervisees and team members to promote a culture of psychological safety, openness, and collaboration.

Time

(Thursday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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22May8:00 am11:00 amABAI Workshop: Programming for Progress : Choosing and Implementing Meaningful Goals

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Presented by BCBA Shayna Gaunt

Earn 3 CEUs

Do you find it challenging to design programs that truly help your learners progress? Many behavior analysts struggle to choose goals that go beyond checking a box to create genuine, lasting change. This interactive workshop bridges that gap, transforming assessment results into individualized, dynamic programs that drive measurable progress. Participants will receive a practical road map for learners with autism, including assessments, program examples, data sheets, and problem-solving tools. We’ll share proven strategies for teaching across operants to promote fluency, generalization, and real-world application. Instead of programming to an assessment, watch your learners soar! Leave equipped with the tools and confidence to design programs that build meaningful, sustainable skills. Content has obtained credibility, as demonstrated by 25+ years of involvement in the practice and application of ABA within the autism community. At How to ABA, we provide practical support and resources for ABA professionals. We help BCBAs create dynamic, individualized programs through accessible materials, ready-to-use programs, and continuing education opportunities so you can feel confident and master what you love.

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify and describe key components of effective program planning for beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners. | 2. Develop at least three individualized, dynamic skill acquisition programs that promote generalization and fluency. | 3. Select appropriate data collection systems based on learner goals, program type, and teaching context. | 4. Apply strategies to streamline and improve the efficiency of data collection procedures in clinical practice. | 5. Analyze and modify instructional programs that are not demonstrating progress using data-based decision-making strategies.

Time

(Friday) 8:00 am - 11:00 am

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