ABAC

08/10/2026

Collecting data is one skill. Communicating what those data show is another.

For behavior technicians and direct support professionals, clear and objective documentation helps connect day-to-day data collection with a client's progress.

ABAC's new on-demand PDU-eligible mini-workshop, presented by Dr. Natalie Driscoll, provides an opportunity to practice that process from beginning to end.

Documenting Progress: An On-Demand Mini-Workshop for Behavior Technicians

Using an interactive activity, participants:

📊 Collect data while viewing a video
📈 Graph the data they collect
📝 Complete a progress documentation template
🔎 Practice distinguishing appropriate from inappropriate information in progress summaries

Participants also receive feedback every step of the way.

The program also includes an accompanying workbook and approximately 59 minutes of on-demand instruction, with 30 days to complete the program.

For behavior technicians and DSPs looking to strengthen or refresh their skills in objective progress documentation, this is practical professional development designed around the work itself.

🔗 Explore the mini-workshop https://abacnj.com/product/pdu-eligible-documenting-progress

08/05/2026

Whether you're presenting at a conference, leading a parent training, conducting staff development, providing supervision, or collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, how you communicate influences how your message is understood and applied.

This Friday, join Dr. Matthew M. Laske for the next ABACLive Cambridge Center Series workshop:

Preparing and Delivering Professional Presentations: A Framework for Presenting to Any Audience

Participants will explore practical, evidence-based strategies for:
• Developing clear presentation objectives
• Organizing content for different audiences
• Designing effective slides and visuals
• Delivering presentations with greater confidence and impact

Whether you're an experienced presenter or preparing a proposal for an IEP meeting, this workshop offers strategies you can apply immediately.

📅 Friday, August 7
🔗Free or CE Eligible registration options available: https://abacnj.com/abaclive-cambridge-center-series

07/30/2026

🎤 Great presentations don't happen by accident.

Whether you're presenting at a conference, leading a parent training, conducting supervision, or speaking to an interdisciplinary IEP team, your ability to communicate clearly can influence understanding, engagement, and meaningful behavior change.

Join us on Friday, August 7, for the next ABACLive Cambridge Center Series presentation:

Preparing and Delivering Professional Presentations: A Framework for Presenting to Any Audience

Presented by Dr. Matthew M. Laske, this interactive workshop will explore behavior-analytic and research-supported strategies for designing and delivering professional presentations that are clear, engaging, and effective.

Participants will learn how to:

• Define clear presentation objectives.
• Adapt content for different audiences.
• Design slides and visuals with intention.
• Apply evidence-based presentation skills that improve fluency and engagement.

📅 Live: Friday, August 7, 2026

🕛 12:00–3:00 PM EDT

Can't attend live? Registered participants will have access to the recording from August 9–23.

Free for the general public or register for the CE eligible version!

🔗 Register today: https://abacnj.com/abaclive-cambridge-center-series



Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studiess

07/29/2026

📚 Introducing the VB SIG On-Demand Catalog

Curated. Scholarly. Expert-Led.

Continue your professional learning with expert-led presentations in verbal behavior theory, research, and practice.

The VB SIG On-Demand Catalog brings together eight presentations from three educational series into a single on-demand library for behavior analysts, educators, researchers, and students.

The catalog includes presentations by:
• David Palmer
• Mark Sundberg
• Hank Schlinger
• Caio Miguel
• Sarah Lechago
• Lee Mason
• Nicole M. Rodriguez
• Sarah Frampton

Whether you're exploring foundational concepts, revisiting a favorite presentation, or earning continuing education, the catalog provides flexible access to expert scholarship in verbal behavior.

🔗 Explore the complete catalog: https://abacnj.com/vb-sig-on-demand-catalog



Verbal Behavior Special Interest Group

07/14/2026

How can recent research on reinforcement inform clinical practice?
Synchronous schedules of reinforcement have been the focus of growing translational and applied research over the past several years.

In this week's ABACLive Cambridge Center Series, Dr. Claudia L. Dozier, Professor and Chair of the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas, will discuss how synchronous schedules differ from more traditional schedules of reinforcement and review recent research examining their effectiveness and application.

During the presentation, attendees will explore:
• Differences between synchronous and more traditional reinforcement schedules
• Recent translational and applied research
• Applications including exercise, health-related routines, face covering tolerance, and group interventions
• Research examining how the effects of synchronous reinforcement can be sustained after the schedule is removed
• Future directions for research in this emerging area

📅 Thursday, July 16
🕠 5:30–7:30 PM EDT
✔️ Attend free or register for the CE Credit session.
🎥 Recordings available July 17–31 for registered participants.

Learn more and register: https://abacnj.com/abaclive-cambridge-center-series

05/14/2026

We’re excited to announce that The Applied Behavior Analysis Center was included for the first time in the BACB® 2025 RBT Examination Pass Rates report.

Our results:
• 82.1% first-time RBT exam pass rate
• 32 of 39 candidates passed on their first attempt

When comparing training providers with more than 15 but fewer than 200 first-time candidates, our program ranked approximately #7 nationally by pass rate.

We’re especially proud of this comparison because it reflects performance among similarly sized programs — excluding both very small cohorts and massive national platforms — making it a meaningful measure of training quality and consistency.

We’re also incredibly grateful for the feedback we received from trainees and supervisors who used Version 25 of our Behavior Technicians in Adult Service Settings 40+ hour course. We took that feedback seriously and used it to make meaningful improvements as we developed the 2026 version.

We currently offer demo appointments for organizations interested in learning more about the platform, course structure, and bulk pricing options.

Interested? Contact us at [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who has helped build and strengthen our program. We’re excited for what’s ahead.



Instructors: John Guercio PhD, BCBA-D, NADD-CC, Natalie M. Driscoll, PhD, and Adrienne Fitzer, PhD

Learner Study Guide Editors: Ilana Fitzer & Parker Schwartz

03/17/2026

Feeding cases in autism are rarely straightforward.

Assessment, treatment planning, and referral decisions often require integrating medical, nutritional, behavioral, and psychosocial factors—and knowing when a case falls within scope of practice.

This 2-part live workshop focuses on a practical, case-based approach to:
• Assessing feeding concerns
• Writing measurable, client-specific goals
• Developing treatment hierarchies
• Determining when referral or discharge is appropriate

Participants will work through clinical case studies and apply concepts in real time with guidance.

Assessment and Treatment of Feeding Disturbances in School-Aged Children with Co-Occurring Autism and ARFID
ABACLive Workshop Presented by Dr. T. Lindsey Burrell
Continuing Education Eligible for Behavior Analysts and Psychologists

📅 Live sessions: March 20 & 27
🎥 Recordings available through April 12, 2026

If you’re working with feeding concerns in autism and want a more structured, applied approach, this training is designed for you.

Learn More and Register: https://abacnj.com/product/feeding-disturbances-arfid-autism-workshop

Scholarships available- email us at [email protected]

03/09/2026

"Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs) integrate developmental science and behavior analysis to support learning through meaningful interaction.

In this ABACLive workshop, Dr. Mendy Minjarez introduces the foundational principles and research underlying NDBIs and explains how common elements are applied across established models.

Participants will explore practical strategies for:

✔️ Embedding teaching opportunities within play and daily routines
✔️ Supporting motivation through shared control
✔️ Using assent-based, coercion-free approaches when working with young children

This interactive workshop focuses on helping clinicians translate NDBI principles into everyday practice.

📅 Live Sessions: March 12 & March 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30–8:30 PM ET
🎥 Recording available until: April 2, 2026

Naturalistic. Developmental. Effective

🔗 Learn more + register: https://abacnj.com/product/introduction-to-ndbi-w26

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03/04/2026

Su***de: Screening & Prevention Strategies for Behavior Analysts Working with People Diagnosed with ASD and Other High-Risk Populations

Behavior analysts increasingly work with individuals who may be at elevated risk for su***de — yet many clinicians report limited training in how to recognize warning signs, screen for su***de risk, and make appropriate referrals.

This upcoming ABACLive workshop with Dr. Michael Bordieri focuses on practical, ethical, and evidence-based approaches to supporting clients when su***de risk may be present.

Participants will learn how to:
✔️ Recognize common warning signs and risk factors
✔️ Screen for su***de risk within the behavior analyst’s scope of practice
✔️ Make appropriate referrals to mental health professionals
✔️ Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary providers

This two-part training is designed to strengthen clinical judgment and help behavior analysts respond thoughtfully and ethically when supporting at-risk populations.

📅 Live Sessions: March 6 & March 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00–2:30 PM ET
🎥 Recordings available until: March 29, 2026
🔗 Learn more + register: https://abacnj.com/product/su***de-screening-prevention-ce-behavior-analysts-asd

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Behavior analysts increasingly work with individuals who may be at elevated risk — yet many clinicians receive limited formal training in su***de screening and prevention.

Learn how to recognize warning signs, screen for su***de risk, and collaborate effectively with mental health providers when supporting autistic and other high-risk populations during this 5-hour workshop presented in 2 parts.

🧠 Su***de: Screening & Prevention Strategies
👤 Michael Bordieri, Ph.D., BCBA-D
📅 March 6 & March 13, 2026
🕛 12:00–2:30 PM ET
📼 Recording available through March 29

➡ Learn more: https://abacnj.com/product/su***de-screening-prevention-ce-behavior-analysts-asd

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02/25/2026

Su***de Screening Workshop

Behavior analysts are increasingly working with individuals who may be at elevated risk for su***de — yet many professionals have not received formal training in how to recognize warning signs, screen appropriately, and make ethical referrals.

This ABACLive workshop with Dr. Michael Bordieri focuses on practical, evidence-informed strategies for behavior analysts working with autistic individuals and other high-risk populations.

Participants will learn to:

✔️ Recognize warning signs and risk indicators

✔️ Screen for su***de risk within scope of practice

✔️ Make appropriate referrals and collaborate across disciplines

This training emphasizes ethical responsibility, risk reduction, and interdisciplinary support — skills essential for today’s clinical practice.

Screening and Prevention Strategies for Behavior Analysts Working with People Diagnosed with ASD and Other High-Risk Populations

📅 Live Sessions: March 6 & March 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00–2:30 PM ET
🎥 Recordings available until: March 29, 2026

🔗 Learn more + register: https://abacnj.com/product/su***de-screening-prevention-ce-behavior-analysts-asd

Michael Bordieri