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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]

"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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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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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

Assessment and Treatment of Feeding Disturbances in School-Aged Children with Co-Occurring Autism and ARFID

ABACLive Workshop Presented by Dr. Lindsey Burrell

Feeding intervention is rarely solved by one discipline alone.

Behavior analysts and behavioral psychologists are increasingly asked to support children with complex feeding needs — but effective intervention requires ethical assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and data-driven treatment planning.

This workshop provides a strong foundation for behavioral health professionals to:

✔️ Identify maladaptive feeding behaviors and their medical, nutritional, behavioral, and psychosocial impacts
✔️ Differentiate feeding concerns that fall within the scope of practice for behavior analysts and behavioral psychologists versus other feeding professionals
✔️ Recognize when collaboration with medical and allied health professionals is necessary
✔️ Write treatment goals and measure client progress

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to do the following with guidance from Dr. Burrell:

1️⃣ Write client-specific goals for three case studies
2️⃣ Write a rationale explaining why a goal was or was not included across four target areas
3️⃣ Create a hierarchy of needs for three case study clients

This two-part workshop emphasizes practical application through case-based instruction, clinical decision-making, and multidisciplinary perspectives.

📅 Live Sessions: March 20 & March 27, 2026

⏰ Time: 12:00–3:45 PM ET

🎥 Recording available until: April 12, 2026

This program is designed for behavior analysts and behavioral psychologists with intermediate feeding experience who want to strengthen real-world clinical decision-making and interdisciplinary collaboration.

🔗 Learn more + register: https://abacnj.com/product/feeding-disturbances-arfid-autism-workshop

Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI) approaches continue to shape how professionals support engagement, learning, and developmental outcomes for young learners.

This ABACLive workshop with Dr. Mendy Minjarez focuses on building foundational understanding and practical application of naturalistic, developmentally informed intervention strategies.

🧩 An Introduction to Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI)
👤 Dr. Mendy Minjarez
📅 March 12 & March 19, 2026
🕠 5:30–8:30 PM ET
📼 Recording available through April 2

➡ Program details and registration: https://abacnj.com/product/introduction-to-ndbi-w26
➡ This workshop is part of a series- Save $100 when you register for the bundle: Learn More https://abacnj.com/product/ndbi-in-action-sp26

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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Michael Bordieri

Today is the day! — CDBA 2026 is HERE!

We’re excited to welcome our presenters, attendees, and sponsors to the Simmons University Behavior Analysis 10th Annual Contemporary Developments in Behavior Analysis Conference.

Thank you to our outstanding presenters for sharing their expertise and perspectives, and to our attendees for being part of a thoughtful and engaged professional community.

We’re also grateful to our sponsors for their continued support of professional education in behavior analysis. Bierman Autism Centers and Lisa Gurdin

Wishing everyone a meaningful and enriching conference experience today.

P.S. If you didn't register and are still interested in the conference, you can still register today to access the 3-week post-live event recording access period. Register now: https://abacnj.com/product/cdba2026

This Friday — CDBA 2026

The 10th Annual Contemporary Developments in Behavior Analysis Conference takes place this Friday, January 30 — live and virtual.

Featured presentations:

• Ramona A. Houmanfar — Wellbeing and Prosocial Practices in Organizations and Beyond

• Emily Kennison Sandoz — Translating Mentalism Across Professional Perspectives

• Timothy Ludwig — Align for the Front Line: A Behavioral Systems Analysis

• David J. Cox — Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education

• Derek D. Reed — Demand Insights: Behavioral Economics and Public Policy

• Eduardo J. Fernandez — Behavior Analysis in Zoos

Plus a live presenter panel:

Supervision Across Subdisciplines of Behavior Analysis

📅 January 30, 2026

💻 Live virtual

CEUs available | 🎥 Three-week Recording Access Included

➡️ Registration remains open.
https://abacnj.com/product/cdba2026

In one week, we’ll come together for the 10th Annual Contemporary Developments in Behavior Analysis Conference — a live, virtual event featuring six nationally recognized speakers and a live presenter panel discussion.

This year’s presentations include:

🔹 Ramona A. Houmanfar | Wellbeing and Prosocial Practices in Organizations and Beyond

🔹 Emily Kennison Sandoz | Translating Mentalism Across Professional Perspectives: “Mind” as a Functional Metaphor

🔹 Timothy Ludwig | Align for the Front Line: A Behavioral Systems Analysis

🔹 David J. Cox | Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: What We Know and What We Don’t

🔹 Derek D. Reed | Demand Insights: Behavioral Economics and Experimental Public Policy

🔹 Eduardo J. Fernandez | Behavior Analysis in Zoos: Engineering the Exotic Experience

🔹 Live Presenter Panel | Supervision Across Subdisciplines of Behavior Analysis

Which session are you most excited to attend?

📅 January 30, 2026

💻 Live virtual conference

🎓 CEs available | Recordings included

🤩 ABAC Mailing List Members- Don't forget you can use your coupon code when you register! Don't remember it- head over to your email now. We just sent it to you!

🦈 Simmons Students- You have an amazing discount. Not sure what it is? head over to the registration page and check out all the details!

➡️ Registration discounts available for students and international professionals https://abacnj.com/currently-available-coupon-codes

➡️Register Now https://abacnj.com/product/cdba2026



Simmons University Behavior Analysis

We kick off the 2026 Cambridge Center Series on February 5th with Dr. Robert H. LaRue!

The Importance of Integrating Choice into the Lives of Adolescents and Adults Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

5:30-8:30 PM EST (New York)
Recording available Feb 6-20, 2026
CE eligible version $65
FREE Version available (No CE/PDH/or Certificate)
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Join us in March for "Su***de: Screening & Prevention Strategies for Behavior Analysts Working with People Diagnosed with ASD and other High-risk Populations"

Presented by Michael Bordieri, PhD., BCBA-D
This workshop is presented in two parts on March 6, 2026 12:00-2:30 PM EST & March 13, 2026 12:00-2:30 PM EST

Recordings available through March 29, 2026

CEU and Presenter Expertise information available on registration page and program brochure.

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