Bay Path to Host Trauma-Informed Practice in ABA Conference on April 10
LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University’s graduate program in applied behavior analysis (ABA) is set to host the fourth annual Trauma-Informed Practice in Applied Behavior Analysis Conference on Friday, April 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Click here for details and to register for the conference.
The fully online event will bring together experts from across the country to explore connecting research in trauma-informed ABA to practice in homes, schools, and clinics. With hundreds of registrants already signed up and registration still open, the conference promises to be an exciting event for professionals and students alike.
The remote conference will feature seven presentations addressing various topics related to the research and practice of trauma-informed approaches into ABA.
Among the many notable presenters is Adithyan Rajaraman, a lead trainer and consultant for FTF Consulting, who will discuss interventions for self-injurious behavior aligned with trauma-informed care. Jennifer Austin of Georgia State University will be the first presenter of the day, highlighting future research directions for trauma-informed ABA. Later, Jeannie Golden of East Carolina University will describe proven trauma-informed strategies for making rural schools safer.
Faculty and graduates from Bay Path University and Cambridge College will be represented in a panel from Maureen Hurley and Valeria Armendariz, graduates of the Cambridge College doctoral ABA program, and Trudy Georgio, a Bay Path University ABA program faculty member. Their panel presentation will highlight research topics including self-advocacy, trauma-informed functional analysis in school settings, and the extent of restrictive measures by behavior analysts.
Gabi Morgan of Bay Path University’s applied behavior analysis program, expressed that she is excited about the conference and its lineup of speakers. “We are honored that this group of incredible presenters will be speaking at this year’s conference, and we hope that it will help attendees to make connections from published research to their own practice.”