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March 12th-14th, 2026
New Orleans, Louisiana
Welcome to the 16th Annual APBA Convention! Conventions are always a time to learn, but they can be so much more. They are a time to connect with colleagues who understand the nuances of our work, with mentors and mentees, with old friends and maybe even some new ones! They are a time to pause and celebrate what we are collectively accomplishing as a profession. We are navigating complex challenges right now, such as funding pressures, public perception, workforce instability, and evolving practice standards- it can feel heavy but you are not alone! We are a community, and we must remember that we are stronger when we act together. My hope is that this weekend is restorative for you. That you return to your organizations, your clients, and your families with a renewed sense of purpose, clarity, and connection. We have an incredible event planned. This year’s program includes 23 workshops, 87 presentations, and 34 posters! The theme of this year’s convention is “Connect,” and we have leaned into that theme at every step of planning. When we opened the call for reviewers, we had to close it after just five days because we received more than 50 submissions. The content of this conference is truly a reflection of current research and practice in the field, reviewed by the field, and hosted by APBA. We often say that we are nothing without our community. This convention is proof of that truth. Included in that community is our incredible Board of Directors. They put in countless hours throughout the year to make APBA the place practitioners turn for support. APBA is a direct reflection of their collective experience, wisdom, and care. I would also like to recognize Kiel Scates, APBA’s Director of Strategic Engagement. This convention is the result of her vision, relentless hard work, and careful execution of every detail. We are also deeply grateful to our sponsors and exhibitors. They contribute both time and treasure to support APBA and this event. This convention would not be possible without their partnership. I encourage you to visit them, learn from them, and thank them for investing in this community and in the future of our field. Our goal was to design a convention with a perfect blend of professional growth and enjoyment. We’ll kick things off with our welcome party on Thursday, complete with networking events, beignets, and entertainment! Breakfast will be provided both mornings so you can eat while celebrating our award winners and attending the members’ meeting. Lunch is included both days so there’s no need to leave the hotel! Enjoy heavy appetizers at the poster event on Friday and at the lightning session on Saturday. Don’t miss the pre-party lounge on Friday night, then head to the game room or the dance party for a night of connection. Fun is not frivolous. So get ready to learn, connect, and have a blast! WELCOME
Chief Executive Officer Molly Dubuque
THANK YOU Sponsors Connect Champions & Bridge Builders
location
Sheraton New Orleans 500 Canal Street
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reminders
By attending an APBA event you agree to adhere to the APBA Code of Conduct. Most presentations are available via streaming and then on demand for 6 months
contact us
If you have any questions or need assistance please don't hesitate to contact us:
Molly: molly@apbahome.net Kiel: kiel@apbahome.net
lost and found
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APBA Board of Directors
Director
Past President
Secretary Chanti Fritzching Waters
President Mahin Para-Cremer
Marta “Tiki” Fiol
Dawn Bailey
Director
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Maria Solis Director
Director
Shawnee Collins
Isaac Bermudez
Mawule Sevon
Director
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Director
Angelica “Nikki” Gray
Nicole Neil
Vivian Ibañez
Miin-An Hošić
Director
Treasurer
Layla Sump
Lee Sutkowi
Thank you! Thank you! Volunteer Krewe Sponsor
APBA Volunteer Krewe Jewel Parham - Social Media Krewe Captain Amber Furby - Support & Tech Krewe Captain Alley Lipford - Connection Points Captain Victoria Sartin - Poster & Lightning Talks Captain Carmen Vera Napier - First Time Attendees Captain Rachel Hoffman & Heather Henderson - Party Captains APBA Volunteer Captains Kayla Lopez - Volunteer Coordinator
Adrian McCune Aja N Curry Alexandra Villalobos Alyssa Castillo Anam Sana Andrew Foster-Willer
Drew Dresden Eileen Dael Elizabeth Kilpatrick Elizabeth Moller Haileigh Marie Haugh Hailey Fiola
Jennifer Cook Jordan Harris
Mary Beth Barnes Michael Milliron Michele Eyanson Mindy Kim Pamela Wood Petra Antoine Sabrina Esparza Sidney Wade Silvia Cruz Tanisha Woods Tiffany Hammer Tonikka Davenport Whitney Chow
Jordan Norwood Katelyn Williams Katie Wood Kelsi Wusterbarth Kiah Lyons Landi Shaanah Laura Larson-Cody Lauren Johnson MacKenzie Trueblood Maeson Tendler
Ashley Brightwell Bethany Palmer Carina Ramos Charis Tovar-Salazar Christelle Badillo Courteney Schinbeckler
Hannah Murray Hope Darlington Jalissa Green Janay Stennett Jane Morton Jasmine Chaney Jaymi Rae Nelson
THURSDAY
MARCH 12TH
AM 3 Hour Workshops
8:30 AM–12:30 PM CT
PM 3 Hour Workshops
12:50–3:50 PM * CT
*Exhibitor set up
2 Hour Workshops
4:00–6:00 PM CT
Connect Networking Sessions
6:00–7:00 PM CT
New Attendees Welcome ABA in Schools Accreditation Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Welcome Reception
7:00–8:30 PM CT
Beignets, Behavior & Big Easy Connections Appetizers, cash bar, & live music! Exhibit Hall Open!
Additional purchase required outside of Covnention registration
Free food included in registration!
Learn more about the 20+ workshops offered a la carte!
6 - 7 PM CT
NETWORKING ROOMS
Connect with your professional community!
New Attendees Welcome
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First time at APBA? Thanks for choosing us! Come network and learn tips & tricks for getting the most out of APBA Connect.
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ABA in Schools
Inviting all practitioners who work in education! Come network with other
school-based practitioners!
APBA Accreditation
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Come network with members of the Accreditation Board and other faculty who are interested in APBA Accreditation!
Divrsity, Equity, & Inclusion Join the Affinity Groups and Businesses Networking Hour to connect with leaders, organizations, and businesses shaping the field of behavior analysis!
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DEI Committee
7-8:30 PM CT Complimentary appetizers & beignets Cash bar
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Featuring Music by the Mo Money Band
FRIDAY
MARCH 13TH
Complimentary Breakfast & Awards Ceremony
7-8 AM CT
8-8:30 AM CT
CEO Welcome Keynote Address with Dr. Noor Syed
8:30-9:30 AM CT
Shaping Tomorrow: Science & Equity in Behavior Analysis
9:40 AM-1 PM CT
AM Presentations
APBA Poster Session
1-2:15 PM CT
2:20-5:30 PM CT
PM Presentations
7 - 8 :30 PM CT
APBA Pre-Party Lounge
8:30-11 PM CT
Club Connect - APBA Party Connect Game Room
Food included in registration!
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7-8 AM CT FREE!
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Award Ceremony at Breakfast! 7:30 AM
you're Invited
Join us Friday, March 13, at 7:30 AM CT for the Awards Ceremony at Breakfast to celebrate the 2026 award recipients.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 AT 8:30 AM CT
DR. LYZ HUGHES FONG MEMORIAL KEYNOTE: SHAPING TOMORROW: SCIENCE AND EQUITY IN BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS DR. NOOR SYED Equity challenges in the ABA field and broader social environment have shaped access to services, representation, and research, sometimes advancing inclusion and, at other times, perpetuating systemic inequities. In this discussion, we will examine historical moments, current data, and ethical dilemmas that underscore the importance of cultural responsivity and humility towards mitigating those inequities. As Dr. Lyz Hughes Fong reminds us, "Cultural humility is not just a skill—it’s a mindset. It’s about listening, learning, and being willing to be wrong.” Together, we will explore practical, evidenced-based strategies that embed human rights, equity, and responsivity into our work as behavior analysts— and we will start by our willingness to listen, learn, and be wrong.
FRIDAY • MARCH 13, 2026
9:40–10:40 AM CT
Invited Presentation: Intractable Head-Directed Self-Injurious Behavior: A Functional Reconsideration Grand Ballroom • 1.0 BACB® GEN Greg Hanley Driving RCM Performance with RPA: Accuracy Gains, Workflow Efficiency, and ROI Outcomes Bogne Jeanine Tanz, Jessica Cloutier, Daniel Ford Responding to Potential Suicidal and Homicidal Ideation of ABA Patients in a Pediatric Setting via Psychology Collaboration Referral System Maurepas • 1.0 BACB® ETH Taylor Thomas, Ruth Ruth Bernstein From Page to Practice: Using AI to Infuse the Literature Into Everyday ABA D2D3 • 1.0 BACB® ETH Adam Ventura From Guesswork to Guidance: Systems That Transform ABA Workloads & Value C2 • 1.0 BACB® SUP Anissa Jepsen, Brittney Farley, Alycia Leal Implementation of the modified PEERS program in an inclusive residential postsecondary college program C3 Xin Dong
We Did It Ourselves: Practitioner Experiences Undertaking Research B2 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Selena Layden, Daria Lorio-Barsten, Emily Muise, Amanda Cash Sexuality Education, ABA, and Autism: where are we now and where are we heading? B3 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Jessica Cauchi Lessons from the Lab: How Basic Research Can Advance Assent Practices A2A3 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Sarah Mead Jasperse, Vanessa Minervini Strategic Training Initiatives: Expanding Local Capacities by Optimizing Paraprofessional Performance A2A3 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Eryn Van Acker, Heather Volchko
FRIDAY SNACK BREAK 3rd floor - Foyer
10:30-11:15 AM CT FREE!
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FRIDAY • MARCH 13, 2026
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM CT
The Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Assessment Guidelines for Behavior Analysts: A collaboration between CASP and APBA to elevate ASD treatment Grand Ballroom • 1.0 BACB® GEN Molly Dubuque, Allyson Moore, Ivy Chong, Chanti Fritzsching Waters, T.J. Coey A Compassionate Care Framework: Honoring Dignity, Partnerships, and Diversity in Behavior Analysis Bogne • 1.0 BACB® ETH Nissa Van Etten, Stefan Horbanczuk, Haley Scheer Training Graduate Students and Behavior Technicians to Become PECSperts Maurepas • 1.0 BACB® ETH Dawn Bailey, Julie Koudys, Amanpreet Randhawa Learning to Connect: Cultivating Interpersonal Skills in ABA Trainees Through Video Modeling D2D3 • 1.0 BACB® SUP Julie Angstadt, Trudy Georgio, Gabi Morgan Building a Center of Excellence Framework for the Delivery and Evaluation of ABA- based Early Intervention Services C2 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Kristine Rodriguez, Mahin Para-Cremer
Developing a Life Skills Curriculum a Low Resource Setting: Lessons from Zambia C3 • 1.0 BACB® ETH Allison Pfersich Fostering Teacher Buy-In in Using Behavioral Priciples in the Classrooms B2 • 1.0 BACB® ETH Selena Layden, Daria Lorio-Barsten, Danis Urban, Amanda Cash Bridging the Gap: A Telehealth Service Delivery Model for the Assessment and Treatment of Dangerous Interfering Behavior B3 • 1.0 BACB® SUP Brittany Bauerle, Heather Hester Women in Leadership: Breaking Glass Ceilings and Transforming Organizations Through Behavioral Science A2A3 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Jen Farris, Elizabeth Sanabria-Fitter, Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi, Hillary Laney The Role of Learned Money Behaviors: Be Better for your Practice Grand Couteau Daniel Zagata
FRIDAY • MARCH 13, 2026
12:20–1:20 PM CT
Invited Presentation: Contingencies of Connection: Building Health, Belonging, and Collaboration in ABA Grand Ballroom • 1.0 BACB® GEN Tyra Sellers Solving Practice Barriers: Assessment & Treatment of Interfering Behavior Bogne • 1.0 BACB® SUP Michele Wallace, Andrew Blowers Blueprints for Excellence: A Competency- Based Training System for Clinical Directors Maurepas • 1.0 BACB® GEN Diana Powell, Rachel Huckfeldt Developing a Comprehensive Supervision Program for Aspiring Behavior Analysts D2D3 • 1.0 BACB® SUP Analise Herrera, Rebecca Thompson Measuring What Matters: Practitioner- Informed Refinement of the ABA Program Evaluation Form C2 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Mahin Para-Cremer, Dawn Bailey, Angelica "Nikki" Gray, Chanti Fritzsching Waters
Who Said ABA is Not for Adults: Busting Myths and Building Futures C3 • 1.0 BACB® ETH Rachel Taylor Supervision as Partnership: Moving Beyond Hierarchy Toward Collaboration B2 • 1.0 BACB® ETH Cas Breaux Supervising AI: Practical Frameworks for Evaluating and Governing GenAI in Applied Behavior Analysis B3 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Kelly King, Haley Scheer Supporting Engagement and Social Play Skills among Autistic Children through Group-Based Play Activities A2A3 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Marija Colic Behavior Analysts, Let's Write!
Grand Couteau Adam Hockman
Plan to join us for our largest Poster Session yet! We are thrilled to showcase 30+ posters highlighting research, clinical innovation, and practical applications across the field of behavior analysis. Browse the posters, meet the authors, enjoy complimentary appetizers, and make connections on Friday, March 13 at 1:20 PM CT. All are invited! Poster Session FRIDAY LUNCH
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FRIDAY • MARCH 13, 2026
2:35–4:05 PM CT
The Golden Thread: Connecting Systems for Quality and Compliance in ABA Service Delivery Bogne • 1.5 BACB® GEN Jennifer Collado, Holly Almon, Jamie Rose Parry, Christy Fuller, Emily Callahan Not Just Measurable—Meaningful: Shaping ABA Outcomes that Matter Maurepas • 1.5 BACB® ETH Patricia Wright, Peter Gerhardt, Rachel Taylor, Allyson Moore Expanding Upon the Evidence: Multi- provider Evaluation of Treatment Intensity and Outcomes in Early Kristine Rodriguez, Hanna Rue, Jana Sarno, Jeanine Weichelt, Dennis Dixon, Leah Felty Reflective Practice in Behavior Analysis: A Multi-Perspective Panel on Clinical Effectiveness and Professional Development C2 • 1.5 BACB® GEN Adrienne Bradley, Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi, Mari-Luci Cerda, Shane T. Spiker, Edward Sanabria Comprehensive ABA D2D3 • 1.5 BACB® GEN
From Chaos to Clarity: Using Data to Drive Organizational Decision Making C3 • 1.5 BACB® GEN Zachary Morford, Seth Walker, Callie Plattner, Emily Patrizi Elevating Black Men’s Voices in Applied Bruce Tinor, Lenwood Gibson, Jared Van, Vargas Clark, Robert Pickens, Isaia Knight Shaping Policy, Shaping Practice: Current and Recent Trends in ABA Regulation and Advocacy B3 • 1.5 BACB® GEN Vivian Ibañez, Shawnee Collins, Rebecca Thompson, Bryan Davey, Mariel Fernandez Creating Sustainable University–Provider Behavior Analysis B2 • 1.5 BACB® GEN Cara Phillips, Cara Graham, Sally Izquierdo, Lauren Kryzak D'Amato, Faheema Abdool- Ghany, Christina Barosky Community Engaged Research to Enhance Supports for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Bogne • 1.5 BACB® GEN Rosemary Condillac, Emily Bulten, Courtney Bishop, Katelyn Soucie-Vukmanich, Charles Haugh Partnerships: Preparing the Next Generation of Behavior Analysts A2A3 • 1.5 BACB® SUP
FRIDAY • MARCH 13, 2026
4:15 PM-5:15/5:45 PM CT
From Eugenics to Neurodiversity C3 • 1.0 BACB® ETH Sneha Kohli, Lindsey LeBrun, Summer Mingo, Brian Middleton Introduction to Functional Mastery: Better Measurement for Better Outcomes B2 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Donny Newsome, Kendra Newsome Connecting Policy to Practice: Collaborative Perspectives on How State Licensure Benefits and Challenges Practitioners and Organizations B3 • 1.5 BACB® GEN Diana Davis Wilson, Casey Russ, Rachel Scott, Mariel Fernandez, Christy Fuller Buy Now, Pay Later: A Behavioral Analytic Look at Financial Decision- Making and Delay Discounting A2A3 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Shelby Dunagan, Danielle Jeudy, Jewel Parham Beyond Boundaries: Friendship, Transformation, and the Pursuit of Belonging in the field of Behavior Analysis Grand Couteau • 1.0 BACB® GEN Dana Meller, Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi
Examining Adaptive Behavior Outcomes for Behavioral Treatment Services Maurepas • 1.5 BACB® GEN Linda LeBlanc, Kristine Rodriguez, Amin Lotfizadeh, David Cox From Compliance to Felt Safety: Integrating the Nervous System into Behavior Analytic Practice D2D3 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Katy Wheeler APBA Affiliate Meeting C2 Kiel Scates, Molly Dubuque Catching Transitions: Strategic Micro- Coaching for Maximum School Impact A2A3 • 1.0 BACB® ETH Heather Volchko, Eryn Van Acker
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Game Night 8:30-11:00 pm CT Grand Couteau
8:30-11 PM CT GRAND BALLROOM
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SATURDAY
MARCH 14TH
Complimentary Grab & Go Breakfast & Members’ Meeting APBA Presidential Welcome Keynote Address with Dr. Margaret Uwayo ABA in Uncharted Territories: Beyond Medically Funded Services, What’s Next? AM Presentations
7-8 AM CT
8-8:30 AM CT
8:30-9:30 AM CT
9:40 AM-11:50 AM CT
12:00- 1:25 PM CT
APBA Lightning Session All Yellow Brick Roads Connect to APBA
PM Presentations
1:25-5:20 PM CT
APBA Closing - 2 Line Parade to Jackson Square nd
5:25 PM CT
Food included in registration!
Learn more about the 20+ workshops offered a la carte!
APBA Members’ Meeting
All are invited! Join us for our Annual Members’ Meeting to hear updates on what’s ahead for APBA and share your feedback to help shape future offerings and priorities. SATURDAY, MARCH 14 AT 7:30 AM CT Complimentary grab and go breakfast starting at 7 AM CT!
KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
SATURDAY, MARCH 14 AT 8:30 AM CT KEYNOTE: ABA IN UNCHARTED TERRITORIES: BEYOND MEDICALLY FUNDED SERVICES, WHAT’S NEXT? DR. MARGARET UWAYO Over the past three decades, behavior analysis has grown significantly, largely through its recognition as a medically necessary treatment for autism. While this growth has strengthened the field, it has also narrowed its scope and limited funding opportunities in other critical areas, including education. As medically funded ABA faces new challenges, behavior analysts have an opportunity to expand their impact by addressing inequities in educational access and outcomes, particularly for children from marginalized backgrounds. This presentation explores how the science of behavior can contribute to improving literacy and educational success. The speaker will outline key competencies needed to expand ABA’s role in education and describe a nonprofit school model that applies behavior-analytic strategies to develop early and advanced verbal repertoires. Barriers and practical solutions for expanding practice in education will also be discussed.
SATURDAY• MARCH 14, 2026
9:40-10:40 AM CT
Invited Presentation: Compassionate Care in ABA: The Evidence and Ethical Considerations of Putting the Cart Before the Horse Grand Ballroom • 1.0 BACB® ETH Matt Brodhead Innovative Models of Fieldwork Supervision: Building Sustainable Supports for BCBA/BCaBA Candidates Bogne • 1.0 BACB® SUP Miranda Drake, Jenny Fischer, Allyson Moore, Maria Solis Enhancing Practical Functional Assessment Skill Acquisition: An Evaluation of the Impact of Behavioral Skills Training Implementation Maurepas • 1.0 BACB® GEN Olivia Hird From Competence to Confidence: Evaluating the Impact of Mentorship on Clinician Skill and Knowledge of the Practical Functional Assessment D2D3 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Taylor Thomas, Edward Sanabria, Hillary Laney
Scroll, Click, Repeat: A Behavior Analytic Approach to Online Misinformation C2 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Liza Geonie The Constructional Approach, Nonlinear Contingency Analysis, Assent, and Applications C3 • 1.0 BACB® ETH Angela Fuhrmann-Knowles, Anna Linnehan, Awab Abdel-Jalil, Jillian Baldwin
CEU scans sponsored by:
SATURDAY• MARCH 14, 2026
9:40-10:40 AM CT
A Tutorial on Ethical Practice: What Every Clinical Behavior Analyst Should Know About Psychotropic Medication
Special Event: Connecting Through Movement: The Cultural and Behavioral Evolution of Belly Dance Grand Chenier • 1.0 BACB® GEN Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi
B2 • 1.0 BACB® ETH Thomas Freeman
It Takes Two: Individualization and Standardization Are Necessary for Quality Care B3 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Shane Isley, Jennifer Castellanos- Bonow
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SATURDAY• MARCH 14, 2026
10:50-11:50 AM CT
Beyond Billable Hours: Building Clinical KPI Strategies That Matter in ABA and Value-Based Care Grand Ballroom • 1.0 BACB® GEN Ellie Kazemi, Emaley McCulloch, Ivy Chong, Yagnesh Vadgama, Melissa Sallustio, Suzanne Goh Shaping Policy, Sparking Change: Your Role in ABA Legislative Advocacy Bogne • 1.5 BACB® GEN Maria Caceres, Heather Teichman, Rebecca Thompson A Guide to Choosing a Balanced Outcomes Measurement Portfolio for ABA Organizations Maurepas • 1.0 BACB® GEN Callie Plattner, David Cox, Jenn Godwin A Framework for Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Behavior Analytic Practice D2D3 • 1.0 BACB® ETH Jennifer Collado, Mahin Para-Cremer Understanding the Assignment: Supervision in Public Education C2 • 1.0 BACB® SUP Jason Cohen, Yvonne Alleyne, Tamara Marder, Laura Grubb
Invited Presentation: An Update on the BACB and the Infrastructure of the ABA Profession C3 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Jim Carr Kindness is the Method, Not the Reward: An Evaluation of the Effects of Kindness on Three Children with Autism B2 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Anika Hoybjerg Developing a Clinician Compass: Building Sustainable Systems for Ongoing Supervision and Mentorship B3 • 1.0 BACB® SUP Megan Moore, Joey Wright An Evaluation of Self-Monitoring for Increasing Physical Activity Grand Couteau • 1.0 BACB® GEN Holly Wiggins Special Event: Ethics Chat Live Grand Couteau • 1.0 BACB® ETH Matt Brodhead, Tyra Sellers, Sarah Lichtenberger, Kiel Scates
SATURDAY• MARCH 14, 2026
1:30-2:30 PM CT
Invited Presentation: The “Mastery Criteria” Myth: One-Size Does NOT Fit All in ABA Service Delivery Grand Ballroom • 1.0 BACB® GEN Sarah Richling Development and Validation of Outcome Assessments for ABA Service Delivery: A Case Study of the Vital Skills Assessment Bogne • 1.0 BACB® GEN Callie Plattner, David Cox, Jen Godwin Prioritizing Well-Being Through Applied Behavior Analysis Using an Inter-Agency Collaborative Framework for Treating Severe Problem Behavior in the Adult Service Setting D2D3 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Lisa Toole, Julia Iannaccone Scaling Assent-Based Care: A Mentorship Model for a Tiered Clinical Framework C2 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Alana Rascoe, Edward Sanabria Do You Believe in Magic? Navigating Pseudoscience with Compassion and Evidence-Based Practice C3 • 1.0 BACB® ETH Chata Dickson, Ansley Hodges, Tyra Sellers Maurepas • 1.0 BACB® GEN Rick Gutierrez, Shari Daisy
A Sequential Mixed-Methods Examination of Provider Perspectives on Key Priorities and Barriers in Telehealth vs. In-Person Applied Behavior Analysis
Service Delivery B2 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Kristin Hustyi
Hot Topics in Payer Policy and Coding - ABA Coding Coalition Annual Update B3 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Allyson Moore, Jenna Minton, Chanti Fritzsching Waters Strengthening Family-Centered Behavior Analytic Practice: Integrating Parent and Practitioner Perspectives A2A3 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Tracy Raulston, Lindsey Sneed, Karen Bearss Training Teachers to Implement the Free Operant Preference Assessment through a Video-Based Training Package Grand Couteau • 1.0 BACB® GEN Mandy Rispoli, David Ray Miranda, Patricia El Horr de Moraes, Jasmine Begeske, Samira Bashiru, Fan Cao, Yilin Shen
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We’re excited to introduce a brand-new offering at APBA 2026 - a fast-paced, high-energy Lightning Talk session happening Saturday, March 14th during lunch. All Yellow Brick Roads Connect to APBA brings together APBA staff, committees, and community partners for a dynamic showcase of how their work advances our mission and how you can get involved. In just three minutes per group, you’ll gain clear, practical insight into the many pathways for engagement across APBA and then continue the conversation during interactive networking breakouts that follow. Grab complimentary appetizers, and discover where your Yellow Brick Road leads within APBA. Puppy Party
Sponsored by: ACT Soulfully, LLC Del Mar Center for Behavioral Health LeBlanc Behavioral Consulting TP Sellers, LLC Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Grand Chenier 11:45 AM -2:45 PM CT
SATURDAY• MARCH 14, 2026
2:40-4:10 PM CT
Measuring and Predicting Patient Reported Outcome Measures for Behavioral Treatment Services Grand Ballroom • 1.5 BACB® GEN Linda LeBlanc, Kristine Rodriguez, Amin Lotfizadeh, David Cox Cultivating Collaboration: How Behavior Analysts Build Research Communities Bogne • 1.5 BACB® GEN Denice Rios Mojica, Cynthia Livingston, Jordan DeBrine, Daphne Snyder Cultural Humility and Ethical Practice: Pathways to Decolonizing Behavior Analysis and Embedding Cultural Responsiveness Maurepas • 1.5 BACB® ETH Ellie Kazemi, Paula Danquah-Brobby, Alyssa Wilson, Anita Li Strengthening ABA Operations: Technology Limitations, Common Billing Errors, and Effective Oversight Strategies D2D3 • 1.5 BACB® GEN Michael Fabrizio, Kim Mack Rosenberg, Leslie Morrison, Jamie Rose Parry
Family Perspectives on Behavioral Interventions for Children and Adults with Autism: Navigating Dual Roles as a BCBA and Parent or Sibling C2 • 1.5 BACB® GEN Jacqueline Forchetti, Janet Sanchez Enriquez, Rachel Freedman, Amy Call, Heather Tomes I Hear You, I See You… Now What? Strategies to Include Neurodivergent Perspectives, from Autistic Practitioners C3 • 1.5 BACB® ETH Michelle Lafrance, Julie Angstadt, Richelle Hurtado, Joseph Veneziano, Jessica Walker Leveraging Your ABA Association – Lessons and Perspectives for all ABA Practitioners B2 • 1.5 BACB® GEN Kerri Peters, Bryant Silbaugh, Alexandra Tomei, Sarah DiGioia, Mariel Fernandez, Lauren Phillips From Resistance to Readiness: Supporting Caregiver Activation Through Motivational Interviewing and Supervision B3 • 1.5 BACB® GEN Callie Plattner, Dennis Dixon, Karen Nohelty, Natalie Eloe, Adam Hahs
SATURDAY• MARCH 14, 2026
2:40-4:10 PM CT
Navigating Public School Consultation: Legal, Ethical, and Practical Perspectives for BCBAs Grand Couteau • 1.5 BACB® ETH Jennifer Hamrick, Meaghan Kirchner, Kathleen Randolph, Terry Falcomata, Angel filer
Constructional and Assent-Based Interventions for Increasing Access to Healthcare A2A3 • 1.5 BACB® GEN Angela Fuhrmann-Knowles, Anna Linnehan, Awab Abdel-Jalil, Katie Gibson
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SATURDAY• MARCH 14, 2026
4:20-5:20 PM CT
Considerations in Training and Feedback Practices in Applied Behavior Analysis Grand Ballroom • 1.0 BACB® GEN Douglas Johnson, Grace Bartle, Jack Blake, Anita Li Using Concurrent Operant Assessments to Inform Intervention for Elementary-Aged Children Who Engage in Escape-Maintained Behavior Couteau • 1.0 BACB® GEN Gabby Crowell Angela Fuhrmann-Knowles, Anna Linnehan, Awab Abdel-Jalil, Jillian Baldwin Elevating Skills, Retaining Talent: Competency-Based Advancement for RBTs D2D3 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Helping Learners Navigate with Emotions: A Practical Approach Maurepas • 1.0 BACB® ETH Amanda Fullbright, Apral Foreman Elevating Mentorship: Creating Empowering & Inclusive Relationships C2 • 1.0 BACB® ETH Deanna Purslow
An Innovative Approach to Providing Virtual University Supervision to Trainees Working in School Settings C3 • 1.0 BACB® SUP Marney Dzialo (Pollack), Brandy Locchetta
Got Boundaries? Navigating Behavioral Challenges with Compassion and Efficacy B2 • 1.0 BACB® GEN Hillary Laney
Invited Presentation: Demystifying the BACB Ethics Process: Navigating Allegations, Self-Reports, and Ethical Practice B3 • 1.0 BACB® ETH Holly Seniuk
Closing Ceremony 5:25 PM CT
Join us in the 3rd floor Foyer for a 2nd line Parade out to Jackson Square to close out the 2026 Convention!
APBA Memberships & Perks
Journal Club
Monthly Journal Club meetings are free for members and come with a free learning CEU ! Special guest authors will attend and talk through the research with you and then there is a Q & A. 12 events a year gets you 12 free CEUs!
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Exhibit Map
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Exhibit Key
Endicott College
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Company Name
Booth Number
Safety-Care by QBS
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Yellow Brick Academy
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Proud Moments
34
Walden University
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Autism Learning Partners
2
NeuroRestorative
36
Frontera Health
3
Pediatrics Plus
38
Beacon of Hope ABA
4
ReThink
39
University of West Florida
40
Mack Rosenberg Law LLC
6
Measure Practice Management
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Florida Tech
7
S Cubed
42
Different Roads to Learning
8
Children's Specialized ABA
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Mosaic
44
Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board
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Vizi Exam Prep
45
ACE: ABA Software System
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Behavior Development Solutions
ABS Kids
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Caravel
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Spectrum Specialized Billing
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National University
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ABA Matrix
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