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Contains 3 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 12/18/2025 at 3:00 PM (EST)
This CEU explores how to systematically program for complex and conditional discrimination, teaching learners to respond to relevant features of their environment and apply concepts in meaningful ways.
Making Language Meaningful: Complex Discrimination Strategies for Children with Autism
Date: Thursday, December 18, 3-4 pm EST
CEU Credits: 1 Learning CEU
Presented by: Chrissy Barosky, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LABA (MA, TX, UT), LBA (RI, NC, IN), Chief Clinical OfficerStimulus control is the foundation of language learning, but when it’s faulty, we risk teaching rote responses instead of language that can be applied outside of the teaching setting.
In this CEU, Chrissy Barosky, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LABA (MA, TX, UT), LBA (RI), Chief Clinical Officer, explores how to systematically program for complex and conditional discrimination, teaching learners to respond to relevant features of their environment and apply concepts in meaningful ways. We’ll break down the difference between simple and conditional discrimination, show you how to design instructional sequences that promote generalization, and walk through strategies to avoid overselectivity and other common pitfalls.
What You’ll Learn:
- Define stimulus control and identify faulty stimulus control
- Distinguish between simple and conditional discrimination
- Define concept formation and its role in language programming
- Design instructional procedures that support generalization and discrimination
Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your teaching toolkit and bring more precision and meaning into your learners’ language goals.
$i++ ?>Chrissy Barosky,Ph.D., BCBA-D, LABA (MA, TX, UT), LBA (RI, NC, IN) (Moderator)
Chief Clinical Officer
Bierman Autism Centers
As the Chief Clinical Officer at Bierman Autism Centers, Chrissy brings a wealth of experience, having worked in ABA since 2008 and in developmental disabilities since 2005. With an impressive academic and professional background, Chrissy leads with expertise in early language acquisition, staff training, and client outcomes. She is also an adjunct faculty member at Simmons University, sharing her knowledge through teaching and conference presentations.
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Meet PEBBL — Progress through Evidence-Based Behavior Lab. It’s the new name for our Clinical Research & Innovation Lab and our next step in raising the bar for autism care. PEBBL is our practice-embedded research engine that turns everyday, play-based sessions into insights we can use, share, and scale.
November Research Spotlight Strengthening Client Outcomes Through Play and Routine
CEU Credits: 0.5 Learning CEU
Presented by: Lauren D’Amato, PhD, BCBA-D. Vice President, Clinical ResearchCourse Description:
Meet PEBBL — Progress through Evidence-Based Behavior Lab.
It’s the new name for our Clinical Research & Innovation Lab and our next step in raising the bar for autism care. PEBBL is our practice-embedded research engine that turns everyday, play-based sessions into insights we can use, share, and scale. The name is a nod to a penguin’s pebble, a small, well-placed actions that build something lasting. It’s exactly how we approach progress for kids and for our craft.
This month’s CEU celebrates that same spirit of discovery.
What You’ll Learn:
- How mirror-based instruction can strengthen imitation and engagement
- Practical ways to blend play, movement, and routine to build independence
- How enriched environments can reduce behavioral challenges and enhance learning
Developing independence in children with autism often requires blending structure and play in ways that feel natural and motivating. This session highlights small, intentional adjustments that lead to measurable improvements in confidence, engagement, and success—both in the clinic and beyond.
Join us as we launch PEBBL and continue creating Progress and Possibilities®, one well-placed pebble at a time.
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This CEU provides a practical, research-informed framework for addressing challenging supervisory moments with confidence, clarity, and compassion.
Navigating Difficult Feedback: A Guide to Supervising with Accountability and Empathy
Course Description:
Delivering constructive feedback is a cornerstone of effective supervision—but when the conversation gets tough, even seasoned leaders can struggle. This CEU provides a practical, research-informed framework for addressing challenging supervisory moments with confidence, clarity, and compassion.
Participants will explore how to create a supportive feedback culture, use structured conversation strategies, and balance empathy with accountability to drive meaningful behavior change. Through real-world scenarios and actionable takeaways, this session equips BCBAs with tools to foster growth and maintain strong, ethical supervisory relationships.
Whether you’re supervising RBTs, mentoring trainees, or leading a clinical team, this CEU will help you tackle hard conversations and support professional development in a way that builds trust, strengthens performance, and aligns with BACB supervision standards.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe characteristics of effective and ethical feedback
- Implement a four-step structure for delivering difficult feedback
- Recognize and manage emotional responses during challenging conversations
- Identify techniques that balance empathy and accountability in supervision
- Apply strategies for developing a feedback-forward clinical culture
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This 1-hour Ethics CEU explores the essential role of culturally responsive practice in behavior analysis.
Culture, Care, and Compassion in ABA: Unpacking the Essentials of Culturally Responsive Practice
CEU Credits: 1 Ethics CEU
Presented by: Ruby Mannankara-Cabrera, EdD, BCBA, LBA (TX, NY)Course Description:
This 1-hour Ethics CEU explores the essential role of culturally responsive practice in behavior analysis. Led by Ruby Mannankara-Cabrera, EdD, BCBA, LBA (TX, NY), this session examines the distinctions between cultural competence and cultural humility, while offering practical strategies to help clinicians reflect on their values and biases to better serve diverse client populations.
Participants will learn how to recognize the impact of cultural dynamics in therapeutic relationships and how ethical guidelines support inclusive, individualized care. Through a lens of compassion and self-awareness, attendees will gain tools to strengthen the provider–client relationship and foster more ethical and equitable ABA services.
This CEU is part of Bierman Autism Centers’ CEU series, aimed at supporting professional development, ethical reflection, and clinical excellence across our network.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:- Define cultural humility and differentiate it from cultural competence
- Describe how to integrate culturally responsive practices into ABA service delivery
- Identify ethical obligations related to cultural awareness and bias
- Examine how personal values influence clinical decision-making
- Explore strategies to strengthen provider–client relationships through inclusive, ethical care
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In this 30-minute CEU, Dr. Lauren D’Amato, BCBA-D, Vice President of the Clinical Research and Innovation Lab, will walk you through three ways you’re already using experimental design in your work—and probably don’t even realize it.
August Research Spotlight: Beyond Baselines – Unleashing Experimental Design in Your BCBA Practice
Course Description:
In this 30-minute Research Spotlight CEU, Lauren D’Amato, PhD, BCBA-D, Vice President of the Clinical Research and Innovation Lab, reveals how behavior analysts are already using experimental design principles—often without even realizing it. You’ll examine three common ways experimental design shows up in your work and learn how to leverage it more intentionally for stronger interventions and outcomes.
This CEU is part of Bierman Autism Centers’ Clinical Research & Innovation Lab Spotlight Series, focused on translating emerging research into meaningful, practical tools for clinicians.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Name 3 ways experimental designs are used in applied clinical work
• Identify 3 ways experimental designs are overlooked in clinical settings
• Develop 1 experimental approach for a current client’s program-
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This CEU dives into the ethical considerations and clinical responsibilities involved in assessment-driven intervention planning.
Join Bierman Autism Centers for a Virtual BCBA Supervision CEU Event
Assessment to Intervention Planning: Creating Socially Significant Change by Choosing the Correct Assessment and Designing Individualized Goals – Part 2
How do we ensure the goals we set truly matter?
This CEU, led by Abby Conley, MS, BCBA, dives into the ethical considerations and clinical responsibilities involved in assessment-driven intervention planning. Far too often, goals are selected based on convenience, insurance mandates, or familiarity with a specific tool—rather than what is most meaningful for the individual learner.
You’ll explore how to interpret assessment results with intention, and use that data to develop customized, socially significant goals that promote real-world progress. The session will also examine how the goals we select can either limit or empower a learner’s path toward greater independence—and why ethics must be a guiding force in that process.
Whether you're new to assessment planning or looking to enhance your ethical decision-making, this session will challenge you to think critically about the tools you use, the goals you choose, and the lasting impact those choices can have.
What You Will Learn:
- Define socially significant goals and why they matter
- Describe how to read and interpret assessment results
- Create individualized treatment goals that are grounded in real data
Why Attend?
Clinicians at Bierman Autism Centers are committed to delivering data-informed, client-centered care that leads to meaningful progress. This CEU will provide tools to help align assessment selection with each learner’s long-term goals, supporting the development of interventions that promote lasting, socially significant change.
Whether you're fine-tuning your own assessment practices or guiding others in goal development, this session offers practical strategies and fresh perspectives to help you think critically about the tools you choose—and the outcomes you strive to achieve.
Missed Part 1? Access it on demand here!
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Supervisors play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of behavior analysts. But what does it take to be an ethical and effective supervisor?
Join Bierman Autism Centers for a Virtual BCBA Supervision CEU Event
Ethical Supervision: The Impact of Supervisor Behavior and Effective Documentation in Trainee Development
Supervisors play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of behavior analysts. But what does it take to be an ethical and effective supervisor? Join Jessica Rydberg, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, for an in-depth discussion on how supervisor behavior and proper documentation impact trainee development. This session will highlight strategies for fostering a supportive training environment, strengthening supervisor-trainee relationships, and ensuring high-quality supervision practices that align with ethical guidelines.
What You Will Learn:
- Understand the ethical responsibilities of supervisors in fostering a supportive training environment.
- Explore the role of documentation in supervision and its connection to providing constructive feedback.
- Examine how supervisor behavior influences the success and professional growth of trainees.
- Discuss strategies for improving supervisor-trainee relationships through ethical practices and meaningful feedback.
Why Attend?
At Bierman Autism Centers, we are dedicated to raising the bar in clinical excellence and empowering BCBAs with tools that enhance the quality of supervision. This CEU event is designed to equip you with best practices for ethical and effective supervision, ensuring your trainees receive the support and guidance needed for success.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your supervision skills, engage in meaningful discussions, and enhance your impact as a supervisor!
Register Today and Strengthen Your Supervision Practices!
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Join us for an insightful webinar on the importance of generalized conditioned reinforcers and the correct implementation of token economies in ABA therapy.
Join Bierman Autism Centers for a Valuable Virtual BCBA CEU Event
Improving Your Teaching Methods Through the Use of Generalized Conditioned Reinforcement: A BCBA’s Guide to Token Economies
Are you ready to enhance your teaching methods and improve client outcomes? Join Taylor O’Brien, M.S., BCBA, LABA (MA), LBA (RI), for an insightful webinar on the importance of generalized conditioned reinforcers and the correct implementation of token economies in ABA therapy. Learn how to design, condition, and maintain effective reinforcement systems that can be applied across behaviors and settings, avoiding common pitfalls and ensuring flexibility in your clinical practice.
What You Will Learn:
- Define a Generalized Conditioned Reinforcer – Understand what makes reinforcers versatile and effective.
- Token Board vs. Token Economy – Discover when to use each system for maximum impact.
- Designing Individualized Token Economies – Learn steps to create tailored reinforcement systems for each learner.
- Conditioning and Maintaining Secondary Reinforcers – Ensure the long-term effectiveness and value of your reinforcement strategies.
Why Attend?
At Bierman Autism Centers, we are committed to providing behavior analysts with practical tools and up-to-date research to enhance clinical outcomes. This CEU event will give you the skills needed to design and implement successful token economies, prevent satiation, and promote long-lasting behavior change.
Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your teaching methods, learn from an experienced behavior analyst, and continue creating progress and possibilities® for your clients.
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This session builds on the foundational concepts from Part One, diving deeper into the complexities of insurance authorization denials and appeals.
Advocating for Your Clients Part Two:
How to Navigate Insurance Authorization Denials
Credits: 1 Learning CEU
Cost: Free – Our Continued Gift to You!
Did you attend Part One in December? If so, you won’t want to miss the next chapter in our free webinar series! This session builds on the foundational concepts from Part One, diving deeper into the complexities of insurance authorization denials and appeals.
Join Chrissy Barosky, PhD, BCBA-D, Chief Clinical Officer, Emily Roche, VP of Payer Relations, and special guest Katie Dzurec, a former insurance regulator, as they equip you with essential tools to confidently tackle denials and advocate for your clients’ needs.
What You Will Learn:
- Understand Insurance Denials – What constitutes a denial or adverse determination?
- Navigate the Appeals Process – Learn strategies for challenging denied authorizations successfully.
- Know Your Rights – Explore patient protections that support securing medically necessary treatments.
- Recognize Violations – Identify administrative or regulatory errors made during the appeals process.
- Work with Regulators – Discover how systems that regulate insurance companies can assist in advocacy.
Why Attend?
Behavior analysts play a critical role in ensuring clients receive the care they need. This webinar offers practical knowledge on managing denials, understanding patient protections, and engaging regulators when funding sources fail to comply with the law. Together, we’ll empower you to be an even stronger advocate for the families you serve and ensure you are well-equipped to provide continuity of care and medically necessary services to your clients.
Don’t Miss This Opportunity! Join us for this free, interactive session and expand your advocacy toolkit. Together, we’ll continue creating progress and possibilities™ for your clients.
Register Today and Build on Your Part One Knowledge!
Did you miss Part One? No problem! You can still take it as a free, on-demand CEU at your convenience. Click here to access Part One now!
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Join Christina Barosky, PhD, BCBA-D, Chief Clinical Officer, and Emily Roche, VP of Contracting, as they guide you through the complex world of client advocacy and funding.
Unwrap the Gift of Knowledge This Holiday Season!
Join Bierman Autism Centers for a Special Holiday Edition Free Virtual BCBA CEU Event
Advocating for Your Clients Part One: Understanding Medical Necessity and The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)
Credits: 1 Learning CEU
Cost: Free – Our Holiday Gift to You!
‘Tis the Season to Strengthen Your Advocacy Skills! Join Christina Barosky, PhD, BCBA-D, Chief Clinical Officer, and Emily Roche, VP of Contracting, as they guide you through the complex world of client advocacy and funding. This insightful session is designed to help you unwrap the mystery of funding sources and better support your clients’ needs. In the spirit of giving, we’re offering this invaluable knowledge at no cost–a token of our appreciation for your commitment to client care.
What You Will Learn:
- Understand the Definition of Medical Necessity: Essential for securing service approval.
- Key Elements of Clinical Documentation: Ensure your treatment plans meet funding expectations.
- Master the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA): Unlock the path to ABA therapy coverage.
- Strategies for Peer Review Success: Navigate the process with confidence and advocate for high-quality care.
- Communicate Client Progress: Articulate assessment results to bolster your service requests.
Why Attend:
At Bierman Autism Centers, we believe in fostering a culture of growth, learning, and clinical excellence. Our Virtual BCBA CEU events empower you with tools and strategies to excel in your practice, ensuring your clients receive the best possible care. This session will help you feel confident when meeting funding source requirements and advocating for your clients’ needs.
Don’t miss out on this festive opportunity to sharpen your skills, connect with peers, and continue creating progress and possibilities™. Your participation is a gift to your professional journey and elevates the care you provide.
Register Today and Unwrap Your Path to Better Advocacy!
Take this chance to celebrate the season with learning, connection, and professional growth. We can’t wait to see you there!
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Chief Clinical Officer
Bierman Autism Centers
As the Chief Clinical Officer at Bierman Autism Centers, Chrissy brings a wealth of experience, having worked in ABA since 2008 and in developmental disabilities since 2005. With an impressive academic and professional background, Chrissy leads with expertise in early language acquisition, staff training, and client outcomes. She is also an adjunct faculty member at Simmons University, sharing her knowledge through teaching and conference presentations.
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VP of Contracting
Bierman Autism Centers
Emily, VP of Contracting at Bierman, has been an industry leader in payer contracting and revenue management since 2012. She is passionate about public policy, advocacy for ABA therapy, and sharing her expertise through national conferences. With a master’s degree in health administration and a decade of experience, Emily’s insights make her an invaluable guide in navigating payer systems and funding challenges.
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