Bridging the Gap: Preparing Learners for Success Beyond 1:1 ABA

Includes a Live Web Event on 11/25/2025 at 3:00 PM (EST)

Bridging the Gap: Preparing Learners for Success Beyond 1:1 ABA

Date: Tuesday, November 25
Time: 3-4 pm EST
CEU Credits: 1 Learning CEU
Cost: Free
Presented by: Katie Strathmann, LCSW, BCBA, LBA – Parent Training and Transitions & Chrissy Barosky, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LABA (MA, TX, UT), LBA (RI, NC, IN), LBA NJ #15BC00049800 – Chief Clinical Officer

Course Description:

As children progress through intensive 1:1 ABA therapy, preparing them for less restrictive environments, like preschool, general education, or special education settings, is a critical step in long-term success. But making that transition too early can result in setbacks, family stress, and a return to more intensive services.

Join us for a free BCBA CEU that explores how to determine true readiness for these environments and build the skills necessary for a smooth, meaningful transition.

What You’ll Learn:

Key differences between 1:1 ABA and school-based learning environments
How to assess transition readiness using behavioral indicators and skill domains
Practical strategies to fade support and increase tolerance for group demands
How to use data-driven programming to support sustained success in school settings

By integrating proactive clinical strategies and structured readiness assessments, clinicians can help ensure that each transition is not just a change in setting, but a true step forward in independence.

Register now to equip yourself with tools that help learners thrive beyond 1:1.

Katie Strathmann (Moderator)

Parent Training and Transitions Manager

Bierman Autism Centers

Katie has nearly two decades of experience as a BCBA supporting families of young children receiving 1:1 ABA services, most of whom eventually transition from ABA to school-based settings. As the Parent Training and Transitions Care Manager at Bierman Autism Centers, Katie partners with families and clinicians across the seven states Bierman serves to assess and program for transition readiness into less restrictive environments. Based in North Carolina, she is passionate about helping children access quality education and reach their fullest potential through individualized preparation and collaboration between ABA and school teams.

Chrissy Barosky, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LABA (MA, TX, UT), LBA (RI) (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.