Join Bierman Autism Centers for a valuable Virtual BCBA CEU Event:

Journal Club: “Prioritizing Choice and Assent in the Assessment and Treatment of Food Selectivity”

Join us for an engaging and informative hour led by Ashley Ahlers, MS, BCBA, LABA (MA), Director of Clinical Leadership Training. This session will explore how behavior analysis can address food selectivity by prioritizing children's choices and gaining their assent during mealtimes, contributing to a collaborative and child-centered approach.

Event Highlights:

· Choice and Assent: Review how to incorporate children's choices and gain assent in treating food selectivity.

· Assessment Procedures: Learn about an assessment procedure for addressing feeding issues.

· Treatment Packages: Discuss components of treatment packages informed by the assessment.

· Collaborative Approach: Understand the implications of incorporating assent and caregiver collaboration in treating food selectivity.

Meet Your Presenter:

Ashley is a BCBA who holds a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Northeastern University and a bachelor’s degree in Development Sociology from Cornell University. Ashley trained at the May Center School for Brain Injury and Related Disorder while completing her Master’s degree. She has several years of experience working with children and adults with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors in Connecticut

and Massachusetts. Ashley has worked in various settings, including residential schools, clinics, public schools, residential group homes, and home programs. She has been a proud member of the Bierman team for over nine years and currently holds the position of Director of Clinical Leadership Training. In her free time, Ashley loves watching TV, skiing, reading, and spending time with her husband and son.