Presentation Overview

Bringing NDBI to Life: Practical Project ImPACT Strategies for RBTs

Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs) are evidence-based approaches that integrate developmental and behavioral principles to support young children with autism. This presentation will provide Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) with a practical introduction to NDBI strategies through the lens of Project ImPACT. Attendees will learn how to embed teaching opportunities within play and daily interactions, use child-led strategies to increase engagement, and implement core techniques such as modeling, prompting, and natural reinforcement. Emphasis will be placed on translating these strategies into real-world ABA sessions to promote communication, social engagement, and skill generalization. Participants will leave with actionable tools they can immediately apply in their work with clients.

Learning Objectives

What you'll learn...after completing this presentation, participants will be able to

  • Define Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs)and identify examples of NDBI – based curricula.

  • Identify core teaching strategies used within the Project ImPACT model.

  • Analyze real-world scenarios to identify NDBI strategies being implemented

Continuing Education

The NDBI Navigator is an approved continuing education provider for the BACB, QABA, and IBAO.

Professionals from other disciplines will receive a professional development certificate, which they can submit to their respective licensing boards for consideration.

Your Presenter

Jackie Douthat, MS, BCBA

Jacqueline Douthat, MS, BCBA, received her master’s in applied behavior analysis from Georgia State University and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). She has experience providing behavior analytic services in the home, clinic, and day-care settings for individuals ranging from ages 2-15 with a focus on skill acquisition. Currently, Jackie is a Team Lead BCBA in the Skill Acquisition Department at Marcus Autism Center where she provides services based in applied behavior analysis (ABA) for minimally verbal clients in a one-on-one service delivery model. She is responsible for developing and supervising language interventions and behavioral programming for children with autism. Her interests include verbal behavior, increasing play skills, and naturalistic teaching strategies.

Presentation Content

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    • About the Presentation

    • Meet Jackie Douthat

    • Professional Practice Reminder

    • Video: Bringing NDBI to Life: Practical Project ImPACT Strategies for RBTs

    • Quiz

    • Survey