Presentation Overview

Clinical Decision Making: Frameworks to Support Clinical Judgement for Behavior Technicians

Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions NDBIs are evidence-based interventions designed specifically for young children with autism. While NDBIs incorporate components from Applied Behavior Analysis, they intentionally differ in the selection of learning objectives and how learning opportunities are embedded within routines. While some styles of ABA intervention follow strict protocols, NDBIs ask implementers to read and respond to each individual, making in-the-moment decisions regarding learning activities and opportunities. In community practice, it can be challenging for technicians to build their decision-making skills. This presentation explores strategies, techniques, and frameworks that can help technicians learn how to make in-the-moment decisions to build meaningful activities and create embedded learning opportunities.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Identify common barriers in technician training that may impact clinical decision making

  • Describe frameworks that can help technicians at different stages of their career build confidence in their clinical decision-mag

  • Identify how technicians can build confidence in clinical decision making by measuring treatment fidelity

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

Will Martin, MEd, BCBA, LBA

Will is a certified ESDM therapist and trainer, and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 10 years of experience in early intervention and autism therapy. Will earned a Master of Education degree in Early Intervention with a specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorder from the University of Pittsburgh. After starting his career in community-based practice, Will joined the faculty at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and began working on a research study comparing the effectiveness of ESDM therapy to other approaches. Prior to joining Soar, Will served as the Vice President of Clinical Quality and Outcomes for a multisite ABA provider. His clinical specialties include: naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention, compassionate, communication-focused approaches to challenging behavior, and building meaningful models for caregiver involvement in ABA therapy. He is passionate about building high-quality early intervention programs for children with autism and their families.

Presentation Content

  1. 1

    • About the Presentation

    • Meet Will Martin

    • Professional Practice Reminder

    • Video: Clinical Decision Making: Frameworks to Support Clinical Judgement for Behavior Technicians

    • Presentation Handout

    • Quiz

    • Survey