Presentation Overview

Ethical Collaboration in NDBI: Partnering with Caregivers and Interdisciplinary Teams as RBTs

Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI) rely heavily on collaboration among behavior technicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary professionals to support skill development in young children. Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) practitioners frequently implement interventions in natural environments such as homes, schools, and community settings, where effective partnerships with caregivers and team members are essential for maintaining fidelity and promoting the generalization of skills. RBTs may encounter opportunities to build and refine collaboration skills, including communication, role clarity, and navigating differing perspectives. This session will examine the ethical and professional responsibilities of RBTs when collaborating with caregivers and interdisciplinary providers within Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI) service delivery. Participants will review expectations related to professional conduct, scope of practice, and effective communication, guided by standards from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Practical strategies will be presented to support relationship-building, reinforce caregiver participation, and maintain productive partnerships with professionals from other disciplines. Through applied examples, attendees will explore common collaboration scenarios and identify strategies that support ethical, family-centered care while remaining within the RBT role. Participants will leave with practical tools to strengthen collaborative partnerships and support the effective implementation of NDBIs.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Describe the role of RBTs in collaborating with caregivers and interdisciplinary team members to support implementation of NDBI strategies in natural environments.

  • Identify ethical and professional responsibilities related to caregiver coaching, communication, and scope of practice within NDBI service delivery.

  • Apply at least two strategies to support caregiver participation and interdisciplinary collaboration during naturalistic, play-based intervention.

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

Ania Petrova, M.S., BCBA, LBS, LBA

Ania Petrova is an Executive and Clinical Director and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 18 years of experience in applied behavior analysis and early childhood development. She is the founder of Comprehensive ABA, where she provides strategic leadership, clinical consultation, and systems development for organizations, schools, and providers across the field. Ania specializes in building scalable clinical infrastructure, developing training and toolkits, and optimizing quality and outcomes across settings. She has extensive experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring providers. Her work focuses on translating evidence-based practices into practical applications and expanding access to high-quality developmental and behavioral services globally.

Presentation Content

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    • About the Presentation

    • Meet Ania Petrova

    • Professional Practice Reminder

    • Video: Ethical Collaboration in NDBI: Partnering with Caregivers and Interdisciplinary Teams as RBTs

    • Presentation Handout

    • Quiz

    • Survey