Trauma-Informed ABA

Original Air Date: January 13, 2021 (as part of the CASP 2021 UnCONVENTIONal Conference)

CEU offered: 1.0 Learning CEU

Webinar Duration: 1 hour

CE Instructors:

  • Saundra Bishop, BCBA


Abstract: 

Applied Behavior Analysis is an effective science to target behaviors in many populations. Behavior analysts focus on observable and measurable behavior and direct function. This can make it difficult when trauma-informed strategies seem counter to our assessments. However, if BCBAs look at trauma events as setting events, the functions become more apparent. This allows behavior analysts to create sensitive and effective interventions, which support our clients, including those who may be in foster care, school programs, or even simply living through COVID-19. In this presentation, attendees will explore the definition of trauma (and trauma events), as well as how our understanding of these events can help us create trauma-informed treatments.

Instructor(s)

Clinical Director and CEO, BASICS ABA Therapy Saundra Bishop, BCBA

Saundra Bishop, MS, BCBA is the founder, Clinical Director, and Executive Director of the DC based BASICS ABA Therapy. She has over 18 years of experience working in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and with people with Autism/Autistic people and has been a BCBA for over 11 years and is licensed in Virginia and Maryland. She is especially passionate about Trauma-Informed Behavior Management and on using teaching models that focus on self advocacy rather than compliance. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and is Level 1 PRT certified. She is also certified to give trainings that qualify for Type-2 CEUs, DC Public Schools CEUs, and Child and Family Services foster parent hours and offers webinars frequently. Her company also runs a therapeutic summer camp, an inclusive summer camp, an inclusive aftercare program, and a FIRE Pods program (Facilitated In-home Remote Education). She enjoyed being a foster parent for 7 years and now has 4 wonderful daughters with and without special needs. She enjoys biking and competitive storytelling.