Subject Matter Expert: Dr.Britany Melton Ph.D., BCBA-D | Host: Maria Nicolaou, MSc BCBA

Are you passionate about Applied Behavior Analysis and committed to staying at the forefront of evidence-based practices, Look no further than Special Learning, your premier destination for a vibrant and collaborative online ABA learning community in our monthly Journal Club.

In our June Journal Club presented by Dr. Britany Melton we will explore “Leading with Compassion: A Discussion and Steps Forward for Behavior Analysts”.

Overview:

Join us for a thought-provoking Journal Club session where we explore the essential role of compassion in the delivery of behavior analytic services. Based on the article by Melton, Marchese, and Weiss, this session highlights the growing need to define, teach, and evaluate compassionate care skills within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The discussion emphasizes how compassion can—and should—be integrated into daily practice, especially at the RBT level, to strengthen relationships, enhance client outcomes, and promote ethical and socially valid interventions.

Participants will examine current literature, practical examples, and tools that help operationalize compassionate interactions. We will also discuss barriers to compassionate care and identify strategies for enhancing these critical soft skills in supervision, service delivery, and interprofessional collaboration.

Who Should Attend:

• Board Certified Behavior Analysts and RBT Supervisors 
• Registered Behavior Technicians 
• Professionals delivering or supervising ABA services 
• Educators and clinicians working with individuals with autism 
• Anyone interested in improving the social validity and relational quality of behavioral interventions 

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the complexities of autism, behavior analysis, and the ongoing dialogue between professionals and the autistic community. Reserve your spot now for a thought-provoking and informative webinar.

Learning Objectives

• Define compassionate care in the context of ABA and describe why it is essential for ethical and socially valid service delivery.
• Identify specific behaviors and strategies that promote compassionate interactions between RBTs and clients, particularly in moments of distress or crisis.
• Apply a behavioral framework to evaluate and teach compassionate responses in supervision and clinical practice, including the use of tools such as the Parent Partnership Questionnaire (PPQ).

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