1.5 CEUs – Practical, Real-World Strategies for BCBAs®
Attachment-Informed ABA: Turning Relationship Struggles into Learning Success
Practical, attachment‑informed ABA strategies to strengthen caregiver–child connection, support secure relationships, and design learner goals that build autonomy and social competence.
By Dr. Steffen Wilson, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA (KY)
✔ Strengthen Relationships ✔ Advance Skills
Tired of putting out fires that keep coming back?
When attachment dynamics are missed, behavior plans can fight the wrong battles.
✔ The “quiet/easy” learner who avoids bids for help… goals stall and generalization sputters.
✔ The clingy learner who melts down at separation… sessions derail before instruction starts.
✔ Caregivers want to help but can’t read the signals or reinforce at the right moments.
✔ Teams mistake attachment‑related behaviors for “noncompliance” and double down on demands.
There’s a better way: read attachment behaviors, coach a secure base, and design goals that grow connection—and learning.
What you'll change in practice
Attachment isn’t a label. It’s a pattern of observable behaviors you can shape.
By integrating attachment principles with ABA, you will:
✔ Interpret behaviors through an attachment lens and select the right targets.
✔ Coach caregivers to be a secure base and pair effectively.
✔ Turn bids for connection into language, help‑seeking, and exploration.
✔ Write goals that build autonomy and social competence—not just compliance.
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Why I created this training (from Dr. Steffen Wilson)
On an initial home assessment, the learner seemed “so easy”—quiet, independent, barely seeking anyone out. He could entertain himself for long stretches, sneaking snacks from cabinets, playing with a few toys in a repetitive way. A year later, after services, he was talking nonstop, making requests, starting conversations. His caregivers were exhausted… and thrilled.
I explained: this is what progress looks like. When a child experiences a secure base, bids for connection go up. Language and learning follow. This course gives you the tools to see those patterns early, coach caregivers confidently, and write goals that strengthen relationships while advancing skills.
What you will learn:
You’ll walk away with practical, immediately applicable skills for working with families, including:
Classify attachment behaviors and stages
Secure, avoidant, anxious, disorganized (Schaffer & Emerson, Bowlby) → choose targets that actually move learning.
Screen attachment in context
Brief caregiver interview + observation → avoid mislabeling ASD‑related topographies as “disorganized.”
Coach a secure base & pairing
What to do, when, and how much → increase help‑seeking, joint attention, and teachable moments.
Design attachment‑informed goals
By style & stage → reduce challenges while building autonomy and social competence.
What you’ll walk away with
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Total Value: $135
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This early-release rate is available for a limited time.
In return, we ask for your feedback to help refine and expand the course for future participants.
💡When you enroll, you’ll get:
Attachment-Informed ABA: Turning Relationship Struggles into Learning Success
On‑demand video training — 1.5‑CEU course that shows how to read attachment, coach secure bases, and write effective goals.
Secure Base Checklist (PDF)
A parent‑friendly checklist that turns “be a secure base” into concrete daily steps.
Attachment Style Quick Reference Chart (PDF)
An at‑a‑glance matrix of styles that speeds team decisions and aligns responses.
Attachment Style Interview Guide (PDF)
Structured intake/FBA questions that screen attachment in context and set the right targets.
Attachment Style Case Vignettes (PDF)
Short scenarios with prompts to practice planning and calibrate supervision.
Is this course right for you?
It’s a strong fit if you:
✔ Work with learners who present avoidant “quiet/easy,” clingy/anxious, or mixed/disorganized signals that stall instruction.
✔ Coach caregivers and want concrete tools (checklists, scripts, pairing routines) to build a reliable secure base at home and school.
✔ Need a fast way to screen attachment in context so ASD‑related topographies aren’t misclassified—and targets stay on‑point.
✔ Write/supervise goals and want shared language and resources your whole team can use across settings.
It’s probably not for you if you:
✔ Need psychotherapy or trauma‑treatment certification (this is ABA practice, not therapy training).
✔ Want theory‑only CEUs; this course emphasizes practical implementation and caregiver coaching.
✔ Expect an FBA/BIP template replacement—this is a lens that makes your analysis and plans more effective.
FAQ
Is this “soft skills” or ABA?
ABA. We analyze observable attachment behaviors, their antecedents and consequences, and build measurable goals.
Does this replace an FBA/BIP?
No. It prevents common errors in your analysis and makes your FBAs and BIPs more effective by aligning targets with attachment functions.
How does this apply with ASD or developmental disabilities?
We address alternate‑secure presentations and common barriers (signaling differences, caregiver stress, diagnosis acceptance) so you can support safety and connection without misclassification.
Can I apply this across settings?
Yes—home, school, clinic. Strategies scale from intake to ongoing caregiver coaching.
What BCBAs® Are Saying About Master ABA Courses
We’re proud to provide courses that make a difference for BCBAs® and their learners. Here’s what professionals like you are saying about our programs:
“This is an exceptionally helpful course laid out in clear instructions with real-world examples. Highly recommend!” – Natalie Y., BCBA
“Great speaker, and was presented very well—clear, concise.” – Kristy P., BCBA
“Relevant, well explained, great resources.” – Susan T., BCBA
Join the hundreds of BCBAs® who have used our training to transform their practice and improve learner outcomes.
Blog Post: Read This First: Attachment—Operationalized for BCBAs®
If a learner leans away or fuses to one adult, you don’t need a psych lecture—you need behaviors you can teach, coach, and graph. This post shows how to turn “relationship vibes” into clear topographies and quick wins you can measure by Friday.
What you’ll get from the post (and can use this week):
✔ Define attachment behaviorally: proximity seeking, comfort bids, separation/reunion patterns, and matched caregiver responses you can coach.
✔ Run the 10-minute micro-session (3×/week): brief pairing → predictable mini-separation → labeled reunion → exploration window → 30-second log.
✔ Coach the five secure-base moves (with scripts): stay close & check in, respond to micro-signals within 3 seconds, name the function lightly, match timing/topography, reflect likely private events.
✔ Graph three metrics by Friday: latency to proximity after a stressor, daily comfort mands (spoken/AAC/gesture), minutes of exploration after reunion.
✔ Tailor by pattern & stage: secure/avoidant/anxious/disorganized; asocial → reciprocal. For autistic learners, watch for alternate-secure presentations before using “disorganized.”
✔ Stay in scope: teach skills, coach contingencies, collaborate/refer when trauma or safety is suspected.
On the fence about the course? Read the post, run one micro-session, watch your data tick up—then come back for the full toolkit inside the CEU training.
Your Instructor: Dr. Steffen Wilson, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA (KY)
Dr. Steffen Wilson, PhD, BCBA earned a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology in 1997 and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) in 2019. She specializes in providing in-home services utilizing natural environment instruction. Drawing on her expertise in developmental psychology, she integrates developmental principles into her ABA practice, which serves as the foundation for her courses. She can be contacted directly at: [email protected]
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