2.5 GENERAL CEU
Parent Engagement Reimagined: Turning Goals into Meaningful Progress
Transform ABA Therapy with Active Parent Collaboration
Instructor: MaKayla Smith, MS, BCBA
MaKayla Smith, MS, BCBA
Is Parent Engagement Reimagined for you?
Are you ready to:
Move beyond basic parent training and build true partnerships with families?
Empower parents to become active participants in their child's ABA therapy?
See greater progress and generalization of skills by fostering consistent collaboration?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, this course is designed for YOU.
What will this course do for you?
As a BCBA®, you know that parent involvement is key to successful ABA therapy. But truly effective parent engagement goes beyond occasional training sessions and progress reports. It requires a deep understanding of collaborative partnerships, skillful communication, and individualized support. This course will help you bridge the gap between basic parent training and truly transformative collaboration. Get ready to unlock new levels of client progress, build stronger relationships with families, and experience a renewed sense of purpose in your work.
Enhance Your Clinical Effectiveness: Learn proven strategies to engage parents, improve communication, and create a collaborative approach to therapy.
Boost Your Confidence: Gain the skills and knowledge to confidently navigate parent interactions, address challenging situations, and provide effective parent education.
Increase Your Job Satisfaction: Experience the fulfillment of building strong relationships with families and witnessing the positive impact of collaborative efforts.
What makes this course unique?
This isn't just any CEU course. MaKayla uses her experience as both a BCBA® and a parent to help you master the concepts in the training.
Understand the importance of merging technical ABA knowledge with real-world situations and family dynamics.
Video clips from MaKayla interacting with her daughters demonstrate how video modeling can be used to enhance parent training.
Help parents learn to generalize skills in the home.
In this clip MaKayla demonstrates generalization playing a game with her daughter.
What you will learn:
Building a Foundation for Collaboration
Learn how to establish rapport, foster trust, and create a welcoming environment for parents. Listen and respond to parent concerns and preferences.
Effective Communication Strategies
Effective Communication Strategies
Master the art of clear, empathetic communication, including active listening, providing feedback, and addressing challenging conversations.
Parent Education and Empowerment
Develop strategies to provide parents with a clear understanding of ABA principles, treatment goals, and their role in supporting their child's progress.
Individualized Parent Training
Learn how to assess parent needs, create tailored training programs, and provide ongoing support for successful implementation of strategies at home.
Data Visualization and Goal Setting
Discover how to use data visualization tools to effectively communicate progress, set SMART goals, and empower parents to track their child's development.
Addressing Challenges and Maintaining Momentum
Develop the skills and confidence to advocate for your professional growth as a new BCBA®. Learn how to identify your learning needs, seek out relevant training opportunities, and effectively negotiate with employers for professional development support.
The Cost of Missed Opportunities
While you may be achieving some success with your current approach to parent engagement, failing to prioritize and refine your collaborative skills can lead to missed opportunities and significant challenges:
Slower Client Progress: Inconsistent implementation of strategies at home can hinder a child's progress and limit their ability to generalize skills to new environments.
Strained Relationships: Communication breakdowns, misunderstandings, and a lack of shared understanding can create tension and frustration between BCBAs® and families.
Reduced Treatment Fidelity: Without active parent involvement, it becomes challenging to ensure that interventions are implemented consistently and correctly outside of therapy sessions.
Increased Stress and Burnout: Navigating parent concerns and managing challenging situations without the right tools can lead to increased stress and burnout for BCBAs®.
Don't let these challenges hold you back. Invest in your skills and transform your approach to parent engagement.
Trusted ACE Instructors Approved through the BACB
Quality Assurance You Can Trust: All of our instructors are certified Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) providers through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). This ensures that our CEU courses meet the rigorous standards set by the BACB and qualify for CEU credits towards maintaining your BCBAs’® certifications.
Act now, and you can get Parent Engagement Reimagined – plus get these exclusive bonuses!
Meet the Instructor
MaKayla Smith, MS, BCBA
MaKayla Smith, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) since 2018, is passionate about empowering families through effective parent engagement in ABA therapy. With a wealth of experience across diverse settings—including center-based, home-based, and school-based services—MaKayla has honed her expertise in collaborating with parents and caregivers to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients. She is a strong advocate for naturalistic teaching and person-centered approaches, believing that parents are essential partners in the therapeutic process. MaKayla's dedication to parent training stems from her firsthand experiences witnessing the transformative impact of strong parent-clinician collaboration. She is committed to sharing her knowledge and insights to help BCBAs® build meaningful partnerships with families and unlock the full potential of ABA therapy.
