IN-PERSON OR LIVE STREAM THROUGH BEHAVIOR LIVE
The mission of the VBC is to highlight, support, and mentor practitioners and researchers who utilize the theoretical, practical and empirical information about verbal behavior in their professions. The conference is organized and hosted each year by the Central Texas Autism Center and its founder, Kelle Rich, BCBA, LBA.
More information about this hybrid in-person and virtual pre-conference workshop coming soon!
6 BACB LRN CE’s | February 28, 2024 8:00-4:00pm at the Commons Learning Center |
$200 for virtual or in-person workshop only
register NowThe VBC reaches 100’s of professional from all over the world each year. We are looking for exhibitors that want to be highlighted as supporters of this conference’s mission and who support the science of ABA, families with autism and other developmental disabilities and practitioners.
Interested in exhibiting at the Live Resource Fair or Sponsoring part of the event? Contact us at ctac@ctac1.com.
7:15-8:15
Registration and Coffee Bar (in person)
8:15-8:25
Opening Remarks, Kelle Rich, BCBA, LBA
8:30-9:30
Dr. Hank Schlinger, 'The Echoic: The Little Verbal Operant That Could' - Part 1 (1 BACB Learning CEU)
9:35-10:35
Dr. Alice Shillingsburg, 'What You Teach and How You Teach Matters: Implementing an Applied Verbal Behavior Model in Classrooms' (1 BACB Learning CEU)
Download Abstract10:35-10:50
BREAK
10:55-11:55
Dr. Hank Schlinger, 'Back to Basics I: A Mediational Account of Equivalence Relations (1 BACB Learning CEU)
Download Abstract11:55-12:55
LUNCH
1:00-2:00
Dr. Eb Blakely, 'Scientist Practitioner Model #1: Introduction and Application to Clinical Practice and Staff Training' (1 BACB Learning CEU)
Download Abstract2:05-3:05
Dr. Mirela Cengher, 'Teaching Verbal Behavior to Children with Developmental Disabilities' (1 BACB Learning CEU)
Download Abstract3:05-3:25
BREAK
3:30-4:30
Dr. Pat McGreevy, 'Verbal Behavior: A Necessary Component of Behavioral Intervention for Children and Adults with Severe Disabilities and Limited Skill Repertoires' (1 BACB Learning CEU)
Download Abstract4:35-5:35
All Presenters, Mediator - Matt Cicoria of Behaviorial Observations Podcast (1 BACB Learning CEU)
5:45-6:15
Poster Presentations
6:30-8:30
Cocktail Reception
7:15-8:15
Coffee Bar (in person)
8:15-8:25
Opening Remarks, Kelle Rich/Matt Cicoria
8:30-9:30
Dr. Hank Schlinger, 'The Echoic: The Little Verbal Operant That Could' - Part 2 (1 BACB Learning CEU)
9:35-10:35
Dr. Alice Shllingsburg, ' Strengthening Gestures: A Critical Component to Building Robust Communication Skills for Autistic Children' (1 BACB Learning CEU)
Download Abstract10:35-10:50
BREAK
10:55-11:55
Dr. Hank Schlinger, ' Back to Basics II: A Mediational Account of Verbal Relations' (1 BACB Learning Ethics CEU)
Download Abstract11:55-12:55
LUNCH
1:00-2:00
Dr. Eb Blakely, 'Scientist Practitioner #2: Acquisition Diagnostics, Flow Charting, and Identifying Mechanisms of Action' (1 BACB Learning CEU)
Download Abstract2:05-3:05
Dr. Mirela Cengher, 'Bilingualism in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder' (1 BACB Learning CEU)
Download Abstract3:05-3:25
BREAK
3:30-4:30
Dr. Patrick McGreevy, 'A Deep Dive into Verbal and Non-verbal Life Skills' (1 BACB Learning CEU)
Download AbstractWe will be hosting a Poster Session at this year’s conference. For poster submission information, please click here.
