Description

This presentation will introduces Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs) as a family of intervention models and explains their importance in the ABA field. After attending this presentation, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify how infants and toddlers learn• Recognize how autistic learning profiles might look different
  • Describe key components of NDBIs
  • Identify similarities and differences between the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) and other therapeutic approaches

BCBAs who attend the full presentation and pass the competency assessment can earn 1 General Learning CEU.

Presenters

Will Martin, M.Ed., BCBA

Will is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Certified ESDM Therapist & Trainer with over 10 years of experience in early intervention and autism therapy. Will earned a Master of Education degree in Early Intervention with a specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorder from the University of Pittsburgh. After starting his career in community-based practice, Will joined the faculty at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and began working on a research study comparing the effectiveness of ESDM therapy to other approaches. Before joining the team at Soar, Will served as the Vice President of Clinical Quality and Outcomes for a multisite ABA provider. His clinical specialties include Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs), compassionate, communication-focused approaches to challenging behavior, and building meaningful models for caregiver involvement in ABA therapy. He is passionate about building high-quality early intervention programs for children with autism and their families. 


Maddi John, M.Ed., BCBA

Maddi began her career in ABA in 2019 as a Registered Behavior Technician. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology and Theatre for Youth at the College of Charleston and her Master of Education in Special Education with an emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis at Pennsylvania State University. She has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2022.

Maddi is excited to bring Soar's naturalistic, play-based approach and high-quality care to a new community in Maryland. In her free time, she enjoys working out, reading, supporting live theatre, and spending time with her husband and their dog