We are excited to invite you to an upcoming two-day workshop you won’t want to miss:
Compassionate Application of ABA for Autism and Other Practical Applications
📅 June 26–27, 2025 | 🕣 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Texana Center – 2330 Graeber Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471
Join us for an in-depth and engaging event featuring two renowned presenters in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis:
👤 Dr. Patrick Friman
Presentation Title: A Spectrum of Applications Derived from Behavior Analysis: Sleep, Anxiety, Incontinence, Habit Disorders, and Dealing with Difficult People
👤 Dr. Jessica Rohrer
Presentation Title: Interpersonal Skills in ABA: Developing Compassionate Repertoires to Benefit Autistic Individuals, Families, and the Field
This workshop is ideal for professionals, students, and anyone interested in compassionate, practical applications of ABA across a variety of settings.
🍽️ Registration includes: Lunch, snacks, and refreshments.
💳 Pricing:
$299 – Non-members
$199 – Members
$119 – Students
$59 – 12 CEU Package (Optional)
$30 – Annual Membership Dues
🎤 Sponsorship Opportunities – $450:
Showcase your organization to ABA professionals! Sponsorship includes:
Company logo and website featured on LSABA’s website, Facebook, and Instagram
Recognition during the event
5–10 minute presentation opportunity
Distribution of promotional materials
For inquiries about sponsorship send e-mail to: abanetworking@gmail.com
👉 Register now: https://behaviorlive.com/conferences/CAAAPA/registration
We look forward to seeing you there for two days of learning, networking, and growth in the field of ABA!
Presenter: Patrick C. Friman
A Spectrum of Clinical and Practical Applications Derived from Behavior Analysis
The core idea of behavior analysis is revolutionary in that attributes the source or cause of behavior not to the behaving person him or herself but to what has happened to that person up to the exhibition of the behavior. This is one of the most powerful idea ever invented by mankind for understanding, knowing, and dealing with human behavior, especially when it is a problem (because it seeks not to fix the blame but rather seeks to fix the problem instead). And virtually everything this idea touches improves. It has revolutionized approaches to habit disorders, incontinence, addictions, delinquency, and numerous other major concerns of our time. Still, the idea has only begun to be harnessed. Not only can it be used to improve the lives of clients in need, but it can also be used to improve the lives of their providers, and indeed the lives of all people. This talk will describe several options derived from behavior analysis the application of which could exert a powerful beneficial influence on everyday life. Examples to be discussed include anxiety, sleep, incontinence, habit disorders and dealing with difficult people.
Objectives
Attendees will be able to describe the core idea of behavior analysis.
Attendees will be able to provide a simple and parsimonious definition of anxiety.
Attendees will be able to identify the core element in behavior analytic treatment of anxiety.
Attendees will be able to define functional encopresis.
Attendees will be able to describe the critical first step in the management of encopresis
Attendees will be able to define functional enuresis.
Attendees will be able to describe the critical first step in the management of enuresis.
Attendees will be able to describe the most effective treatment for enuresis.
Attendees will be able to describe at least three methods for managing sleep problems.
Attendees will be able to describe REM behavior disorder.
Attendees will be able to define Tourette's syndrome.
Attendees will be able to distinguish between Tourette's syndrome and simple tic disorders.
Attendees will be able to list at least three social reinforcers the delivery of which can improve relationships with people who are being difficult.
Attendees will be able to describe at least two additional methods for dealing with difficult people effectively.
Presenter: Jessica Rohrer
Interpersonal skills in ABA: Developing compassionate repertoires to benefit autistic individuals, families, and the field
Workshop Goals:
Define and explain compassion in the context of ABA and related disciplines.
Analyze how compassion is embedded in the BACB Ethics Code and its connection to emerging humanistic movements in ABA.
Explore the role of compassion in client-facing practices, including extinction, and identify ways to modify these practices.
Examine how compassion promotes assent, autonomy, and trauma-informed care (TIC).
Discuss burnout prevention for caregivers and providers through self-compassion and compassionate care.
Teach and practice compassion skills using Behavior Skills Training (BST) with a focus on client-facing situations.
Engage in a role-play activity based on Rohrer & Weiss (2022) to practice applying compassionate skills (time permitting).
Workshop Host
We’re excited to share that this workshop will be hosted at the Texana Center, who have generously provided their space for our event. We’re deeply grateful for their support and partnership. Here’s a bit about who they are and the valuable services they provide:
“Since 1999, Texana Center has been recognized as the expert for mental health, autism, and developmental disabilities services throughout Fort Bend, Austin, Colorado, Matagorda, Waller, and Wharton counties. Our evidence-based, trauma-informed approach supports individuals and families with a wide variety of services.
We are a nonprofit with a highly trained and dynamic team of over 800 staff members, committed to helping more than 16,000 people annually with the care they need to move ahead. Our caring staff provide assessment, treatment, and coordination to help children and adults navigate life with clarity.”