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ABA for a Better World: Curiosity as a Behavioral Cusp

Dr. Liliane Rocha DBH, BCBA, QBA | 1.0 CE for BACB or QABA

Date: April 11,2024
Time: 9 am AMT (Amazonas, BR) (Presented in Portuguese with Live English Interpreter)
Modality: Online - Live Stream
*With access to content until May 12, 2024

Abstract

Ruiz and Baer (1997) understand behavioral cusps as a special kind of behavioral change, one that is “crucial to what comes next.” We would like to think that change is usually for the “best”, and yet we often lose sight of who defines “best”. In their seminal article, Baer, Wolf, and Risley (1968) have called attention to dimensions that need to be considered in the design of behavioral change programs - one of these dimensions being social validity. The concept of social validity invites us to consider a perspective other than just the program designer’s. This conference’s theme is “ABA for a Better World”, and this talk will discuss “curiosity” as a behavioral class that can support behavior analysts in promoting change for the better. We argue that the class of behaviors under this label can serve as a behavioral cusp which will lead to the promotion of behavioral change that is socially valid and leads to improvements in quality of life, and thus a better world.

Dr. Liliane Rocha

DBH, BCBA, QBA

Dr. Liliane Rocha is a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) and Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA) who has worked with people with developmental disabilities, severe mental illness, parents, and those looking to improve their lives for over 15 years. She serves as a board member and is the point of contact between the International Standards Committee (ISC) and the QABA board. Her research and practice interests involve the implementation of behavioral health integration, specifically in improving the care for people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) starting at the pediatrician’s office. She is a faculty member at the Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies Doctor of Behavior Health program. As a certified Life Coach, ACT Matrix, and Pro-social Matrix trainer and facilitator, she uses ACT in her work helping individuals and organizations move through conflict and towards value-based, purpose-infused action. She serves as a board member and manager for the NYC ACBS, where she is also co-chair of the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) committee. She has published articles in the International Journal of Integrated Care and Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and has presented at several international and national conferences. Founder and CEO of The Behavior Web, an organization that provides consultancy to local schools and hospitals, as well as international consultancy in her home country of Brazil; she has been developing work focused on disseminating ABA practice that is ethical, compassionate, and aware of social justice issues.

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