​Abstract

In this presentation, the host will discuss her experience applying applied behavior analysis to service delivery outside of autism intervention, including physical fitness, nutrition, geriatrics, mental health, criminal justice, and traumatic brain injury. Tips for success, including barriers and common problems, will be reviewed with proposed potential solutions. Practical and ethical considerations regarding working outside of autism intervention will be examined.

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Objectives​​

1. Identify subject areas outside of autism intervention in which applied behavior analysis can be utilized.

2. Discuss ethical considerations related to implementing applied behavior analysis outside of autism intervention.

3. Discuss the barriers to expanding service delivery into non-traditional areas and provide solutions to overcome them.

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Speaker Bio

Rachel Callahan is a BCBA with over 14 years of experience in various areas of applied behavior analysis. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in Applied Behavioral Science with a concentration in research and went on to earn her master’s degree in Behavior Analysis from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Though her roots began in early childhood autism intervention, she has successfully expanded her practice areas to include non-traditional applications of ABA, including personal training & nutrition coaching, geriatrics, traumatic brain injury, mental health, and training & collaboration with law enforcement including the Federal Bureau of Investigation. She is always eagerly seeking new opportunities to expand the science of behavior change to new populations and settings and looks forward to the continued growth of our field!