Addressing Behavior and Creating Community (ABCC)

This parent education course is focused on teaching parents, caregivers, and family members strategies to support prosocial behavior development.

 

Curriculum

This course is appropriate for parents/guardians, caregivers, and family members who would like to increase their knowledge of behavioral principles to best support prosocial behavior development across settings. Topics will include functions of behavior, proactive strategies, reactive strategies, and teaching new skills. Concepts and strategies covered in this course are rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The goal of this course is to increase understanding of behavioral concepts as well as provide a space to build community and connection with other families. 

Workshop Dates:

Saturday 1/18/25

and

Saturday 2/8/25

From 10:00-1:00PM

In person, @ the DSC Campus

Cost and Registration:

The program cost is $150.

Financial Aid is available; please contact Megan Kidder at megan@dscpugetsound.org

Program fee is non-refundable.

 Instructors

Megan Kidder, BCBA

Megan is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and holds a Master’s degree in Special Education from the University of Washington. Prior to working with DSC, she spent 10 years supporting student growth and inclusive education in the public school setting in various roles, including as a BCBA and teacher. As a certified Special Education teacher, she previously taught in a transition services program, working with young adults aged 18-21 years. Megan is passionate about disseminating behavior analysis in a way that is accessible to families. Her goal is to give families the tools needed to best support their children across settings. 

 

Testimonial

"Even though I felt very familiar with the topic of behavior, this program gave me the solid foundation I didn’t have and some clearly defined understanding about what my child is communicating through behaviors. Now I have useful strategies to support my child and more confidence in understanding how to guide both my child and myself through what can be really tough times!"

—Alison B.