​ J oin us for the official kickoff of West Symposium – Day 1 as we warmly welcome all attendees and set the stage for the day ahead. This brief session will highlight key information about the event and include helpful housekeeping notes to ensure a smooth and engaging experience. We’re excited to begin the day with you!​ ​

As the field of behavior analysis continues to evolve, many professionals are navigating the tension between traditional approaches and contemporary values rooted in person-centered, affirming practice. This session offers a streamlined introduction to the Do Better Field Guide, a practical framework for delivering meaningful, compassionate, and individualized supports across service settings. Drawing from behavioral science, neuroscience, and developmental models, Dr. DeLeon (Miller) will outline core phases of service delivery and highlight key shifts that support authentic connection and sustainable behavior change. Participants will explore the foundations of active engagement, co-regulation, and environmental supports, as well as an overview of the “Big 4" preventive skills: communication, attention, leisure, and navigating adversity. This session is designed for practitioners seeking to align their technical skills with values that promote autonomy, collaboration, and dignity in everyday practice.​

Join us for an engaging session designed to inform, inspire, and support your professional development. This presentation will offer valuable insights and practical strategies relevant to the field. Full session details, including learning objectives, will be added shortly. Stay tuned!​​

As analysts, we have many opportunities to work within the school setting. However, often analysts and RBTS find themselves in situations where they feel there is a lack of collaboration and communication. In addition, analysts and RBTs feel pressures from the families we serve advocating, to ending up more as an advocate during contentious situations. This talk will present discussions from both a BCBA school expert along with former district level school administrators on some of the pitfalls BCBA/RBTs engage in along with solutions on how to build positive relationships that both schools and families appreciate.​

Take this time to enjoy lunch, recharge, and connect with colleagues.​​

The purpose of this study was to know and understand the experiences of Filipina mothers adapting to Canadian values system in raising children with developmental disabilities. The study explored the experience of acculturation of immigrant mothers in Canada and how their parenting practices are influenced by Canadian culture. This study can help to identify the ways of Filipina families parenting their child according to their parenting practices and child-rearing patterns they learned from the past or the new host country, Canada. Though research literature is abundant about Asian parenting practices in raising children with disabilities, there is a lack of clarity and focus on the Filipina mothers' experiencing on adapting parenting practices with children with disabilities in Canada. The research question in this study is What are the experiences of first-generation Filipina mothers’ adapting to Canadian values system while raising the children with developmental disabilities? This study used generic qualitative methodology and purposive and snowball sampling to recruit 10 participants. The 10 participants were all first-generation Filipina immigrant women, living in Canada with children with developmental disabilities. Data was acquired using semi-structured interview and analyzed using thematic analysis with constant comparison (CC) by using Percy, Kostere, and Kostere’s 2015 article. Six themes emerged: maternal responsibilities, maternal challenges, parenting practices, parenting style, benefits of migration, and challenges of migration. The children with developmental disabilities while adapting to the Canadian values system. Results illustrate how Filipina parenting practices, beliefs, and style in raising their children may be shaped in the context of the rate of acculturation and longevity of residency in the host country. It is indicated that more cultural and parenting studies.

The Sharing Is Pairing Program (SIPP) is a practical tool for bridging generational gaps and strengthening relationships, whether between parents and children, parents and BCBAs, or supervisors and supervisees. Through guided media sharing and support, SIPP encourages connection in a simple, significant way across age and role differences.

This group supervision series is designed for student analysts seeking structured, high-quality guidance as they progress toward certification and the opportunity to earn unrestricted supervision hours. Each session covers essential topics from the BACB® task list, including assessment, intervention, measurement, ethical decision-making, and professional conduct. Through collaborative discussions, practical exercises, and real-world application, participants will deepen their understanding of behavior analytic principles while developing critical skills for both clinical and professional success.​

This session will discuss the shift from paper to electronic data collection, the current trends, and recent research on advantages and disadvantages of both. ​​ ​

This workshop aims to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of effective supervision in the context of BCBA/BCaBA certification, emphasizing the development of key skills for both supervisors and supervisees. Participants will gain a clear grasp of the essential requirements for supervised fieldwork and learn how to assess and enhance a student's skill set throughout the supervisory process. In addition, attendees will explore the implementation of evidence-based programming tailored to foster student success. Beyond the standard test content outline, this session will challenge attendees to create unique and enriching opportunities that support the professional growth of supervisees. The importance of building strong, meaningful supervisory relationships will be highlighted, with a focus on strategies for fostering open communication and collaboration. Finally, attendees will acquire conflict resolution techniques to navigate challenges and ensure mutually beneficial relationships within the supervisory dynamic. This workshop offers valuable insights for those seeking to refine their supervisory practices and contribute to the advancement of future practitioners in the field of behavior analysis for supervisors of all experience levels. Presenters will facilitate hands on opportunities for supervisors to use the information provided through this workshop to create their own individualized tools to bring back to their own practice. ​

​This group supervision series is designed for student analysts seeking structured, high-quality guidance as they progress toward certification and the opportunity to earn unrestricted supervision hours. Each session covers essential topics from the BACB® task list, including assessment, intervention, measurement, ethical decision-making, and professional conduct. Through collaborative discussions, practical exercises, and real-world application, participants will deepen their understanding of behavior analytic principles while developing critical skills for both clinical and professional success.​

​Join us for an engaging session designed to inform, inspire, and support your professional development. This presentation will offer valuable insights and practical strategies relevant to the field. Full session details, including learning objectives, will be added shortly. Stay tuned!

An overview of how we can best utilize the PBS Mentor Program to develop confident, ethical, and effective behavior analysts. Explore how quality supervision supports student growth and long-term clinical excellence. Topics include supervision challenges, the ripple effect of investing in strong supervisors, and a discussion on Behavior Foundations.​

​Collaboration lies at the heart of effective and ethical behavior analytic service delivery, especially as the field continues to expand into diverse settings and populations. This symposium will explore three critical dimensions of collaboration: (1) interdisciplinary collaboration between BCBAs and professionals such as speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and occupational therapists (OTs); (2) peer-to-peer collaboration amongst BCBAs, emphasizing the importance of professional humility, mentorship, and continuous learning; and (3) administrative-level collaboration across regions and systems to support service growth and accessibility for families in need. Drawing on both research and real-world administrative experience, this session will present actionable strategies to foster productive partnerships, navigate common barriers, and leverage collaborative models to improve client outcomes and organizational efficiency. Attendees will gain insights into structuring successful cross-disciplinary meetings, creating a culture of knowledge sharing amongst clinicians, and building systemic supports for sustainable growth. The session will encourage discussion around ethical considerations, supervision, and leadership responsibilities within a collaborative framework. This symposium is ideal for BCBAs in clinical, supervisory, and administrative roles who are looking to strengthen their impact through intentional and innovative collaboration practices.​

​This group supervision series is designed for student analysts seeking structured, high-quality guidance as they progress toward certification and the opportunity to earn unrestricted supervision hours. Each session covers essential topics from the BACB® task list, including assessment, intervention, measurement, ethical decision-making, and professional conduct. Through collaborative discussions, practical exercises, and real-world application, participants will deepen their understanding of behavior analytic principles while developing critical skills for both clinical and professional success.​

Join us for relaxed evening of connection and conversation! Enjoy PBS-sponsored appetizers and unwind with two complimentary drink tickets. It's the perfect opportunity to network, mingle with colleagues, and celebrate a great day together.​