Association for Behavior Analysis International

Chair: Dr. Alice Shillingsburg

Panelists: Dr. Matthew Brodhead, Dr. Francesca Degli Espinosa, Dr. Cody Morris, Dr. Amber Valentino and Dr. Cory Whelan

At ABAI's 2026 Behavior Technician Conference in February 2026, panelists presented the Closing Remarks. Behavior Technicians play a critical role in delivering high-quality, compassionate services but they often face questions about career growth, collaboration, implementing new practices, ethics, and navigating day-to-day challenges in the field. This closing panel brings together experienced professionals to address questions submitted directly by conference attendees, creating an open and practical discussion grounded in real-world experience.

Instruction Level: Intermediate

Target Audience: Behavior technicians

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify practical methods to assess difficult behaviors.
2. Identify practical strategies for teaching new skills.
3. Describe multiple pathways for professional growth, such as managing ethical concerns, seeking supervision, and advancement within behavior analysis.