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Beyond 30 Hours: How to Make Ethical, Data-Driven ABA Dosage Decisions

Amelia Dalphonse, MA, BCBA

Published on: 07/11/2025

Learn how to make ethical, individualized ABA dosage decisions using the CLEAR Framework. Move beyond 30 hours with research-backed tools that support efficient, effective treatment planning.

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Rethinking Social Validity in ABA: Who Decides What Matters in ABA?

Amelia Dalphonse, MA, BCBA

Published on: 22/04/2025

Explore the ethics of social validity in ABA. Learn how to center client voices, integrate assent, and deliver compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming care. Earn 0.5 CEUs!

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The Busy BCBA®'s Guide to Making BST Fast, Fun, and Effective

Amelia Dalphonse, MA, BCBA

Published on: 29/01/2025

Streamline BST with evidence-based strategies! Learn how to make training faster, more engaging, and scalable with Personalized Systems of Instruction (PSI). Save time, boost retention, and improve outcomes.

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