ACT of Collaboration Catalog – Master ABA

1 Learning Type CEU

The ACT of Collaboration: Using the ACT Matrix to Empower Parents

Tired of Battling with Parents? Discover the Secret to Building Powerful Collaborations

Instructor: Amelia Dalphonse, MA, BCBA

Amelia Dalphonse, MA, BCBA, co-founded Master ABA with her twin sister, Dianna Kelly, bringing over 13 years of expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Passionate about prioritizing client needs, Amelia earned a Master’s degree in ABA and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

At Master ABA, Amelia and Dianna lead with innovation, emphasizing client-centered care to drive meaningful change. As an ACE provider, they’ve established the institution as a hub for progressive ABA practices, inspiring others to adopt compassionate and ethical approaches.

Through her role at Master ABA, Amelia advocates for advancing the ABA field with empathy and integrity. She stays abreast of the latest research, continuously seeking opportunities for professional growth.

Amelia’s leadership and dedication continue to shape the ABA community, empowering practitioners to prioritize client well-being. Together with her sister, she envisions a future where ethical values drive positive change in ABA practices.

Why is The ACT of Collaboration: Using the ACT Matrix to Empower Parents important?

Imagine you’re a home-based BCBA assigned to work with a new client, a 5 year old girl. You call her father to schedule a time to do the initial assessment and he’s angry that you want to come to the house. He wants to bring her into the office and is adamant that he won’t allow the assessment to happen at home. He’s belligerent and condescending. His voice is raised and you can feel your physical reaction to him.

This is not the way you want to start building a relationship with a parent, but it’s out of your hands, right? You need to observe the child in her natural environment and there isn’t even an office for him to bring her to.

What do you do? Stand your ground? Refuse to provide services?

If you think this example is exaggerated, it’s not. This is exactly what happened to me. Our interactions even went downhill from there. It was so bad that I had my phone out as I drove down the driveway to their house in the woods, prepared to dial 911 if something seemed off as I approached.

How many similarly challenging situations with parents have you experienced? Maybe it wasn’t as extreme as this, but there are always parents that you dread talking to or who you just can’t motivate. It’s unavoidable, right?

While it’s impossible to directly change anyone’s behavior, you can alter your approach to these parents if you can understand where the behavior comes from (sound familiar?). That’s what this course will do – give you the tools you need to create a collaborative relationship right from the beginning of treatment.

What’s Included with The ACT of Collaboration: Using the ACT Matrix to Empower Parents?

Strong collaboration between BCBAs and parents is crucial for successful ABA programs. This course equips BCBA professionals with the ACT Matrix and LAFF don’t CRY methods to:

Build trust and rapport with parents, fostering open communication and engagement in the program.
Facilitate a shared understanding of the child’s behavior and the factors influencing it.
Empower parents to become active participants in implementing interventions at home, leading to better generalization of skills.
Reduce conflict and frustration, creating a more positive and collaborative environment for everyone involved.

By improving collaboration with parents, BCBA professionals can significantly enhance treatment outcomes and improve the child’s overall quality of life.

Act now, and you can get The ACT of Collaboration: Using the ACT Matrix to Empower Parents – plus get these exclusive bonuses!

Don’t Let Your Relationships with Parents become an Obstacle

Do you find yourself frustrated when working with parents? Are you longing for smoother communication and more genuine partnerships for the best interests of the child? As an educator, building strong parent collaborations is key to student success, but it can be incredibly challenging:

Missed Opportunities for Change: You leave those meetings feeling like there’s little buy-in for at-home support or that the necessary steps for real improvement aren’t fully understood.
Communication Breakdowns: Language barriers, cultural differences, or simply differing communication styles create misunderstandings that erode trust.
Feeling Overwhelmed and Under-Resourced: You lack the specific tools and frameworks to navigate these difficult conversations, leaving you feeling frustrated and wondering if true parent partnership is even possible.

But the problem’s even worse than that! Poor relationships with parents can lead to:

Constant Conflict: You spend more time managing disagreements and tension with parents than focusing on the child’s progress. This emotional drain takes its toll.
Misaligned Goals: Parents and educators seem to have different priorities or focus, leading to frustrating delays in implementing effective support strategies.
Stagnant Meetings: Traditional parent-teacher conferences feel like one-sided reports where parents become passive listeners rather than active participants in their child’s learning.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the training different from a regular CEU course?

The training is focused on actionable steps so you can immediately put what you’re learning into practice. This training puts the focus on DOING instead of just LEARNING.

Will I get a certificate of completion?

Once you complete the course, including the quiz and survey, you will receive a certificate granting you 1 Learning Type BACB CEU.

How many CEUs do I earn by completing the training?

You will earn 1 Learning Type CEU

How long do I have to complete the training?

Once you buy the course, you are free to complete it whenever you like.