Events
WNY Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders
WNYRCASD Annual Conference
Learn from experts in the field of autism spectrum disorder on evidence-based practices shown to improve educational outcomes.
Advancing Behavior Support: From Prevention to Treatment
Friday, March 20, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
A virtual conference to support children with autism and challenging behaviors
Presentations
Session 1 (morning) consists of three presentations offering practical, evidence-based strategies for managing challenging behaviors. These presentations are tailored to teachers, therapists, other helping professionals, and parents/caregivers.
Proactive Strategies for Preventing and Managing Problem Behaviors
Jason Robinson, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Associate Professor, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
The Constructional Approach to Challenging Behavior
Stephanie H. Jones, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
Assistant Professor, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI
Teaching Communication Skills: Advances in Functional Communication Training
Jeffrey H. Tiger, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Associate Professor, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
Session 2 (afternoon) is an advanced two-hour presentation on assessing severe behaviors and identifying specific treatment procedures based on idiosyncratic variables.
Assessment and Treatment of Severe Behavior Disorders
Sean Smith, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Clinical Provider & Assistant Professor, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Registration
Cost: $40.00
Registration will open in January.
CEUs
ASHA, BCBA, CTLE, OT/OTA, PT/PTA, PSY CEUs will be available.