About the Event
The Beyond Behaviorism Conference will focus on understanding the controversy and exploring alternatives to approaches based on behaviorism. This two day event includes: 13 Live Presentations, 2 Special Guests, Bonus Content and 6 Month Access to Recordings. More details and presentation details are availble on the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint website at: www.endseclusion.org.
What you'll learn
Rethinking behavior management: Moving beyond traditional behaviorist approaches to understanding the underlying causes of behaviors, including neurodiversity, sensory processing, and trauma-informed perspectives.
Critiques of ABA and reward-based systems: Exploring the limitations and potential harm of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and extrinsic reward systems, particularly for neurodivergent individuals.
Neurodiversity-affirming practices: Learning strategies to create inclusive, supportive environments that respect and accommodate diverse neurotypes without focusing on compliance or behavior modification.
Alternative frameworks and tools: Discovering new models like the NeuroRelational Framework, Universal Design for Learning, and restorative practices to support all learners and promote authentic engagement without relying on behaviorist techniques.
Special Guest Appearances
Mona Delahooke Ph.D
Clinical and Consulting Pediatric Psychologist and Author
Mona Delahooke, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience in child and family care. A member of the American Psychological Association and senior faculty at the Profectum Foundation, she holds California’s highest endorsement in infant and toddler mental health as a Reflective Practice Mentor.
Alfie Kohn
American Author and Lecturer in the Areas of Education
Alfie Kohn is the author of 14 books on education, parenting, and human behavior, including Punished by Rewards (1993), the Schools Our Children Deserve (1999), Unconditional Parenting (2005), the Homework Myth (2006), and the Myth of the Spoiled Child (2014). Kohn works with educators and parents across North America and beyond.
Meet Our Speakers
We have an amazing lineup of speakers for the Beyond Behaviorism conference. The speakers were invited to present for the event based on their professional work and lived experience. Learn more about the speakers for the event below.
Greg Santucci
(Dys)Function of a Behavior: Re-Thinking Behavior Functions and Doing Better Than Behaviorism
Anne Borden King
Before & Beyond ABA: How Learning Autism's Past Can Help Us Forge a Better Way Forward
Connie Lillas
Beyond Compliance: The Hidden Costs of Behavioral Control
Connie Persike
The Dark Side of Rewards
Stacy Badon
Teaching Neurodivergent Students: No Reinforcements Required!
Diane Gould
Why Behaviorism Fails PDAers and What to Do Instead
Ande Quercis
The Limitations of Behaviorist Reasoning
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Santanna Ficken
The Illusion of Autistic Inclusion in Trauma-Informed Care: Breaking the Cycle of Behaviorism
Oswin Latimer
Guiding Practice at the Intersection of Neurodiversity Justice and Cognitive Science
Dr. Destiny Huff
Breaking the Shame Cycle: Advocating for Neurodivergent Learners Beyond Clip Charts and Rewards
Meg Baldwin
Reset & Return: A Regulating, Relational Space for Learning
Betty Peralta
Healing Responses to Hard Behaviors
Amelia Bolyard
Healing Responses to Hard Behaviors
Joe Brummer
Becoming a Trauma Informed Restorative Educator
Teresa Olafson
What the Allostasis is Going On?
Jillian Enright
Positive Behaviour Supports Are Compliance-Based
Rebecca Engle
Integrating Neurodiversity and Trauma-Informed Practices in Special Education
Chantelle Hyde
A Parent’s Journey: From ABA to a Better Way
Join the Movement Beyond Behaviorism
We are excited to have you join us for this special event! Whoever the humans you work with and support, we will all benefit by moving beyond behaviorism to trauma-informed, neuroscience-aligned, neurodiversity-affirming, relationship-driven, and collaborative approaches.
$79.00