This course explores how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be used to foster meaningful community engagement for adults with disabilities. It emphasizes overcoming barriers, enhancing social connections, and creating inclusive community activities to support sustainable belonging. Participants will learn practical tools and strategies to improve social inclusion, manage anxiety, and build lasting friendships.
This Ethics course provides 2 CEU credits for BACB, QABA, and IBAO.
Author/Speaker
Katherine Saint, PhD, LPC, BCBA-D, Katherine has her doctorate in Behavior Analysis and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Katherine presents locally and internationally on topics related to autism, mental health and behavior analysis. Katherine has a private practice focusing on mental health counseling and is the Director of Training at Fox Valley Autism Treatment Program in Appleton, WI. Katherine has designed college courses as well as published books and articles related to mental health. Katherine also teaches master level behavior analytic
courses at Pepperdine University.
Carlos Torres, B.S., Carlos is a published author, coach and Program Director of Transitions, a young adult program for people with disabilities. He creates curriculum and designs groups to develop social skills, vocation skills, leisure skills, and relationship skills. Carlos’ model for the young adult program has been studied and then replicated in Tokyo, Japan. Carlos presents locally and
internationally on working with young adults with disabilities.
