Wednesday: August 27, 2025 @ 12pm

The Heart of ABA Service Delivery: Creating Connected Relationships

Speaker: Dr. Megan DeLeon Miller

Description: As behavior analysts, we’re often so focused on the technical aspects of our work that we overlook the essential role of building rapport with our clients. It’s a common pitfall that can derail even the most well-designed behavior intervention plan.  In this riveting presentation, we’ll dive headfirst into the crucial importance of developing strong relationships with our clients.

Drawing on Dr. DeLeon’s research and expertise, she shares with you the strategies and tactics that can help you build and strengthen your rapport with clients. We’ll explore the art of creating a positive first impression, the science of building trust over time, and the magic of collaboration between behavior analyst and client.

And the best part? You’ll come away from this presentation with practical insights and real-world examples that you can immediately apply to your work with children, adolescents, and adults.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will explain the positive vs negative reinforcement paradigm
2. Participants will provide at least 1 reason for screening for the need to focus on developing connected relationships
3. Participants will identify at least 3 skills to address during the connected relationships phase of service delivery

About the speaker: (Headshot attached)

BIO:

Dr. Megan DeLeon (Miller) is a renowned behavior analyst, author, and speaker. As the creator of the Do Better Movement and founder of the Do Better Collective, she is dedicated to advancing the field of behavior analysis. With a Ph.D. in Special Education and Behavior Analysis from The Ohio State University, and years of experience as an adjunct professor, Dr. DeLeon is a respected expert in her field. In addition to co-authoring several journal publications and book chapters, she is the co-author of the influential book “7 Steps to Earning Instructional Control.” Her passion for empowering others in the field led her to launch the #dobetter professional development movement in 2018, offering training and resources through an online community, webinars, and a podcast. As an invited speaker for organizations worldwide, Dr. DeLeon shares her expertise in best practices for early intervention and addressing challenging behavior. She is dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the field of behavior analysis and the lives of those it serves.

Register here: https://kclobbyday.wufoo.com/forms/z1pa9dj8166w5dj/