Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies

03/12/2026

🍽️ Feeding Challenges in Autism: What 30 Years of Research and Practice Reveal

19th Annual Conference on Autism: Research-Based Solutions
📅 Friday, April 24, 2026

Join Keith E. Williams, PhD, BCBA, Director of the Penn State Health Children’s Hospital Feeding Program and Professor of Pediatrics at Penn State College of Medicine, for a practical and research-informed look at feeding challenges among individuals on the autism spectrum.

📘 Helping Persons on the Spectrum Expand Their Diets: Thirty Years of Lessons Hard Learned
Drawing on decades of clinical work and research, this presentation examines the development of behavioral feeding interventions, their limitations, and how these approaches can be expanded or re-envisioned to improve outcomes for individuals with chronic feeding difficulties.

🎓 Earn BACB® Learning CEUs and/or Psychology CE Credits.

📅 Conference information:
https://behavior.org/event/19th-annual-conference-on-autism-research-based-solutions/

Register for in-person or virtual attendance: https://behavior.org/product-category/conference/

AutismConference

03/11/2026

🎤 Invited Speaker Panel | 19th Annual Conference on Autism

We are honored to have Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA as moderator of our invited panel, Autism Intervention: Lessons, Challenges, and Opportunities.

Dr. Weiss is Dean of the Institute for Applied Behavioral Science and Director of the PhD Program in ABA at Endicott College, and a Trustee of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies.

This interactive panel discussion will explore the current state of autism intervention, emerging challenges for individuals and providers, and opportunities to strengthen services and quality of life. Attendees—both in person and virtual—will have the opportunity to pose questions to this distinguished panel.

🎓 Earn BACB® Learning CEUs and/or Psychology CE Credits.

📅 Conference information:
https://behavior.org/event/19th-annual-conference-on-autism-research-based-solutions/

Register for in-person or virtual attendance: https://behavior.org/product-category/conference/

03/10/2026

Congratulations to CCBS Advisor Dr. Kathleen Dyer!

Congratulations, Dr. Kathy Dyer!! Off provisional status!

03/10/2026

🧩 Autism services are evolving—and so are the conversations around them.

At the 19th Annual Conference on Autism: Research-Based Solutions, leading researchers and clinicians will explore complex topics shaping autism services today—from intensive clinical challenges to broader perspectives on care, identity, and quality of life.

Sessions will address:
• Treatment approaches for severe self-injury
• Neurodiversity and its relationship to applied behavior analysis
• Feeding and food selectivity across decades of clinical work
• Building strong BCBA supervision systems in applied settings
• Empowerment and end-of-life considerations in autism
• A panel discussion on lessons learned and future directions in autism intervention

Featuring presentations by:
Jonathan Schmidt • Matt Tincani • Keith E. Williams
Helena Maguire • Jill Harper
Amanda Duffy • Kristina Gasiewski • Lara Redcay
Panel Moderated by Mary Jane Weiss

🎓 Earn BACB® Learning CEUs and/or Psychology CE Credits

📅 Conference details:
https://behavior.org/event/19th-annual-conference-on-autism-research-based-solutions/

Register for in-person or virtual attendance:
https://behavior.org/product-category/conference/

03/09/2026

Invited Presentation | 19th Annual Conference on Autism: Research-Based Solutions

Learn from Amanda Duffy, MEd, BCBA, LBS, Kristina Gasiewski, MOTR/L, MEd, BCBA, and Lara Redcay, MEd, BCBA of Melmark.

Advocating for Empowerment: Navigating End of Life Care for the Autistic Population

This session will address proactive, interdisciplinary approaches to end-of-life planning for the aging autistic community, highlighting the role of behavior analysts in compassionate care, coordinated advocacy, and formalized planning within adult services.

Earn BACB® Learning CEUs and/or Psychology CE Credits.

📅 Conference information:
https://behavior.org/event/19th-annual-conference-on-autism-research-based-solutions/

Register for in-person or virtual attendance: https://behavior.org/product-category/conference/

03/06/2026

🎤 Invited Presentation | 19th Annual Conference on Autism: Research-Based Solutions

We’re pleased to welcome Helena Maguire, MS, LABA, BCBA, CDE® and Jill Harper, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, CDE® of Melmark.

📘 From Framework to Fidelity: Building Effective BCBA Supervision Systems in Applied Settings

This presentation will outline practical, sustainable supervision systems aligned with BACB standards, integrating competency-based training, data-based decision making, and OBM principles to strengthen trainee outcomes in applied settings.

Earn BACB® Learning CEUs and/or Psychology CE Credits.

📅 Conference information:
https://behavior.org/event/19th-annual-conference-on-autism-research-based-solutions/

Register for in-person or virtual attendance: https://behavior.org/product-category/conference/

03/05/2026

🧠 Featured Presentation | 19th Annual Conference on Autism: Research-Based Solutions

Friday, April 24, 2026

Join Matt Tincani, PhD, BCBA-D, Professor at Temple University, for a thoughtful and timely examination of the relationship between neurodiversity and applied behavior analysis.
📘 Neurodiversity, Neurodivergence, and Applied Behavior Analysis
This presentation explores the neurodiversity movement, common critiques of ABA, and the meaningful contributions of neurodivergent individuals to our understanding of autism and ADHD. Dr. Tincani will discuss how ABA can respect neurodivergent perspectives while maintaining a strong commitment to scientific rigor and evidence-based practice.

A balanced, science-centered session for practitioners seeking to engage thoughtfully with ongoing conversations in the field.

Earn BACB® Learning CEUs and/or Psychology CE Credits.

📅 Conference information:
https://behavior.org/event/19th-annual-conference-on-autism-research-based-solutions/

Register for in-person or virtual attendance: https://behavior.org/product-category/conference/

03/04/2026

🔍 Invited Speaker Highlight for our 19th Annual Conference on Autism: Research-Based Solutions

Friday, April 24, 2026

Join Jonathan Schmidt, PhD, BCBA-D, of Kennedy Krieger Institute for an evidence-based look at treating severe, treatment-resistant self-injurious behavior.

📘 Integrating Treatment Components and Tactics for Reducing Self-Injurious Behavior and Self-Restraint

This session examines integrated, assessment-driven treatment approaches designed to improve safety, reduce reliance on protective procedures, and increase independence for individuals with complex behavior profiles.

Earn BACB® Learning CEUs and/or Psychology CE Credits.

📅 Conference information:
https://behavior.org/event/19th-annual-conference-on-autism-research-based-solutions/

Register for in-person or virtual attendance: https://behavior.org/product-category/conference/

03/03/2026

🔹 Six Presentations. Diverse Perspectives. Real-World Impact.

Join us for the 19th Annual Conference on Autism: Research-Based Solutions, featuring six timely presentations spanning the lifespan and the evolving landscape of autism services.

This year’s topics include:
• Reducing Self-Injury & Self-Restraint
• Neurodiversity & Applied Behavior Analysis
• Feeding & Food Selectivity Across 30 Years of Practice
• Building Effective BCBA Supervision Systems
• End-of-Life Care & Empowerment in Autism
• Autism Intervention: Lessons, Challenges & Opportunities (Invited Panel)

We are honored to welcome:
Jonathan Schmidt, PhD, BCBA-D
Matt Tincani, PhD, BCBA-D
Keith E. Williams, PhD, BCBA
Helena Maguire, MS, LABA, BCBA, CDE®
Jill Harper, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, CDE®
Amanda Duffy, MEd, BCBA, LBS
Kristina Gasiewski, MOTR/L, MEd, BCBA
Lara Redcay, MEd, BCBA
Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA (Moderator)

🎓 Earn BACB® Learning CEUs and/or Psychology CE Credits.

📅 Conference information:
https://behavior.org/event/19th-annual-conference-on-autism-research-based-solutions/

Register for in-person or virtual attendance: https://behavior.org/product-category/conference/

AutismConference

03/02/2026

🍽️ Speaker Spotlight | 19th Annual Conference on Autism: Research-Based Solutions
📅 April 24, 2026 – In-Person or Virtually!

Keith E. Williams, PhD, BCBA
Director, Penn State Health Children’s Hospital Feeding Program
Professor of Pediatrics, Penn State College of Medicine

📘 Helping Persons on the Spectrum Expand Their Diets: Thirty Years of Lessons Hard Learned
Drawing on three decades of clinical and research experience, Dr. Williams will examine the evolution of behavioral feeding interventions, their limitations, and how they can be refined to improve outcomes for individuals on the autism spectrum.
A nationally recognized leader in the behavioral treatment of feeding disorders, Dr. Williams brings deep expertise from hospital-based and developmental disability settings.
Earn BACB® Learning CEUs and/or Psychology CE Credits.

📅 Conference information:
https://behavior.org/event/19th-annual-conference-on-autism-research-based-solutions/

Register for in-person or virtual attendance: https://behavior.org/product-category/conference/

AutismConference

02/27/2026

Invited Speaker Panel | 19th Annual Conference on Autism

We are honored to welcome Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA as moderator of our invited panel, Autism Intervention: Lessons, Challenges, and Opportunities.

Dr. Weiss serves as Dean of the Institute for Applied Behavioral Science and Director of the PhD Program in ABA at Endicott College and is a Trustee of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies.

This interactive panel will explore the current state of autism intervention, emerging challenges for individuals and providers, and meaningful opportunities to strengthen services and quality of life — and offers attendees, both in person and virtual, the opportunity to have their questions addressed by this distinguished panel.

Earn BACB® Learning CEUs and/or Psychology CE Credits.

📅 Conference information:
https://behavior.org/event/19th-annual-conference-on-autism-research-based-solutions/
Register for in-person or virtual attendance: https://behavior.org/product-category/conference/

02/27/2026

🌟 Spotlight on Our Sponsors! 🌟
🎉 THANK YOU to The EPIC School, a Bronze Sponsor for our 19th Annual Conference on Autism: Research-Based Solutions on Friday, April 24!

Quality of Life, Confidence, Dignity: Using evidence-based behavior analytic interventions, the EPIC School works to provide each student with the skills they will need to be as independent as possible both inside, and outside, the classroom. To do that EPIC works closely with each family to develop positive short- and long-term instructional goals across multiple domains including applied academics, self-care, communication, social competence, and personal independence.

👉 Learn more about their incredible work: https://www.epicschool.org

🔗 Learn more about conference & register: https://behavior.org/event/19th-annual-conference-on-autism-research-based-solutions/