Your Words Matter: The Power of Neuroaffirmative Language in ABA Services

1 CE BCBA | 1 CE QABA
  • When: December 3rd, 2025
  • Time: 1pm - 2pm ET (ONLINE)
  • Presented By: Dr. Liliane Rocha, DBH, LBA, BCBA, QBA
  • 1 CEU BACB/QABA 

Course Overview 

In this ethics-focused webinar, participants will explore the critical role of language in shaping the experiences of neurodivergent individuals receiving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. Grounded in a trauma-informed, person-centered framework, the course introduces the principles of neuroaffirmative communication—what it is, why it matters, and how it can be integrated into everyday clinical practice.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the course, you will be able to:
  • Identify language that reinforces stigma or power imbalances 
  • Apply affirming, respectful, and strengths-based communication strategies 
  • Align their practice with neurodiversity values and ethical standards 
This session is ideal for behavior analysts, supervisors, and interdisciplinary professionals committed to inclusive, ethical care
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Dr. Liliane Rocha, DBH, LBA, BCBA, QBA

Dr. Liliane Rocha is a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) and Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA) with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, severe mental illness, and complex behavioral health needs. Her work spans clinical care, systems-level consultation, and values-driven coaching—always grounded in compassion, ethics, and social justice.

She serves as a board member and liaison between the International Standards Committee (ISC) and the QABA Board, helping shape global standards for behavior analytic practice. Her research and clinical interests center on behavioral health integration, with a focus on improving care for autistic individuals—starting at the pediatrician’s office and extending across interdisciplinary teams.

Dr. Rocha is a faculty member in the Doctor of Behavioral Health program at the Cummings Graduate Institute, where she trains future leaders in integrated care. As a certified Life Coach and ACT Matrix / Pro-social Matrix facilitator, she helps individuals and organizations navigate conflict and move toward purpose-infused, values-based action.

She also serves as a board member and manager for NYC ACBS, where she co-chairs the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee. Her scholarship includes publications in the International Journal of Integrated Care and Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, alongside presentations at national and international conferences.

As Founder and CEO of The Behavior Web, Dr. Rocha leads consultancy efforts across schools, hospitals, and international partners in her home country of Brazil. Her mission: to advance ABA practices that are ethical, neuroaffirmative, and responsive to the realities of those we serve

About The Behavior Web

The Behavior Web brings together bilingual specialists in ethical, neuroaffirmative ABA and Organizational Behavior Management to co-create trauma-informed solutions that truly fit each family’s needs. We deliver CEU-accredited courses, customized coaching, and integrated behavioral health support—partnering with caregivers and professionals to build resilient, connected communities.

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Price

$10.00

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