Topics & Speakers
Topics & Speakers
The Constructional Approach to Challenging & Disruptive Behaviors
Cody Morris, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
Graduate Programs Director & Associate Professor, Behavior Analysis Graduate Programs, Department of Psychology, Salve Regina University
Sensory and Environmental Components Related to ASD and Aging
Kathleen M. Bishop, PhD & Kathryn P. Service, RN, MS, FNP-BC, CDDN
Consultant in Gerontology, Aging, and Developmental Disabilities
Well-being and Understanding Aging and Dementia Using the Lens of Autism
Kathryn P. Service, RN, M.S., FNP-BC, CDDN
Consultant in Gerontology, Aging, and Developmental Disabilities
Understanding Challenging Behaviors: A Multi-Disciplinary Model Involving Behavioral Conditioning, Sensory Processing, and Medical Conditions
Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D
Chief Science Officer, Autism Research Institute
Changes to Medicaid Service Access and Delivery in 2026
Tanja Kubas-Myers
Executive Director, Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families
Event Schedule
Event Schedule
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | |
8:00-8:30 | Log on to Teams |
8:30-8:45 | Opening Remarks Ray Cepeda, MA, LBA, BCBA, Chief Clinical Officer Cooper Woodard, PhD, BCBA, Senior Clinical Advisor |
8:45-9:45 1.0 hour | Workshop #1: "The Constructional Approach to Challenging & Disruptive Behaviors.” Speaker: Cody Morris, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, Graduate Programs Director & Associate Professor, Behavior Analysis Graduate Programs, Department of Psychology, Salve Regina University |
9:45-10:00 | Sign out and back into session, if appropriate |
10:00-11:00 1.0 hours | Workshop #2: “Sensory and Environmental Components Related to ASD and Aging” Speaker: Kathleen M. Bishop, Ph.D. |
| 11:00-12:00 1.0 hours | Workshop #3: “Well-being and Understanding Aging and Dementia Using the Lens of Autism” Speaker: Kathryn P. Service, RN, M.S., FNP-BC, CDDN |
12:00-1:00 | LUNCH |
1:00-2:00 1.0 hours | Workshop #4: “Understanding Challenging Behaviors: A Multi-Disciplinary Model Involving Behavioral Conditioning, Sensory Processing, and Medical Conditions” Speaker: Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer, Autism Research Institute |
2:00-2:15 | Sign out and back into session, if appropriate |
2:15-3:15 1.0 hours | Workshop #5: “Changes to Medicaid Service Access and Delivery in 2026” Speaker: Tanja Kubas-Myers, Executive Director, Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families |
3:15 | Closing Remarks Cooper Woodard, PhD, BCBA, Senior Clinical Advisor |
Continuing Education Information
Continuing Education Information
This event is co-sponsored by the Groden Center and The Institute for Continuing Education. The program offers a total of 6.00 CE hours, with full attendance required. Application forms will be made available by Groden Center. CE verifications are mailed to participants following the event. If you have questions regarding the program, speakers, continuing education credit, learning objectives, grievance issues, please contact The Institute at: instconted@aol.com.
Note: It is the responsibility of attendees to determine if CE credit offered by The Institute for Continuing meets the regulations of their licensing/certification board, including special regulations for supervision and ethics sessions. To receive CE credit, attendees must complete all CE materials, comply with attendance monitoring, and submit a completed evaluation for the program.
Education Offered
- Psychology: The Institute for Continuing Education is an organization approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Institute for Continuing Education maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- Social Work: Application for social work continuing education credits has been submitted. This website will be updated with accreditation information when received.
- Counseling: For participants interested in NBCC CE credit, The Institute for Continuing Education has submitted a co-sponsorship application for approval of this program. This website will be updated to reflect accreditation information when received.
Additional Information:
- Skill Level: This event is appropriate for mental health professionals of all skill levels.
- Instruction Methodology: Didactic, demonstration, audio-visual, experiential exercises, case examples.
ADA:
- If you have special needs, please contact: Amy Diller, adiller@grodencenter.org
**THE BACB does not warrant, endorse, sponsor, approve or partner with this event, organization, or instructors**