Expanding the Definition of Inclusion in ABA with Chris Collins

Chris Collins is the Executive Director of Ability to Include, and he joins us here for a chat about what he’s been up to in the field. Since the last time we spoke to Chris, he’s expanded his business ventures. Today, he’s focused on social skills within team sports. As an RBT, Chris coached soccer and realized there was room for ABA strategies on and off the field. Currently, Chris works with a variety of different children, including those on the spectrum.

Chris shares insights into inclusion, which has become sort of a buzzword. While many define inclusion as mixing autistic children into a regular classroom setting, for Chris, it goes beyond autism. Kids with medical complexities, learning disabilities, and trauma also face unique challenges and inclusion should be extended to them as well. Our conversation with Chris also includes how he obtains funding, his thoughts on the future of ABA, and why we need better training and development for RBTs.

What’s Inside:

• Why Chris believes inclusion should extend beyond kids with autism.
• How Chris obtains grants and funding.
• Advice for BCBAs looking to run their own programs.

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