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Welcome to our ESDM-Focused Training Program!

This training will take you through 40 hours of training across 5 major content sections:

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You will need to watch each video in full to move on to the next section. At the end of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion that you can use to apply to become an RBT.

Let’s get started below with Section 1. We hope you enjoy!

Course Content

Section 1: Introduction
Module 1: Introduction to this Training
4 Topics
Welcome!
Meet your Facilitator
Introduction to this Training Sequence
Next in Training
Module 2: Background and Context on NDBIs and the ESDM
13 Topics
5 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 2
Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs) and ESDM
ESDM and the Science of Child Development
Serve and Return in Typical Development
Check Your Understanding: Serve and Return
ESDM and the Science of ABA
ABCs in a Joint Activity Routine
Check Your Understanding: ABCs in a Joint Activity Routine
Relationship-Based Learning and the JAR Framework
Full Joint Activity Routine Example
What is autism and what are we trying to teach?
Serve and Return (Examples and Non-Examples)
Check Your Understanding: Serve and Return (Examples and Non-Examples)
Another Serve and Return Example
Check Your Understanding: Serve and Return (Obstacle Course)
Summary and Takeaways
Next in Training
Module 2 Quiz
Congratulations! You’ve finished Section 1!
Section 2: The RBT’s Role in ESDM
Module 3: Building relationships
9 Topics
7 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 3
What does it mean to be “Ready?”
Check Your Understanding: What does it mean to be “Ready?”
Readiness Signs
Check Your Understanding: Readiness Signs
Takeaways: Getting the child “Ready”
Check Your Understanding: Getting the Child “Ready”
Finding the Spotlight
Check Your Understanding: Finding the Spotlight
Finding the Spotlight Example
Check Your Understanding: Finding the Spotlight Example
Stepping into the Spotlight
Stepping into the Spotlight Example
Check Your Understanding: Stepping into the Spotlight Example
“Pairing” Yourself with Reinforcement
Module 3 Quiz
Module 4: Setting up the activity
12 Topics
6 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 4
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
Set-Up as Part of the JAR Framework
Selecting Activities
Preparing the Physical Environment
Environment Set-Up Example #1
Check Your Understanding: Environment Set Up #1
Environment Set-Up Example #2
Check Your Understanding: Environment Set-Up #2
Setting up the Room
Starting the Activity
Active Participation Example #1
Check Your Understanding: Active Participation #1
Active Participation Example #2
Check Your Understanding: Active Participation #2
How to Know if Set-Up is Working
Planning for the Set-Up Phase
Module 4 Quiz
Module 5: Doing the activity together
8 Topics
5 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 5
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
The Theme Phase of the JAR Framework
What is a theme?
Finding a Theme Example
Check Your Understanding: Finding a Theme
Building a Theme
Building a Theme Example #1
Check Your Understanding: Building a Theme #1
Building a Theme Example #2
Check Your Understanding: Building a Theme #2
Planning Possible Themes
Module 5 Quiz
Module 6: Adding variations to the activity
7 Topics
4 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 6
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
The Variation Phase of the JAR Framework
How to Vary the Theme
Variations and Shared Engagement
Check Your Understanding: Variations and Shared Engagement
Variations and Extending Learning
Check Your Understanding: Variations and Extending Learning
How do you know if you have a variation or not?
Planning Possible Variations
Module 6 Quiz
Module 7: Closing the activity
13 Topics
7 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 7
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
The Closing Phase of the JAR Framework
How to Close the Routine
Supporting Learning During Closing
Check Your Understanding: Supporting Learning During Closing
Child Participation in Closing
Check Your Understanding: Child Participation in Closing
Deciding When to Close Your Routine
Deciding to Close
Check Your Understanding: Deciding to Close
Strategies for Closing and Transitioning: Priming
Priming for Closing
Check Your Understanding: Priming for Closing
How to Know if Closing is Working
Strategies for Closing and Transitioning: Facilitation
Facilitating Participation in Closing
Check Your Understanding: Facilitating Participation in Closing
Planning for Closing
Module 7 Quiz
12 Topics
8 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 8
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
Different Types of Learners
Strategies for Supporting Different Needs
Finding, Stepping into, and Staying in the Spotlight
Balancing Routine Types: Object-Based Routines
Check Your Understanding: Object-Based Routines
Balancing Routine Types: Face-To-Face Routines
Check Your Understanding: Face-To-Face Routines
Balancing Routine Types: Movement-Based Routines
Check Your Understanding: Movement-Based Routines
Balancing Routine Types: Adaptive Routines
Check Your Understanding: Adaptive Routines
Balancing Other Elements of Your Routine
Balancing Routines: Example #1
Check Your Understanding: Balancing Routines Example #1
Balancing Routines: Example #2
Check Your Understanding: Balancing Routines Example #2
When to Adjust Your Interaction Style
Module 8 Quiz
9 Topics
2 Quizzes
Introduction to this Pulling it All Together Module
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
JARs, Readiness, and Setting up the Activity
Themes and Stepping into the Spotlight
Varying and Staying in the Spotlight
Closing and Shifting the Spotlight
Modifying for Different Types of Learners
Planning Your Joint Activity Routine
Key RBT Exam Concepts
Next in Training
Pulling it All Together Quiz
Congratulations! You’ve finished Block C!
Module 9: How We Teach in the ESDM
13 Topics
9 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 9
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
Embedding Planned and Spontaneous Learning
Embedded or Not Embedded Learning?
Check Your Understanding: Embedded or Not Embedded Learning
Learning Embedded in Set-Up
Check Your Understanding: Learning Embedded in Set-Up
Learning Embedded in a Theme
Check Your Understanding: Learning Embedded in a Theme
Learning Embedded in Variations
Check Your Understanding: Learning Embedded in Variations
Learning Embedded in Closing
Check Your Understanding: Learning Embedded in Closing
Components of Embedded Learning
Varied Teaching in a JAR
Check Your Understanding: Varied Teaching in a JAR
Developmental Domains Addressed in ESDM
Learning Across Multiple Domains
Check Your Understanding: Learning Across Multiple Domains
Questions to Ask Yourself
Planning for Embedded Learning
Module 9 Quiz
Module 10: Instructional Techniques
11 Topics
5 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 10
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
What are Instructional Techniques?
ABCs in a JAR Example
Check Your Understanding: ABCs in a JAR Example
Invite, Model, Support, Celebrate
Responsive Prompting
Visual Supports as a Prompt
Continuing the Prompt Hierarchy
Moving Through the Prompt Hierarchy
Check Your Understanding: Moving Through the Prompt Hierarchy
Prompting & Assent
Check Your Understanding: Prompting & Assent
Using the Prompt Hierarchy
Planning Instructional Techniques
Module 10 Quiz
Module 11: Additional Teaching tools for Embedded Learning
17 Topics
7 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 11
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
Adapting Teaching Based on the Child’s Response
Naturalistic and Discrete Trial Teaching Contexts
Naturalistic vs. DTT Examples
Check Your Understanding: Naturalistic vs. DTT Examples
Comparing Teaching Approaches
ABCs and Teaching in ESDM
ABCs in Naturalistic and Discrete Trial Teaching
Shaping
Shaping During Mealtimes
Check Your Understanding: Shaping During Mealtimes
Task Analysis and Chaining
Chaining Example
Check Your Understanding: Chaining Example
Discrimination Training
Verbal Operants
Most-to-Least Prompting and Errorless Learning
Prompt Fading and Stimulus Fading
Check Your Understanding: Prompt & Stimulus Fading
Stimulus Fading Demonstration
Planning for Adapting Your Teaching
Module 11 Quiz
Module 12: Teaching Pivotal Skills
18 Topics
5 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 12
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
What are pivotal skills?
Communication
Communication: High-tech AAC
Communication: Low-Tech AAC
AAC in action: Example
Joint Attention
Joint Attention Example #1
Joint Attention Example #2
Imitation
Imitating Actions on Objects
Imitating Motor Actions
Play
Play Skills Development – Example #1
Check Your Understanding: Play Skills #1
Play Skills Development – Example #2
Check Your Understanding: Play Skills #2
Summary
Pivotal Skills Example #1
Check Your Understanding: Pivotal Skills Example
Pivotal Skills Example #2
Module 12 Quiz
Module 13: Data Collection and Teaching
26 Topics
12 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 13
What is data collection?
Check Your Understanding: What is data collection?
Continuous and Discontinuous Measurement
Types of Continuous Measurement
Frequency Data
Practice Taking Frequency Data
Check Your Understanding: Practice Frequency Data
Rate Data
Practice Taking Rate Data
Check Your Understanding: Practice Rate Data
Duration Data
Practice Taking Duration Data
Check Your Understanding: Duration Data
Latency Data
Practice Taking Latency Data
Check Your Understanding: Practice Latency Data
Inter-response Time
Check Your Understanding: Inter-response Time
Comparing Types of Continuous Measurement
Check Your Understanding: Continuous Data Collection Types
Types of Discontinuous Measurement
Partial Interval Recording
Practice Partial Interval Recording
Check Your Understanding: Partial Interval Recording
Whole Interval Recording
Practice Whole Interval Recording
Check Your Understanding: Whole Interval Recording
Momentary Time Sampling
Practice Momentary Time Sampling
Check Your Understanding: Momentary Time Sampling
Comparing All Three Systems: Is the child sitting in each interval?
Permanent Product Measurement
Phases of Data Collection
Balancing Learning in Your Session
Planning for Data Collection
Module 13 Quiz
8 Topics
2 Quizzes
Introduction to this Pulling it All Together Module
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
Embedded Learning in ESDM
Instructional Techniques
Adapting Based on the Child’s Response
Pivotal Skills
Data Collection
Key RBT Exam Concepts
Next in Training
Pulling it All Together Quiz
Congratulations! You’ve finished Block D!
Module 14: Introduction to Generalization
5 Topics
2 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 14
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
What is generalization?
Generalization, JARs, and Embedded Learning
Examples of Promoting Generalization: Emily & Nathan
Planning for Generalization
Module 14 Quiz
Module 15: Learning within Daily Living Routines
7 Topics
3 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 15
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
Generalization in Daily Living Routines
What are daily living routines?
Teaching in Daily Living Routines
Check Your Understanding: Teaching in Daily Living Routines
Check Your Answers: Teaching in Daily Living Routines
Data Collection in Daily Living Routines
Planning for Daily Living Routines
Module 15 Quiz
Module 16: Learning with Peers
12 Topics
6 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 16
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
Generalization with Peers and Group Activities
Learning with Peers
Set-Up with Peers
Check Your Understanding: Set-Up with Peers
Finding and Varying the Theme with Peers
Group Theme Example
Closing the Activity with Peers
Group Art Clean Up & Transition Example
Teaching Emily’s Objectives in a Peer Activity
Teaching Nathan’s Objectives in a Peer Activity
Group Learning Example
Check Your Understanding: Group Learning Example
Planning for Peer Activities
Module 16 Quiz
Pulling it All Together: Teaching Across the Day
5 Topics
2 Quizzes
Introduction to this Pulling it All Together Module
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
Generalization
Daily Living Routines
Peer and Group Activities
Next in Training
Pulling it All Together Quiz
Congratulations! You’ve finished Block E!
Module 17: Overview of the ESDM Fidelity Checklist 
4 Topics
2 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 17
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
What is treatment fidelity?
The ESDM Fidelity System
Using the Fidelity System
Module 17 Quiz
Module 18: Readiness to Learn
9 Topics
3 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 18
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
Overview of Readiness to Learn
A – Management of Child Attention
D – Modulating Child Affect & Arousal
G – Optimizing Child Motivation
I – Adult Sensitivity and Responsivity to Child Cues
E – Management of Unwanted Behaviors
Readiness to Learn Example
Check Your Understanding: Readiness to Learn Example
Key Takeaways
Module 18 Quiz
Module 19: Collaborative Learning
8 Topics
3 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 19
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
Overview of Collaborative Learning
F – Dyadic Engagement
H – Use of Positive Affect
L – Joint Activity Structure and Elaboration
K – Adult Language Level
Collaborative Learning Example
Check Your Understanding: Collaborative Learning Example
Key Takeaways
Module 19 Quiz
Module 20: Approach to Teaching
8 Topics
3 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 20
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
Overview of Approach to Teaching
B – ABC Format & Behavioral Teaching
C – Instructional Techniques
J – Communicative Opportunities
M – Transitions Between Activities
Approach to Teaching Example
Check Your Understanding: Approach to Teaching
Key Takeaways
Module 20 Quiz
Module 21: Clinical Decision-Making
3 Topics
2 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 21
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
What is clinical decision-making?
Clinical Decision-Making Tools
Module 21 Quiz
Pulling it All Together: Evaluating and Responding
5 Topics
2 Quizzes
Introduction to this Pulling it All Together Module
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
Treatment Fidelity
The ESDM Fidelity System
Clinical Decision-Making
Next in Training
Pulling it All Together Quiz
Congratulations! You’ve finished Block F and Section 2!
Section 3: Troubleshooting Challenges
Module 22: Overview of Challenging Behavior
13 Topics
7 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 22
What is challenging behavior?
Example of ABCs in Challenging Behavior
Check Your Understanding: ABCs in Challenging Behavior
Functions of Behavior
What’s the Function? #1
Check Your Understanding: What’s the Function? #1
What’s the Function? #2
Check Your Understanding: What’s the Function? #2
What’s the Function? #3
Check Your Understanding: What’s the Function? #3
Teaching Replacement Behaviors
The Escalation Cycle
Example of the Escalation Cycle
Check Your Understanding: Example of the Escalation Cycle
Responding with Empathy
Example of Responding with Empathy
Check Your Understanding: Example of Responding with Empathy
Planning and Challenging Behavior
Module 22 Quiz
Module 23: Antecedent Strategies
10 Topics
5 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 23
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
Antecedents & Challenging Behavior
What is the antecedent to throwing toys?
Check Your Understanding: What is the antecedent to throwing toys?
Visual Supports
Closer Look: Visual Schedules & First/Then Boards
Using a Visual Schedule
Check Your Understanding: Using a Visual Schedule
First/Then Language and Setting Timers
Adjusting Expectations
Using Adjustments to the Activity
Check Your Understanding: Using Adjustments to the Activity
Planning to Use Antecedent Strategies
Module 23 Quiz
Module 24: Consequence Strategies
15 Topics
5 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 24
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
Consequences and Challenging Behavior
What are consequence strategies?
Responding to Precursors
Check Your Understanding: Responding to Precursors
Responding in the Moment to Challenging Behavior
Compassionate Responding
Check Your Understanding: Compassionate Responding
Differential Reinforcement
Token Systems
Closer Look: Token Boards
Using a Token Board
Check Your Understanding: Using a Token Board
Self Monitoring Systems
Closer Look: Self-Monitoring Systems
Extinction
Punishment
Planning for Consequence Strategies
Module 24 Quiz
Module 25: Assent, Teaching Resilience, and Crisis Situations
8 Topics
5 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 25
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
Challenging Behavior, Assent, and Resilience
Monitoring for Assent
Signs of Assent #1
Check Your Understanding: Signs of Assent #1
Signs of Assent #2
Check Your Understanding: Signs of Assent #2
Teaching Resilience
Teaching Resilience Example
Check Your Understanding: Teaching Resilience
Crisis Situations
Module 25 Quiz
Module 26: Data Collection & Challenging Behavior
12 Topics
6 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 26
Data Collection & Behaviors to Decrease
Operational Definitions
Using Continuous Measurement to Measure Challenging Behaviors
Frequency Data
Check Your Understanding: Frequency Data
Rate Data
Check Your Understanding: Rate Data
Duration Data
Check Your Understanding: Duration Data
Latency Data
Check Your Understanding: Latency Data
Inter-response Time
Check Your Understanding: Inter-response Time
ABC Data Collection
Practice ABC Data Collection
Interpreting Graphical Displays
Module 26 Quiz
Pulling it All Together: Troubleshooting Challenges
9 Topics
2 Quizzes
Introduction to this Pulling it All Together Module
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
Overview of Challenging Behavior
Antecedent Strategies
Precursors and Consequence Strategies
Assent, Resilience, and Crisis Situations
Data Collection for Challenging Behavior
Behavior Intervention Plans
Key RBT Exam Concepts
Next in Training
Pulling it All Together Quiz
Congratulations! You’ve finished Block G and Section 3!
Section 4: Becoming an RBT
5 Topics
4 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 27
Data Collection Responsibilities
SOAP Notes
Check Your Understanding: Select the Better-Written Narrative
Practice Writing a SOAP Note
Check Your Answers: Sample SOAP Note
Incident Reporting
Check Your Understanding: Incident Reporting
Module 27 Quiz
Module 28: Confidentiality & HIPAA
6 Topics
6 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 28
Pre-Module Reflection: HIPAA and Compliance
HIPAA, Confidentiality, and PHI
Check Your Understanding: HIPAA, Confidentiality, and PHI
Privacy Rule
Check Your Understanding: Privacy Rule
Security Rule
Check Your Understanding: Security Rule
Breach Notification Rule
Check Your Understanding: Breach Notification Rule
Applying HIPAA in Your Day-to-Day Work
Module 28 Quiz
Pulling it All Together: Documentation and Reporting Responsibilities
4 Topics
4 Quizzes
Introduction to this Pulling it All Together Module
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
Documentation Responsibilities
Check Your Understanding: Documentation Responsibilities
HIPAA & Compliance
Check Your Understanding: HIPAA & Compliance
Next in Training
Pulling it All Together Quiz
Congratulations! You’ve finished Block H!
Module 29: Overview of different assessments
4 Topics
4 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 29
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
What is an assessment?
Check Your Understanding: What is an assessment?
ESDM Curriculum Checklist
Check Your Understanding: ESDM Curriculum Checklist
Key Takeaways
Module 29 Quiz
Module 30: Preference assessments
10 Topics
5 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 30
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
Overview of Preference Assessments
Check Your Understanding: Overview of Preference Assessments
Free Operant
Self-Reflection
Paired Choice (Forced Choice)
Paired Choice Example
Check Your Understanding: Paired Choice Example
Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement (MSWO)
MSWO Example
Multiple Stimulus With Replacement (MSWR)
MSWR Example
Using Preference Assessments as an RBT
Module 30 Quiz
Module 31: Functional assessments
6 Topics
4 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 31
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
Overview of Functional Assessments
Check Your Understanding: Overview of Functional Assessments
Indirect Assessments
Descriptive Assessments
Functional Analysis
Check Your Understanding: Functional Analysis
Supporting Functional Assessments as an RBT
Module 31 Quiz
Pulling it All Together: Assessments
5 Topics
5 Quizzes
Introduction to this Pulling it All Together Module
Pre-Module Self-Reflection
What is an assessment?
Check Your Understanding: What is an assessment?
Preference Assessments
Check Your Understanding: Preference Assessments
Functional Assessments
Check Your Understanding: Functional Assessments
Next in Training
Pulling it All Together Quiz
Congratulations! You’ve finished Block I!
Module 32: Introduction to the Ethics Code
5 Topics
1 Quiz
Introduction to Module 32
What is the RBT Ethics Code?
How to Use the RBT Ethics Code
BACB Ethics Code for BCBAs
Addressing, Documenting, and Reporting Issues to the BACB
Module 32 Quiz
Module 33: Honesty & General Professionalism
5 Topics
5 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 33
Honesty
Check Your Understanding: Honesty
Professionalism
Check Your Understanding: Professionalism
Qualifications & Competence
Check Your Understanding: Qualifications & Competence
Responsibilities to Your Supervisor and the BACB
Module 33 Quiz
Module 34: Biases & Conflicts of Interest
7 Topics
6 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 34
Cultural Responsivity
Check Your Understanding: Cultural Responsivity
Harassment and Discrimination
Check Your Understanding: Harassment and Discrimination
Personal Biases and Challenges
Check Your Understanding: Personal Biases and Challenges
Multiple Relationships
Check Your Understanding: Multiple Relationships
Exchange of Gifts
Check Your Understanding: Exchange of Gifts
Key Takeaways
Module 34 Quiz
Module 35: Intervention Implementation & Supervision
7 Topics
6 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 35
Unfamiliar Interventions
Check Your Understanding: Unfamiliar Interventions
Restrictive, Punishment-Based Interventions
Check Your Understanding: Restrictive, Punishment-Based Interventions
Directing Questions to Your Supervisor
Check Your Understanding: Directing Questions to Your Supervisor
Supervision Guidelines
Check Your Understanding: Supervision Guidelines
Key Takeaways
Module 35 Quiz
Module 36: Client & Caregiver Interactions
5 Topics
4 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 36
Clients’ Rights and “Do No Harm”
Check Your Understanding: Clients’ Rights and “Do No Harm”
Confidentiality and Social Media
Check Your Understanding: Confidentiality and Social Media
Day-to-Day Interactions with Caregivers
Check Your Understanding: Day-to-Day Interactions with Caregivers
Key Takeaways
Module 36 Quiz
Pulling it All Together: RBT Ethics Code
7 Topics
1 Quiz
Introduction to this Pulling it All Together Module
Overview of the RBT Ethics Code
Honesty & Professionalism
Biases & Conflicts of Interest
Intervention Implementation & Supervision
Client & Caregiver Interactions
Next in Training
Pulling it All Together Quiz
Congratulations! You’ve finished Block J!
Module 37: Preparing for your first session
5 Topics
2 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 37
Creating a Plan for Your First Session
Gathering the Materials You Need
Pairing and Building Rapport with the Child
Practice Planning
Practice Planning Activity #1
Practice Planning Activity #2
Module 38: Next steps in the certification process
6 Topics
2 Quizzes
Introduction to Module 38
Creating your BACB Account and Gathering RBT Requirements
RBT Competency Assessment Quiz
RBT Certification Application
Taking the RBT Exam
Maintaining RBT Certification
Certification Status & Self-Reporting
Module 38 Quiz
Congratulations! You’ve finished Block K and Section 4!
Section 5: Summary & Wrap-Up
Module 39: Summary & Wrap-Up
9 Topics
1 Quiz
Introduction to Module 39
Creating Positive Experiences Together in Shared Routines
Teaching Children Skills Across Multiple Domains
Embedding Learning Across the Day
Evaluating Your Practice and Responding
Preparing for the RBT Exam
“Ready to be an RBT” Practice Exam
Wrap-Up
Acknowledgements
References
Congratulations! You’ve finished this RBT Training!