Behavioral Directions LLC

06/17/2024

Help your child learn to ride a bike! 🚲 iCan Bike Camp has some spots available for June 24th through 28th in Leesburg, VA at https://icanshine.org/ican-bike-leesburg-va.

We understand that the vast majority of people with disabilities never have the experience of independently riding a conventional two-wheel bicycle during their lifetime. Research shows that over 80% of people with Autism and 90% of people with Down syndrome never experience this thrill. Defying the...

06/16/2024

Wishing all fathers out there a fabulous day!

06/14/2024

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For the first time in a decade, there are new guidelines for the most widely-used autism treatment.

06/11/2024

Access Smithsonian - Registration is open for Morning on the Mall program at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival! Morning, Sunday, June 30 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Registered participants will be able to explore the Festival grounds and featured artists, performers, and athletes from this year’s program! Use this link to sign up.

06/08/2024

06/08/2024

Summertime! POAC-NoVA presents their free Annual Summer BBQ and Pool Party! ☀️ 💦 Join in on Sat 7/20 for a fun day for the whole family. Sign up here:

05/10/2024

We wish all you moms a Happy Mother's Day weekend!

04/28/2024

DC Best Buddies Friendship Walk. We all belong ⭐️

04/26/2024

🌿 Coming Soon! 🌟

Register here: https://usbg.swoogo.com/evening-at-the-garden-sensory-friendly-visit-may24/begin

04/18/2024

Our clients love fun social opportunities to make each other feel special! They recently worked together to make this birthday card for a fellow student.

04/14/2024

The VirginiaABA 2024 conference was fantastic!

04/03/2024

The Zones of Regulation Program, often used in schools was recently reviewed by ASAT - Association for Science in Autism Treatment

In this synopsis, we present a synopsis of a research article that reviews available evidence for the Zones of Regulation Program.

04/02/2024

It's World Autism Day! Celebrating those that we have the privilege of serving. 💙

04/02/2024

⭐FREE parent resource offered by FCPS! 📢

Register here if interested: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemGKGqvx-YDuGpxOUzYzDT4SNL11rUiVPOT-s8zhSLwFOTWw/viewform?utm_campaign+=

03/31/2024

Wishing you a Happy Easter, from our team!

03/28/2024

Ivymount is presenting a webinar series on a variety of topics starting on 4/3! 📢

More Info Here: https://www.ivymount.org/springlectures/

03/22/2024

📢 Free Webinar about IEPs! 📢

Register here: https://www.mayinstitute.org/events/pathways-for-parents-navigating-the-iep-process/?utm_source=BenchmarkEmail&utm_campaign=parent_pathways_training_-_March_communication&utm_medium=email

03/21/2024

Celebrating so many gifts we see in those we serve!

03/20/2024

Happy World Behavior Analysis Day!

03/18/2024

Dr. Barbin is currently running for President-Elect of VABA :) If you are a Full or Sustaining member, remember to cast your vote!

It's time to vote! Full, Sustaining, and Student Members, make sure to vote by 4/12! Only members can vote, so become a member today! Let us know if you didn't receive your personal ballot.

03/12/2024

From the team at Behavioral Directions!

03/12/2024

We loved this from a local school ❤️

02/27/2024

Our Executive Director was recently honored by VirginiaABA for being a 20 year member. Way to go, Dr. Barbin!

In honor of our 20th Anniversary, we found several people who were at the first VABA Conference (and therefore members) and who are members still today. Our fourth honoree is Jane Barbin. Click here to learn more about her: https://bit.ly/4bN8P9z

02/21/2024

Sensory-Friendly Family Fun! 🤩

Check out this upcoming Morning at the Museum program Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the National Museum of American History.

more info: https://access.si.edu/program/morning-museum

02/17/2024

A school culture for inclusion matters!

Setting school culture. Here is a shot from Dr. Jane Barbin’s presentation about setting a positive school culture that supports inclusion.

02/17/2024

We will be virtual tomorrow. There’s still time to sign up and registration is still open. https://www.portocharities.org/conference?

Children and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are at a higher risk for experiencing other mental health conditions and distress. Often related to the disability, social challenges experienced by these individuals can lead to frustration, loneliness, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, bullying and trauma, along with a myriad of other mental health factors. A positive social environment and positive influence of one's peer group, both within and outside of school, can serve as a protective mechanism against onset of these conditions and is an area that should be incorporated into educational and intervention planning for all individuals with IDD. In this session, the role of social connections will be explored with discussion of interventions across home, school and the community to build a positive ratio of experiences for individuals with IDD to promote and protect mental health.

A leading professional in autism and behavior disorders, Dr. Barbin is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctoral, and Licensed Behavior Analyst. She founded Behavioral Directions, LLC in 2001 and currently serves as Executive Director consulting to parents, educators, and school districts, including schools in the Arlington Diocese, while collaborating across disciplines to promote successful outcomes for those with developmental and behavioral disorders. Through her work, she advocates for disability awareness and provides training to parent and professional groups at the local and national level.

02/17/2024

Don't miss this workshop option presented by Dr. John Austin, one of our keynote speakers. Space is limited! https://bit.ly/3JwPaMB

02/14/2024

Our students had the best time celebrating! Happy Valetine’s Day ❤️