58th Annual PCA Conference

Name: Communication, Connection, and Collaboration: Uniting ABA and Counseling Practices for Children with Autism
Start: 2026-11-06T17:30:00-0500
End: 2026-11-06T18:00:00-0500

Communication, Connection, and Collaboration: Uniting ABA and Counseling Practices for Children with Autism

Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST

This poster explores the integration of applied behavior analysis and mental health counseling to provide holistic care for children with Autism while professionals remain in their appropriate scope of practice. Attendees will learn the effectiveness of combining behavioral
interventions with emotional support strategies to promote regulation, resilience, and adaptive functioning. The focus of the session is on interdisciplinary collaboration and ethical considerations of effective blended treatment models to improve both behavioral and mental health outcomes.

Speakers

Stefanie Rene Salyer, Ed.S., LBS

Doctoral Candidate, Pennsylvania State University

René Salyer, Ed.S., LBS is a Ph.D. candidate in Special Education: ABA and a master’s student in Clinical Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling at Pennsylvania State University. She is a licensed behavioral specialist and former K–12 special education teacher with extensive... Read More →

Shelley Roderick, M.Ed., LBS

M.Ed. Student CMHC; Behavioral Consultant, Pennsylvania State University

Shelley Roderick, M.Ed., LBS, is a seasoned behavior consultant and educator with over twenty years of experience supporting students with disabilities across a range of settings. Her professional background includes roles as a behavioral specialist, special education teacher, school... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST

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