For this webinar series, participants will automatically be enrolled in all 9 LSGurdin Consulting BCBA webinars.
February 5, 2027 @ 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Registration closes February 5, 2027 @ 12:00 pm
Speaker
Dr. Lina Slim, SLP, BCBA-D
Description
Behavioral interventions targeting symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) emphasize the development of functional alternatives to maladaptive behaviors, guided primarily by principles of reinforcement and the identification of behavioral functions. These interventions focus on modifying antecedents and consequences to decrease symptoms and promote adaptive responses. Contemporary empirical evidence indicates that ADHD fundamentally constitutes a disorder of performance—specifically, the inconsistent application of intact skills—rather than a deficiency in motivation or skill acquisition per se. This conceptualization aligns with neurobehavioral research demonstrating that ADHD symptomatology is closely associated with executive function impairments like the regulation of attention and sustained task engagement. Practitioners of ABA are thus positioned to enhance the efficacy of their interventions by integrating evidence-informed strategies that scaffold executive function processes alongside traditional function-based approaches. This integration requires leveraging knowledge about the neurobiological underpinnings of ADHD. Throughout this training, the presenter will emphasize the dynamic interplay between antecedents, behaviors, and consequences while incorporating strategies to bolster executive functioning, thus promoting improved clinical outcomes.
About the Speaker
Dr. Lina Slim (she/her) is a dually certified SLP and BCBA-D with over 38 years-experience, specializing her clinical practice on supporting families and their children with autism, neurodevelopmental and behavioral challenges, speech and language differences and apraxia, providing training, supervision, and consultations to practitioners across professional disciplines, cultures, and countries. She is founding executive director of ASAP – A Step Ahead Program, LLC, owner/president of Lina Slim Consulting, adjunct professor at Endicott College and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, ABA Programs. Her clinical and research interests focus on disseminating best practices in the application of the science of behavior analysis to support persons with autism and their families, establishing and maintaining effective functional verbal behaviors while promoting Interprofessional Culturally Aware, Responsive and Person-Centered Collaborative Practices (AICARe-Collaboration). Dr. Slim presents and consults nationally and internationally and has published several peer-reviewed research and book chapters. Dr. Slim is the recipient of the 2005 Children Empowerment Award and the 2014 New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NJSHA) Distinguished Clinical Achievement Award. She is Board of Director Member of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT), President-Elect of the Speech and Applied Behavior Analysis (SPABA) ABAI SIG and is an Advisor to boards on multiple organizations and educational programs that promote evidence-science-based interprofessional collaborative and culturally responsive practices. Dr. Slim brings a unique personal and behavior analytic perspective on interprofessional collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and humility, by drawing from her diverse cultural, linguistic, and professional background, as well as from her extensive clinical practice working with culturally and linguistically diverse families nationally and internationally.
About LSGurdin Consulting CE Program
LSGurdin Consulting is an Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) Provider with an on-demand library on professional development topics including ABA and mental health, social validity, mindfulness, cultural humility, compassionate school ABA, neurodiversity, assent-based treatment, and ABA superpowers. Each event is presented live and also offered on-demand through Behavior Live.
About LSGurdin Consulting
LSGurdin Consulting also offers behavioral consultation to parents and school teams, school and home assessments, staff training and professional development workshops, educational consultation, and program evaluations.
Membership Information
Most MPY webinars are available ONLY to current staff from member districts and organizations. Public school memberships include police and fire personnel. Former and retired employees and members of committees, including but not limited to, PTO/PTA, PAC, School Improvement Councils, Health Councils, Drug/Alcohol Councils, and school volunteers, are not considered MPY members.
Event Cancellation Policy
This program is being offered in partnership with LSGurdin Consulting. You will be receiving an email with instructions on how to view the training on Behavior Live. All cancellations or request for information should be directed to Lisa Gurdin at lsgurdin@lsgurdinconsulting.com.
This program is open to all MPY members. PDPs and CEUs are not being offered. BCBAs are eligible to receive CEs through LSGurdin Consulting.