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The Role of the CDD
- Build Capacity
- Increase the number of trained professionals
- Supervised field experience for individuals seeking the
behavior analyst credential (i.e., BCBA)
- Training, testing, and supervision of behavior analytic
paraprofessionals (i.e., registered behavior technician)
- Increase the skill set of trained professionals
- Professional development series (e.g., ABLLS-R)
- Intensive mentoring
- Staff focused
The Role of the CDD
- Technical Assistance
- Increase the skill set of trained professionals (i.e., the
skill set is not present) in the context of a specific student, building, or district need.
- Distinct from consultation. Consultation is about
solving a problem for someone. Technical assistance is about working collaboratively to enhance the skill set to reduce future needs.
- Specific challenges – classrooms, students etc. vs using
classroom assessment tool to increase knowledge and quality and Autism specific needs and strategies
The Role of the CDD
- Direct Service
- Our professionals provide specialized supports. The
emphasis will be on maintaining the least restrictive environment possible. For individuals the severe, chronic challenging behavior.