The Sleep Collective

In the world of ABA it’s challenging to stand out as strikingly unique against a background of carbon-copy BCBAs and providers. It’s time to shine the spotlight on sleep and position yourself to establish new groundbreaking and elevated norms in our field.

Is this you?

☑ BCBA

☑ Burning out

☑ Need a change

☑ Looking for more opportunity

☑ Want to specialize

☑ Love helping families in a meaningful way

☑ Want to see families thrive

☑ Understand sleep to be a primary concern for families

☑ Know better sleep will result in better ABA outcomes

If so, The Sleep Collective is for you!

What You Can Expect

This Course Provides:

12 hours of Continuing Education in accordance with ACE guidelines including: 

  • Ethical Considerations for Sleep Programming 

  • How Sleep Works 

  • Analysis and Treatment of Sleep Problems 

  • Considerations for Sleep and Autism 

  • Sleep Training Options 

  • BCBA Role in Sleep Plan Development 

  • Developing Your Individualized Sleep Plan 

Plus:

  • Weekly Group Coaching (minimum of 5 sessions required)

  • Weekly 1:1 Coaching (5 sessions total)

  • Printable materials and education

  • Lifetime access to internal support group comprised exclusively of Certified Behavioral Sleep Specialists

  • In-depth analysis of sleep problems through the lens of setting event manipulation and evaluating the reinforcing value of the primary reinforcer: sleep 

A Certified Behavioral Sleep Specialist will display competence in the following areas:

  • Analyzing sleep-specific behaviors to isolate the core problems impacting healthy sleep 

  • Developing sleep plans informed by the science of sleep, and individualized using the science of Applied Behavior Analysis 

  • Ruling-out medical concerns 

  • Providing caregiver support that promotes sustainability and independence 

  • Applying specific considerations for treating sleep in the Autism population

Certified Behavioral Sleep Specialists are able to treat the non-medical sleep problems of learners over 1 year of age. The systems they implement are backed by sleep research and the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Other online trainings…

  • Provide information without practical application

  • Do not teach you how to implement specific strategies

  • Lack thorough analysis methods for the manipulation of the reinforcing value of sleep

  • Ignore the sleep sciences and how sleep changes across the lifespan

  • Do not teach how to program for sustainability as sleep continues to change for families

  • Do not address common variables causing poor sleep to emerge such as vacations, illness, transitions to new beds/rooms/homes and how to get sleep back to baseline after these normal occurrences

The Sleep Collective…

  • Focuses on the sustainability of healthy sleep over the lifespan

  • Teaches how to navigate common sleep disruptors such as vacation, illness, and transitions

  • Introduces new methods for analysis and treatment of persistent sleep problems rooted in the applied sciences and research

  • Navigates the complexities of manipulating the reinforcing value of sleep

  • Provides multiple opportunities to problem-solve the practical application of methods

  • Relies heavily on non-extinction-based methods for shaping independent sleep so families are not burdened by extinction bursts and punished by behavioral escalations at bedtime

  • This is a Certification (vs certificate of completion) with recertification requirements

  • If you are interested in all things sleep you will not be disappointed by this course. Emily shares so much information in such an accessible way. Her energy and passion for this topic is catching. I am a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and a certified sleep consultant and  I still learnt so much from this course. I now feel so ready and excited to get started. The Collective has given me new ideas and knowledge, it's given me a support network and a mentor in Emily which is so valuable. This course is thorough, interesting and inspiring. Thank you Emily for sharing all of your knowledge and experience with us all.

    Emma C., BCBA, Certified Behavioral Sleep Specialist
    Sleep Collective Participant
    United Kingdom

  • Our providers left feeling empowered by Emily's knowledgeable and down-to-earth recommendations. She provided practical information that was rooted in theory but also felt realistic and "doable" for our families. Our providers felt they could actually use her recommendations with their patients; she explained sleep hygiene tactics in an easy manner that felt realistic to the families we serve. Emily’s presentation felt child-centered and focused on the family's needs and abilities.

    Dr. Chelsea O'Haire, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
    The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders

  • The most common challenges our clients encounter are bedtime/ falling asleep, multiple wakings, and early wake times. Emily presented her strategies and solutions in clear behavior analytical terms, and her ability to keep the attention of our clinicians for two straight hours was well worth the time. I couldn't be more impressed with her ability to pair each of her slides and strategies with everyday life! Our team is now prepared to reduce cancellations, due to the sleep challenges of our clients, and provide a higher level of service.

    Megan Price, BCBA
    Owner, ABA Enhancement, LLC

  • Prior to Emily’s CEU, I had limited knowledge of sleep health and the degree to which certain factors influenced sleep cycles. The information provided by Emily was nothing short of eye-opening. I am now feeling more confident, educated, and prepared to more effectively support families with their child’s sleep. This is the first time I've had so much information presented in such a clear and concise manner; Emily is such a friendly, engaging, and entertaining instructor. This training was powerful, resulting in more than a few “lightbulb moments!” This was, honestly the most helpful training I've attended in years!

    Neil M., BCBA
    Clinical Director

Benefits of Certification Include:

  • Set yourself apart from others who have simply completed requisite CEUs;

  • Printed and signed proof of competencies to share with families, employers, and funding sources;

  • Lifetime access to other certificants through our exclusive support group;

  • Access to the dedicated digital badge for use in email signatures, social media, and websites;

  • Private virtual and in-person gatherings to stay on top of the most current research across the sleep, developmental, and behavioral sciences to stay in touch with exclusive findings and trends;

  • Proof of competency backed by recertification requirements and ongoing confirmation of good standing with local governing boards.

A MESSAGE FROM EMILY

For BCBAs looking to stand out as strikingly unique against a background of carbon-copy BCBAs and providers, position yourself as a Certified Behavioral Sleep Specialist to establish new groundbreaking and elevated norms in our field.

You already have access to the tools for providing excellent sleep services to the families in your community; all that’s missing is how to apply the sleep sciences to ABA principles! BCBAs are perfectly positioned to make substantial changes in how we look at autistic sleep and the methods we use to serve children and families. It is your turn to step into the new generation of behavior analysts committed to excellence in our field.