Office of Developmental Programs: 2026 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Virtual Seminar

Hosted by The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP).

TOPIC: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD): Best Practices in Behavioral Assessment and Treatment

Regardless of your role, we should all continuously strive to implement best practices when supporting someone who may have behaviors that are challenging or not yet understood. This training will focus on ways that, within your role, you can ensure that the behavioral support you are providing is sound, appropriate, and implemented with fidelity and integrity.

ODP will offer two tracks held across different days and times that focus on the role you play in this process.

Track 1 is for any Behavioral Specialist (and their supervisors) who completes behavioral assessments, develops behavioral plans, and trains others on the implementation of the plan. This session will discuss best practices to conduct better assessments and develop better behavioral support plans while acknowledging barriers and pitfalls to these processes.

• 4/9/2026 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• 4/12/2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• 4/16/2026 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• 4/20/2026 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Track 2 is for any professional (and their supervisors), including Supports Coordinators (SCs), who implements behavioral plans and who work directly with individuals. This session will present an introduction to the essential components of effective behavioral assessment and treatment with an emphasis on best practices to support the implementation of a Behavioral Support Plan.

• 4/10/2026 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• 4/15/2026 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• 4/17/2026 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• 4/23/2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Note: Both tracks will provide best practice information grounded in peer-reviewed and evidence-based research and will not address ODP program-specific service definitions, procedures, or guidelines.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is one of seven program offices operating under the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS).