(REC) Insights from Practicing ABA in Zambia

Last July and August I spent several weeks in Lusaka, Zambia supporting an NGO. I got to spend several days working in the centers, train NGO staff, visit and consult at a village school, and work with an orphanage school. I’ll make slides then write a better description based on what I can fit in.

Learning Objectives:

• The participant will identify culturally relevant practices when working with children and families in Zambia.
• The participant will adapt ABA interventions for use in resource limited settings.
• The participant will use the ethical problem solving model to identify potential solutions for ethical issues encountered in Zambia.

PRESENTER: Allison Pfersich

Allison is a BCBA with almost 8 years of experience, currently working in the Seattle Public Schools. Outside of her work in Seattle, Allison is deeply committed to international outreach. Over summer break, she traveled to Zambia to support a local NGO that serves children with disabilities and their families in Lusaka. Throughout the rest of the year, she continues to provide remote support to the organization.