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Resources & Handouts

Free guides from our work in the field.

Practical resources from ABA World presentations and trainings, made freely available for BCBAs, physicians, special education professionals, and families. Updated as new talks happen.

Each resource here was created for a specific audience and event. They are licensed for free use and sharing, with attribution. If you use any of these in your practice or training, we would love to hear from you at info@abaworld.org.

Beyond the Classroom II Webinar, August 2026

Creative Ways to Support Children with Autism at Home

A parent take-home guide, with abstract and learning objectives.

A one-page take-home guide from our free parent webinar, translating evidence-based behavioral strategies into small changes families can start at home this week: the parent and therapist partnership, the timing of reinforcement, a “start empty, build up” home structure, visual activity schedules, and four low-pressure connection strategies. The full record page includes the abstract and learning objectives.

Parents Families Therapists Educators 1 page
Recommended Citation Tsami, L. (2026). Beyond the classroom II: Creative ways to support children with autism at home [Webinar]. ABA World, in collaboration with the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, University of Houston-Clear Lake. Telehealth ABA World Project. Retrieved from abaworld.org
Updated July 2026

ABA World Programs Calendar, 2026 to 2027

Every date for the year ahead, on one page.

A single printable page listing every ABA World program date: the five parent training webinars, the video series launch, Spark a Spectrum 2027 and all three application windows, the sponsored evaluation selection dates, and the free training window. Made for pinning to a wall, sharing with colleagues, or forwarding to families.

Parents Health Professionals Therapists Educators 1 page
Please Note Dates are current as of July 2026. If you are reading a printed copy, check abaworld.org/calendar.html for any changes before making arrangements.
Companion to our parent guide, July 2026

Assessments Across the Autism Journey

An overview of common evaluation types, written for parents.

A one-page reference grouping the assessments families encounter into stages: early screening, diagnostic evaluation, progress monitoring, school-age testing, and assessments for older learners. Covers M-CHAT-R/F, NASQ, ADOS-2, ADI-R, CARS, cognitive testing, and genetic evaluation, with the purpose, typical age, and frequency of each. Offered as information, not a checklist.

Parents Families Assessment Early Identification 1 page
Recommended Citation Tsami, L. (2026). Assessments across the autism journey: An overview of common evaluation types. ABA World. Companion to "Assessments: A Parent's Guide to Autism Diagnosis and Evaluations," July 2026. Retrieved from abaworld.org
Sokoto Medical Students Webinar, May 2026

Recognizing Autism in Young Children

A quick reference for medical students & physicians.

A 1-page reference card covering early signs of autism by age, compassionate communication with families, free screening tools (M-CHAT-R/F and the Nigeria Autism Screening Questionnaire), referral steps when no specialist is available, and pathways to specialize. Designed for low-resource settings.

Medical Students Physicians Early Identification Nigeria 1 page
Recommended Citation Tsami, L. (2026). Recognizing autism in young children: A quick reference for medical students and physicians. ABA World Project, University of Houston-Clear Lake. Presented to medical students in Sokoto, Nigeria, May 2026. Retrieved from abaworld.org
Parent Training 101: Behavior Analyst Summit, May 1, 2026

Navigating Behavioral Services via Telehealth

Cultural considerations & best practices for engaging families.

A 26-page practical guide synthesizing a decade of research and clinical practice across more than 50 countries. Includes evidence-based coaching strategies, decision guides for service modality, troubleshooting matrices, and full references. Created for BCBAs and special education professionals.

BCBAs Special Education Telehealth Cultural Humility 26 pages
Recommended Citation Tsami, L., & ABA World Project. (2026). Navigating behavioral services via telehealth: Cultural considerations and best practices for engaging families. A practical guide for BCBAs and special education professionals. University of Houston-Clear Lake, Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities. Originally presented at Parent Training 101: Behavior Analyst Summit, May 2026. Retrieved from abaworld.org

More resources coming.

We add new handouts and guides as we publish and present. Check back, or email info@abaworld.org if you would like to request a topic or collaborate on a future training.