RUBI Tier I Workshop Event | October 23–24, 2025 This live workshop aims to provide clinicians with a strong foundation for their clinical practice of RUBI. RUBI is a manualized parent-mediated program that guides practitioners in the teaching of tailored ABA-based behavioral strategies to families of autistic/IDD children with co-occurring challenging behaviors. In the Tier 1 Live Workshop, led by RUBI co-developer Dr. Karen Bearss, you will become fluent in the basics of RUBI and learn how to implement it to fidelity, understanding both its theoretical underpinnings and its practical application. Learning Objectives Day 1 Learning Objectives Identify at least two common characteristics or behaviors in autistic youth Explain the rationale for using parent training (PT) as a primary intervention for autistic youth Define the four key concepts that form the foundational framework of the RUBI program Apply the ABCs (Antecedents, Behaviors, Consequences) and functions of behaviors to develop strategies for alternate behavioral outcomes Identify the content and structure of the 11 Core and 7 Supplemental RUBI sessions Develop successful weekly assignment strategies corresponding to each RUBI session Day 2 Learning Objectives Summarize the 11 core sessions of the RUBI program Illustrate five core aspects of RUBI in action through case examples Identify at least two characteristics of the target clinical population for RUBI Design a treatment delivery plan that is responsive to clinic demands and family needs Explain two common barriers to treatment fidelity and develop responsive solutions Event Details Dates: October 23–24, 2025December 1–2, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m – 4:30 p.m. PT Cost: $495 CEU: 12–12.5 Register Now Speakers Karen Bearss, Ph.D.Vice President of Caregiver-Mediated Solutions at Catalight About Catalight Catalight breaks down barriers and biases to create a more equitable world so people with developmental disabilities can choose their path. Catalight provides access to innovative, individualized care services, clinical research and advocacy — all powered by intelligent technology. Through the work of affiliate partners, Easterseals Hawaii and Easterseals Northern California, Catalight and its family of companies support people with developmental disabilities and their families across their care journey. The Catalight family of companies is one of the largest behavioral health networks in the nation with more than 16,000 practitioners serving 24,000 clients and families annually. Backed by more than a decade of experience and a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, we are reimagining the way people with developmental disabilities and their families experience healthcare. Catalight’s goal is to ensure that individuals and families receive timely access to evidence-based treatment, including naturalistic developmental and language-based services, applied behavior analysis and speech therapy.
