In partnership with Hickory Learning Group, join Cate Davis, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA (Director of Research and Outcomes, Hi Rasmus), Michael Carrero, BCBA, LBA (Chief Clinical Officer, Hickory Learning Group), and Sean Yocum, MA, BCBA, LBA (Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Hickory Learning Group) on September 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time for a 60-minute live session on measuring caregiver competence as a clinical outcome — introducing a caregiver-centric hybrid model built around the Generalization Assessment for Independence & Nurturing (G.A.I.N.) Protocol, a structured, behavior-analytic tool that makes caregiver competence a measurable primary outcome alongside learner skill acquisition.
What You’ll Learn About Caregiver Competence as a Clinical Outcome
- Describe the GAIN Protocol and how the GAIN-P is used to measure caregiver competence within a hybrid, caregiver-centered ABA service model.
- Identify the statistical evidence presented for increased caregiver competence over time in a retrospective sample of 20 families, including the tests used and their results.
- Explain how systematic caregiver competence measurement, such as the GAIN Protocol, can inform clinical decision-making around service titration and discharge planning.
- Apply the GAIN Protocol’s support-tier framework to determine when a caregiver may be ready for reduced service intensity or discharge.
Who Should Attend
This session is built for BCBAs, BCaBAs, and BCBA-Ds — especially clinical directors and program leaders ready to move beyond hours-based quality metrics toward a more durable, scalable, and ethically grounded definition of treatment success.
Meet the Presenters
- Cate Davis, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA — Director of Research and Outcomes, Hi Rasmus
- Michael Carrero, BCBA, LBA — Chief Clinical Officer, Hickory Learning Group
- Sean Yocum, MA, BCBA, LBA — Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Hickory Learning Group
Session Details
- Date & time: September 10, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time
- Format: Live, synchronous (60 minutes)
- CEU: General, ACE-approved
