Bay Path University to Host 4th Annual Trauma-Informed Practice in ABA Conference

LONGMEADOW, MA—The graduate program in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is set to host the 4th Annual Trauma-Informed Practice in Applied Behavior Analysis Conference on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (EST). The fully online event will bring together experts from across the country to explore connecting research in trauma-informed ABA to practice in homes, schools, and clinics. With hundreds of registrants already signed up and registration still open, the conference promises to be an exciting event for professionals and students alike.

The remote conference will feature 7 presentations addressing various topics related to the research and practice of trauma-informed approaches into ABA.

Among the many notable presenters is Dr. Adithyan “Dithu” Rajaraman, Ph.D., BCBA-D^® who is a Lead Trainer and Consultant for FTF Consulting. He will be discussing interventions for self-injurious behavior aligned with trauma-informed care. Dr. Jennifer Austin, Ph.D., BCBA-D^® from Georgia State University, will be the first presenter of the day and will be highlighting future research directions for trauma-informed ABA. Later, Dr. Jeannie Golden, Ph.D., BCBA-D^® of East Carolina University, will describe proven trauma-informed strategies for making rural schools safer.

Faculty and graduates from Bay Path University and Cambridge College will be represented in a panel from Dr. Maureen Hurley CC '25 and Dr. Valeria Armendariz CC '25, graduates of the Cambridge College doctoral ABA program and Dr. Trudy Georgio, a Bay Path University ABA program faculty member. Their panel presentation will highlight research topics including self-advocacy, trauma-informed functional analysis in school settings, and the extent of restrictive measures by behavior analysts.

Dr. Gabi Morgan, BCBA-D^®, of Bay Path University's Applied Behavior Analysis program, expressed that she is excited about the conference and its lineup of speakers: “We are honored that this group of incredible presenters will be speaking at this year’s conference and we hope that it will help attendees to make connections from published research to their own practice.”

For more details and to register for the conference, visit the Bay Path University ABA Conference website.

About Bay Path University

Bay Path University is a private, comprehensive university known for its bold, innovative spirit and commitment to career-focused education. Bay Path offers a women-only residential undergraduate experience in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, as well as undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for all genders across campuses in East Longmeadow, Boston, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, and online. In 2024, Bay Path expanded its reach and impact through the acquisition of Cambridge College, serving approximately 5,000 learners worldwide.