Tier I Program Overview

The purpose of this program is to provide clinicians with a strong foundation to begin 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 RUBI Tier I Program, you will become fluent in the basics of RUBI and learn how to implement RUBI, understanding both the theoretical underpinnings as well as the practical application. You will hear directly from one of the creators of RUBI, Dr. Karen Bearss as well as from RUBI Certified Practitioners Dr. Lindsey Sneed and Rebeca Nesicolaci.

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Program Details

  • 3 self-paced courses
  • Capstone session (live virtual session)
  • Fully virtual
  • 1 final exam (3 attempts to pass)
  • Approximate Length: 13 hours
  • Fidelity video review
  • CE credits for eligible participants
    • 12.5 BACB, SLP, OT
    • 12 CAMFT, APA

Fidelity Check

Enhance your learning with a Fidelity Check in RUBI Tier I. These advanced fidelity reviews, ensure RUBI therapeutic interventions are delivered as intended. Learners submit a video of themselves conducting a RUBI session which is then reviewed and assessed by an instructor. Through detailed, video reviews, learners receive precise feedback on their clinical skills and decision-making, fostering a deeper understanding of best practices and common pitfalls. This process helps identify areas for improvement, leading to more effective and confident clinical practice.

Learning Objectives

  • Name at least two characteristics or behaviors seen in autistic youth.
  • Discuss the rationale for parent training (PT) as a front-line treatment for autistic youth.
  • Summarize the components of RUBI.
  • Define the four key concepts that form the overarching framework of RUBI.
  • Identify the ABCs and function of behaviors to guide alternate behavioral outcomes.
  • Identify the content and structure of the 11 Core and 7 Supplemental RUBI sessions.
  • Generate successful homework strategies corresponding to each RUBI session.
  • Illustrate core aspects of RUBI in action through case examples.
  • Define the target clinical population appropriate for RUBI.
  • Design treatment delivery plans that are responsive to clinic demands and family needs.
  • Recognize common barriers to treatment fidelity and develop responsive solutions.
  • Illustrate ways to respond to common parent concerns and issues faced by therapists through case examples.

Who Should Take This Program?

  • Clinicians who support or are interested in supporting caregivers of neurodiverse youth who engage in challenging behaviors.
  • Clinicians who work with families of children with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual developmental disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and related neurodevelopmental disorders who wish to focus treatment on challenging behaviors.
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Prerequisites

Master's Degree or higher in a related field.

Learner must have their own copy of the RUBI Manual and Parent Workbook (available for purchase through Oxford).

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$425

RUBI Tier I Program Pricing

Individual Price: $425
With Fidelity Enhancement Option: $495

Member Price: Complementary for Catalight Care Service Members

Group Price: For groups of 20+ Contact Us

Program Content Developers and Instructors

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Ian Cook, Ph.D.
Instructor

Degrees/Credentials

  • Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, UC Berkeley
  • Clinical Training Program: Assessment, UC Berkeley
  • B.S. Neuroscience & Behavior, Columbia University
  • RUBI certified

Disclosures: None.

Current Position

  • Director of Clinical Excellence
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Karen Bearss, Ph.D.
Creator of RUBI, Developer, and Instructor

Degrees/Credentials

  • Licensed Psychologist #Y60675554
  • Ph.D., Clinical Child Psychology, University of Florida
  • MS, Clinical Psychology, University of Florida
  • BS, Psychology, University of Florida

Disclosures: Dr. Bearss receives royalties from Oxford University Press and grant funding from NIMH and the Eagles Autism Foundation.

Current Position

  • Creator of RUBI
  • Vice President of Caregiver Mediated Care Solutions, Catalight
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Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Developer and Instructor

Degrees/Credentials

  • Licensed Psychologist #PSY34154
  • Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Walden University
  • MS, Applied Psychology, Walden University
  • MS, Educational Counseling, National University
  • BA, Counseling Psychology, William Jessup University
  • RUBI Certified

Disclosures: None.

Current Position

  • Vice President of Clinical Excellence, Catalight
  • Adjunct Professor, University of San Francisco
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Rebeca Nesicolaci, MA, BCBA
Developer and Instructor

Degrees/Credentials

  • BA, Cognitive Psychology, University of California Irvine
  • MA, Psychology, University of Phoenix
  • RUBI Certified

Disclosures: None.

Current Position

  • Director, Behavioral Services and Programs, Catalight Care Service

Program Outcomes

  • Learners who successfully complete all programs will receive a certificate in RUBI Tier I to become a RUBI Trained Practitioner.
  • Certificate holders may refer to themselves as a "RUBI Trained Practitioner," not "RUBI Certified."
  • Certificates will be available in your Catalight Classroom accounts immediately after completing all course requirements. The certificate does not expire, however certificate holders must abide by our certificate policy.