We believe that it is our duty as behaviour analysts to inspire and train up the next generation of behavioural gerontologists.
As fewer than 0.2% of BCBAs work with older adults, finding a BCBA who has experience with older adults and is available for supervision can sometimes feel like an impossible search.
PACT offers BCBA and UKBA(Cert) supervision for students who have started or completed their MSc ABA, as well as mentorship for behaviour analysts looking to move into behavioural gerontology. We offer in-person and remote supervision, so our services may be available internationally.
Placement and supervision requirements
Because of the niche nature of behavioural gerontology, supervisees currently need to secure their own placement. We encourage students to look for relevant roles in care settings, such as activities coordinator roles in dementia care homes, where the manager is happy for supervision to be supported by video call and video recording.
We are happy to be involved in these discussions with the care provider and can provide templates for supervision contracts with the home.
Supervisees need to commit to a minimum number of supervision sessions per month in order to affect change and deliver high-quality ABA in their setting.
For supervisees in the USA, we are only able to supervise those living in states that do not have additional licensure requirements for behaviour analysis. We also require supervisees outside the UK to have a second supervisor who can support with country-specific information such as legislation, culture and policy context.
We are also available for ABA MSc thesis project supervision. Please ask your course director to contact us to discuss this in more detail.
BCBA/BCaBA/UKBA(Cert) Supervision
Please enquire
For students of ABA wanting to collect supervision hours with older adults.
- In-person or remote supervision, including international supervision where appropriate
- UKBA(Cert)/BCBA-D supervisor
- Behavioural gerontology curriculum
- Individualised, compassionate and skill-building supervision
- Expertise in dementia across home, care home and hospital settings
Behaviour Analyst Mentoring & Consultation
Please enquire
For behaviour analysts wanting to move into behavioural gerontology or receive support in their practice.
- In-person or remote mentoring/consultation
- No minimum amount per week or month
- Case formulation guidance
- Support with moving into behavioural gerontology
- Expand your knowledge of ABA with another population
Are you a student in ABA interested in behavioural gerontology?
PACT can keep students and behaviour analysts updated about future training, supervision, online journal clubs, job opportunities and discounts for services.