Train with Confidence. Grow with Integrity.
ABA Connections is not just a training service—we are a partner in your growth, committed to helping agencies deliver meaningful, culturally respectful, and effective care to the communities they serve. Our programs are designed to train, guide, and support ABA professionals helping them build effective, sustainable, and culturally aligned behavior support systems. We combine rigorous training with a compassionate lens, ensuring that all our services promote dignity, respect, and collaboration.
Empowering agencies by teaching not just the “how” of ABA, but also the “why” providing education on the science behind the methods while modeling care and empathy in every interaction. We’re helping you build lasting capacity rooted in compassion and scientific excellence.
About our Training
ABA Skills Development Program Overview
Our organizational training programs are delivered using the Behavioral Skills Training (BST) method, a proven approach that ensures participant engagement throughout the entire program. This method effectively results in both a strong knowledge base and the practical ability to apply what is learned. Throughout the program, essential ABA concepts are taught and rehearsed, equipping your staff to implement ABA techniques both ethically and consistently upon completion. The curriculum covers evidence-based practices that address all levels of care, including antecedent interventions, consequence strategies, skill acquisition methods, and behavior reduction techniques.
Training Structure and Schedule
The ABA Skills Development Program consists of 20 hours of intensive instruction and hands-on practice, delivered over five consecutive days. This format is designed to thoroughly prepare staff by immersing them in both the foundational and applied aspects of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). From Days 1 through 4, participants engage in a comprehensive learning process that includes instruction, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback. Role-play exercises are incorporated, allowing participants to practice with one another as well as with the trainers. Skills are rehearsed until each individual demonstrates accurate and consistent implementation. On Day 5, staff members are encouraged to bring their own children or other family members to the session. This provides an opportunity to practice pairing and natural environment teaching methods in a supportive and interactive setting. The final day is designed to be both engaging and enjoyable, giving participants the chance to apply their newly acquired skills in real-world scenarios.
Who is this training for?
New agencies developing foundational skills and structure
Established agencies seeking to improve staff performance, clinical fidelity, and consistency in ABA implementation
Agencies serving culturally and linguistically diverse communities
Impact Goals
Improve fidelity of ABA implementation across diverse settings.
Our training ensures staff obtains the knowledge to identify and administer ABA techniques to modify all types of behavior.
Strengthen agency capacity and reduce staff turnover
When staff is delivering effective services clients make progress which strengthens the therapeutic relationship. This progress fosters confidence among the staff, the client, and the client’s family.
What is Behavioral Skills Training (BST)?
BST is a proven training method that has been validated through extensive application and positive outcomes across various professional settings.
4 Key Factors of BST and how we apply them:
Instruction: Clear explanation of the skill (and the science behind it).
Modeling: The skill is modeled through video or by our instructors.
Rehearsal: Students practice the skills with each other and with the trainers.
Feedback: Feedback is provided immediately. If correction is needed, we rehearse again.
Where We Work
Whether you prefer to host training at your site or visit us, ABA Connections offers flexible options to meet your needs. Our office is conveniently located in the Twin Cities. Can’t make it in? No worries—we’ll come to you. We provide on-site support, consultation, and training wherever you are, ensuring accessibility and convenience without compromising quality.