How we can support you
Professional Development
Deepening Understanding. Strengthening Practice. Supporting Every Child.
At The Play Base, we believe that when professionals deepen their understanding of behavior, they can create more meaningful opportunities for children to learn, grow, and thrive.
Our professional development programs are designed for schools, educational institutions, and organizations supporting children with diverse developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs.
Rooted in The Play Base Method, our trainings integrate the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), nervous system understanding, psychology, and human connection. We help professionals look beyond observable behaviors to better understand the whole child and respond with compassion, confidence, and intention.
What's included
Led by our BCBAs
Our professional development programs are developed and delivered by experienced Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), combining clinical expertise with practical strategies that professionals can apply in their everyday work.
Areas of Focus
- Foundations of Behavior & ABA: Understanding how behavior develops, what influences it, and how evidence-based strategies can support meaningful learning and growth.
- Emotional Regulation & Nervous System Awareness: Recognizing signs of dysregulation, understanding the relationship between emotions and behavior, and supporting co-regulation and self-regulation.
- Compassionate Behavior Support: Moving beyond traditional behavior management to understand the needs beneath behavior and respond with curiosity, connection, and meaningful boundaries.
- Neurodiversity & Individualized Support: Understanding autism, ADHD, and diverse developmental profiles while adapting approaches to each child's unique strengths and needs.
- Communication & Social-Emotional Development: Supporting communication, emotional awareness, self-advocacy, and positive social relationships.
- Classroom Strategies & Learning Environments: Applying evidence-based behavioral strategies, adapting routines and learning activities, and creating environments that support engagement and independence.
- Collaboration & Consistency: Strengthening communication and alignment among educators, support staff, administrators, and families.
Professional Development
Workshops
Customized to your team
Built around your organization
We offer individual workshops, multi-session professional development series, and ongoing training tailored to your organization's needs.
Our goal is to provide professionals with a deeper understanding of the children they support and the practical tools to create safe, connected, and responsive learning environments.
Because meaningful change begins when we understand the child, not just the behavior.
Let's find out what your child needs
A friendly, no-pressure conversation with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. We'll listen, answer your questions and tell you honestly whether we're the right fit.