Advancing ABA & SEL Success with Purposeful Technology: Webinar Recap
- ABA Toolbox
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Our first webinar in the Advance ABA & SEL Success with Purposeful Technology series brought together two innovative leaders in the field: Leila Farshcian, M.A., BCBA, Founder of ABA Toolbox, and Sue Klein, Founder of Model Me Kids®.
Together, they explored how purposeful technology can support learning, collaboration, and care for students with diverse needs.
ABA and SEL Technology
The intersection of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is where meaningful change begins, but technology plays a vital role in accelerating that progress. When thoughtfully implemented, tech bridges the gap between theory and real-world practice, offering educators, clinicians, and families the tools they need to deliver consistent, measurable support.
Below, we’ve highlighted additional Q&As offering helpful guidance and real-world perspective from their expertise.
Q&A Highlights from Sue Klein – Model Me Kids®
1. How does video modeling enhance learning?
Video modeling for autism and SEL provides clear, visual instruction that learners can replay as often as needed. It transforms abstract skills into tangible examples, making learning concrete and repeatable.
2. What barriers can technology remove for educators?
Time. Ready-to-use video lessons let educators and therapists deliver consistent instruction anytime, anywhere, minimizing prep time and maximizing engagement.
3. How does it support ABA & SEL goals?
Video modeling aligns with ABA strategies by breaking complex behaviors into manageable, step-by-step demonstrations. Learners can watch, practice, and master skills through repetition and positive reinforcement.
4. Why is peer demonstration effective?
Learners relate more deeply to peers. Seeing “someone like me” model success increases motivation, confidence, and social understanding.
5. How does integration with digital systems help?
When video modeling integrates with other digital platforms, it ensures consistency across home, school, and therapy settings — allowing all stakeholders to work toward shared goals.
Q&A Highlights from Leila Farshcian – ABA Toolbox
1. Why invest in technology for disabilities care?
Technology eliminates long wait times, expands access to services, and helps teams reach more learners without compromising quality.
2. Why is curriculum support key for schools and learners?
A data-driven ABA curriculum, like the one within ABA Toolbox, provides structured guidance that enables educators to track real progress — not rely on guesswork.
3. Why do all stakeholders need one ecosystem?
A unified ecosystem connects teachers, therapists, administrators, and families through shared data. This fosters collaboration, accountability, and consistency across care settings.
4. How does a “circle of care” improve outcomes?
The Circle of Care model within ABA Toolbox links every professional supporting a learner, automating processes and freeing up time for meaningful interaction and high-quality instruction.
5. Why is science-based design vital for global access?
Real educational equity depends on solutions grounded in research. Science-based, evidence-backed tools ensure that learners everywhere — regardless of geography — receive proven, effective support.
Looking Ahead: The Future of ABA and SEL Technology
The collaboration between ABA Toolbox and Model Me Kids® demonstrates how purposeful, science-backed technology can create lasting change. Both organizations share a mission to equip educators, therapists, and families with innovative resources that make learning more measurable, accessible, and human-centered.
As ABA and SEL fields continue to evolve, technology will remain the catalyst that connects data, compassion, and progress; helping every learner reach their full potential.
Continue Learning and Connecting
Missed the live session? Stay tuned for the next one in our Advance ABA & SEL Success webinar series.
Learn more about how ABA Toolbox supports collaboration and progress across the circle of care, and explore Model Me Kids® to see video modeling in action.
