Services | Communication Skills Courses by Teach Play ABA

In Person and Online Trainings

I tailor every training to the audience, from advanced research-informed content for experienced professionals to introductory, practical sessions for first-time parents and newer providers. All offerings can be adapted or fully customized to meet your specific needs.

⭐ Training options range from one-hour, topic-focused online sessions to full-day professional development workshops, as well as ongoing monthly contracts with a set number of training hours.

I offer in‑person services in Knoxville, TN, and surrounding areas, as well as live online training and professional development for organizations nationwide.

Topics

Basic Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Documentation Best Practices in Early Childhood Education
Beyond the ABCs and 123s: Everyday Functional Skills for Toddlers and Young Children
Being a Better Play Partner: Stages of Toddler Play
Caregiver Coaching & Collaboration in Early Intervention
Core Developmental Domains in Early Intervention (Birth–6)
Embedding Strategies into Daily Routines
Functional Communication and Early Language Development
Applying Reflection to Your Direct Practice and Supervisory Skills
Nurturing Young Minds: How Brain Development Impacts Emotional Regulation and Behavior
Powerful Interactions to Connect and Extend Learning
Sensory Processing Disorder in Toddlers
Understanding the Whole Child - Strategies to Understand and Improve Challenging Toddler Behavior
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder
Understanding the Infant Early Childhood Mental Heath (IECMH) Framework

Professional Consultation

Case- and program-level consultations for early intervention and preschool settings. This may include support with assessment, developmental and behavior support plan design, and recommended training based on your organization’s needs.

Caregiver Collaboration

My parent training starts with “caring for the caregiver.” Early relationships lay the foundation for a child’s development, and when a parent’s mental health needs go unsupported, it can strain those relationships and the systems around them. I combine clinical expertise with practical, parent-friendly strategies and resources that fit into real life. Together, we’ll work to boost your child’s skills, lower stress, and make every day routines feel more manageable.

Direct Therapy

Some children need that extra "1:1" Time and a structured approach to teaching. My therapeutic approach blends structure with play to build skills and reduce challenging behaviors. I use verbal behavior strategies and positive, strengths-based techniques to encourage communication and support ongoing skill development.

Supervision for RBTs, BCaBAs, and BCBA Trainees

My supervision approach blends clinical expertise with reflective practice. I use reflective discussion of your coursework and clinical practice to explore practical strategies that deepen your knowledge, strengthen your skills, and support you with building ethical and professional practices when working with young children and their families. Supervision is conducted in accordance with the current BACB Ethics Code and supervision requirements.

What Families and Professionals Have to Say

“Stephanie is magical! My daughter looks forward to working with her every week. She has taught me skills and self-confidence in my parenting!”

“Stephanie’s workshops should be required for all early intervention agencies. She is a wealth of knowledge and offers practical, turn-key strategies.”

"Stephanie did in an hour and a half what would take my school district 2 days to cover! She is enthusiastic, honest, and has real-world experience. This information is so valuable and important.”

“More! More! More! Absolutely nothing I would change about this training. Stephanie is well organized and genuinely cares about children, families, and the professionals who support them. Early educators need more support like this.”