The NDBI Navigator will hold its 3rd Annual NDBI Connections Conference online October 23–24, 2026, through BehaviorLive. Focused on connecting developmental and behavioral science to improve interventions for young autistic children, the conference is aimed at behavior analysts, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physicians, early intervention providers and researchers, and drew attendees from more than 60 countries last year.
Day 1 on October 23 is the main professional conference, with speakers from several naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention models, including Annette Estes, Aubyn Stahmer, Laurie Vismara, Giacomo Vivanti, Yvonne Bruinsma and Mendy Minjarez. It offers 7 BACB general CEUs, plus IBAO, QABA and COA credit, for $130, or $50 for students. Day 2 on October 24 is an optional, separately registered professional development track for behavior technicians, direct support professionals and early intervention staff, with 17 presentations and 12.5 PDUs/CEUs for $20. All sessions are recorded with six months of on-demand access, and translated captions are provided in French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
The NDBI Navigator, based in Ankeny, Iowa, provides NDBI-focused training, courses and membership resources for practitioners. The conference’s international audience and modest pricing make it an accessible entry point for behavior analysts and allied professionals looking to deepen their use of NDBI approaches, which blend behavioral and developmental science in early intervention.