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PEBBL Clinical Research

Progress You Can Feel, Evidence You Can Trust

Inside every play-based therapy session lives a data point ready to become tomorrow’s discovery.

What Is PEBBL?

PEBBL (Progress through Evidence-Based Behavior Lab) is our practice-embedded research engine. By gathering real-time data during everyday ABA therapy, we transform playroom insights into studies that advance autism care and accelerate each child’s growth.

Why PEBBL Exists

Bridge observation and outcome: Close the gap between what clinicians see today and the measurable gains children achieve tomorrow.
Spark discoveries that matter: Every data point fuels research with immediate, real-world relevance.
Empower Bierman clinicians: Mentorship and authorship opportunities turn front-line therapists into published researchers.
Provide transparent proof: Payers, schools, and families gain clear evidence of treatment effectiveness.

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What Makes PEBBL Different

Practice-Embedded Evidence: Research happens in our playrooms, not a distant lab.
Immediate Impact for Kids: Studies translate into faster skill acquisition and stronger generalization.
Career-Defining for Clinicians: Structured Contributor and Fellowship tracks offer CEUs, protected research hours, and authorship credit.
Collaborative & Open: We partner with universities, tech innovators, and speech-language teams— then share results to move the entire field forward.

Research Focus Areas

Outcomes Analytics: Mining Change Harder assessment data to build predictive models earlier than ever.
Parent Partnership: Exploring training intensity vs. skill generalization.
Tech‑Enabled ABA: VR social‑skills modules and Tobii eye‑tracking for attention mapping.
Cross‑Disciplinary Care: AAC goals co‑authored with SLPs and OTs.
Staff Development: Fluency‑based behavior technician training protocols.

How You Can Get Involved

Contributor Track: Flexible hours collecting data or completing literature reviews. Perfect for first‑time researchers.
Fellowship Track: Six‑ to twelve‑month protected time to lead a pragmatic study aimed at peer‑reviewed publication.
Advisory Group: Senior clinicians and external experts who meet quarterly to vet study ideas and mentor Fellows.
External Associates: Alumni, graduate students, or outside BCBAs who collaborate on data analysis or manuscript drafting.

Stay Informed & Earn Free CEUs

Each month, PEBBL hosts a Research Spotlight Webinar featuring current studies, early data, and practical takeaways. BCBAs earn free CEUs for attending.