We partner with universities, graduate programs, and student organizations to strengthen the future of ABA through real-world learning, mentorship, and research-informed care. Inspired by the teaching hospital model, our partnerships are designed to support both student development and the science that moves the field forward.
Whether you’re a professor, career advisor, student leader, or program director, we will work with you to co-design experiences that fit your program’s goals, your students’ needs, and your community. Every partnership is customized to align with your curriculum, student population, and learning objectives, so students can clearly visualize what collaboration looks like in practice.
We believe the best partnerships are built, not booked. That means we aim for elevated, non-transactional collaboration that adds real value for students, faculty, and programs. Our goal is to support meaningful student learning today while helping strengthen a long-term talent pipeline for the field of ABA tomorrow.
Every partnership is co-designed with your institution. If you tell us what your students need, we will help shape the right experience.
Not sure what fits your program best? Tell us what your students are learning this term, and we’ll recommend a partnership format that complements your curriculum.
Classroom presentations led by BCBAs and clinical leadership on select topics aligned to your coursework.
In the heart of the North Shore, our Danvers Center combines joyful learning with personalized care. Here, children build confidence and foundational skills in a warm, supportive environment.
Smaller-format sessions where students can ask real questions about roles, career paths, and the day-to-day of ABA.
Resume review, interview preparation, and “what I wish I knew before my first ABA role” sessions.
Opportunities that help students explore the field and understand what high-quality, ethical ABA looks like in practice.
Sponsorship and collaboration with student-led ABA clubs and related organizations.
At this time, supervised practicum and fieldwork hours are offered through employment-based pathways. External supervision for non-employees is not currently available. We continue to evaluate future opportunities as our partnership programs evolve.
Teaching hospital structure: Mentorship, layered support, and continuous learning built into day-to-day work.
Research embedded in real care: PEBBL turns everyday therapy data into practical studies and shareable learning.
A real pipeline with real support: Partnerships that help students see the work, meet the people, and understand next steps, including how early exposure can translate into a future career path.
We proudly employ clinicians from a wide range of universities and training programs, and we actively collaborate with academic partners to strengthen the transition from classroom learning to real-world practice.
We are here to help create progress and possibilities for future clinicians and for the children and families they will serve.
PEBBL (Progress through Evidence-Based Behavior Lab) is our practice-embedded research program. It is built to shorten the distance between observation and outcome by turning real session data into discoveries that improve care.
PEBBL opportunities vary by project and are typically best suited for graduate students, alumni, and early-career clinicians seeking applied research experience. Participation pathways may include:
The Bierman Rising Clinician Scholarship spotlights emerging ABA clinicians. Each edition pairs cash awards with mentorship from Bierman leaders and resume‑ready recognition. Our first scholarship contest is launching soon. Join the alert list to be the first to know.
With a teaching-hospital approach to autism therapy, Bierman Autism Centers prioritizes shoulder-to-shoulder learning, precision teaching, and ethical care. Our why is simple: to trailblaze the future of autism care and usher in the next generation of ABA professionals. Through PEBBL (Progress through Evidence-Based Behavior Lab), we pair mentorship with clinical excellence so curiosity becomes real progress for children and families.
Every program is different. Tell us what you’re looking for, and we’ll follow up with ideas and next steps. We will work with you to co-design a partnership that aligns with your curriculum and creates meaningful value for your students.
We partner with universities, graduate programs, career advising teams, and student organizations interested in experiential learning, mentorship, and research-informed ABA practice. Our education partnerships are designed for professors, program directors, career advisors, student leaders, and students exploring careers in ABA and related fields.
An elevated partnership goes beyond transactional activities like career fairs. It is a collaborative, co-designed relationship focused on meaningful learning experiences, mentorship, and exposure to real-world clinical practice. Each partnership is tailored to the goals of the academic program and the needs of its students.
Yes. Our clinical leaders, including BCBAs and center leadership, can deliver guest lectures and classroom presentations on select topics aligned to your curriculum. Topics and formats are customized in collaboration with your program.
Yes. We offer structured in-center experiential learning opportunities that allow students to observe high-quality ABA in practice, connect coursework to real-world application, and ask questions in a guided, supportive environment.
Yes. Bierman offers internship pathways that help students explore the field of ABA and better understand ethical, evidence-based clinical practice. Internship availability and structure may vary by location and program needs.
At this time, supervised practicum and fieldwork hours are offered through employment-based pathways. External supervision for non-employees is not currently available, but this is an area we continue to evaluate as our education partnerships evolve.
PEBBL (Progress through Evidence-Based Behavior Lab) offers practice-embedded research opportunities, including External Associate roles for graduate students, alumni, and early-career clinicians. Opportunities vary by project and focus on ethical collaboration, data analysis, and applied research that improves care.
Yes. Bierman offers the Rising Clinician Scholarship, which highlights emerging ABA clinicians through cash awards, mentorship from Bierman leaders, and resume-ready recognition. Scholarship opportunities are announced periodically, and interested students can join the alert list to stay informed.
You can begin by completing the Education Partnerships Interest Form on this page or by emailing educationpartnerships@biermanautism.com. Our team will follow up to learn more about your program and explore partnership opportunities together.
