New Study Finds Paraeducators More Confident Supporting Autistic Students After RUBIES Training

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School-Based Program Trains Staff to Recognize Challenging Behavior as a Form of Communication

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Paraeducators reported significantly greater confidence navigating challenging behaviors in autistic students after receiving training that encourages them to understand challenging behavior as a form of communication. That's according to a new peer-reviewed study co-authored by Karen Bearss, Ph.D., a researcher at Catalight, one of the largest behavioral health networks in the United States.

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