The NDBI Navigator
The NDBI Navigator podcast features engaging interviews with leading experts, researchers, and community practitioners who share real-world strategies and insights on using Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs) with young autistic children. Hosted by Dr. Jamie Hughes-Lika, each episode offers practical, actionable ideas to inspire and support professionals in making a meaningful impact.
The NDBI Navigator
Episode 24: Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals Across the Lifespan with PRT
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In this episode, Dr. Jamie is joined by Jillian Schneider for a thoughtful conversation about Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs) and why truly effective support must extend across the entire lifespan—not just early childhood. Jillian shares her professional journey into the field of ABA, which began unexpectedly while completing a research-focused master’s program. She reflects on why naturalistic teaching resonated so deeply with her from the start, describing it as creative, meaningful, and relationship-centered rather than rigid or purely clinical. After more than a decade working with young children, Jillian transitioned fully into teen and adult services in 2023—a shift that profoundly reshaped how she thinks about early intervention.