Conferences
Attending conferences is essential for sharing best practice and staying at the forefront of professional development. Below is a selection of events where I have presented or contributed.
To explore my work further, you can access a number of these presentations on my ResearchGate page by clicking the button below.
ABAI International Conference 2026
Soiléir are delighted to be partnering with members of the Institute of Applied Behavior Analysis (USA) and the Centre for Positive Behaviour Support (Australia) to make up a panel looking at ‘Dignity Without Compromise: Reframing Risk Through Constructional, Rights-Focused Multi-Element Behaviour Support’
For more information on this conference, please visit https://www.abainternational.org/events/international/prague-2026/conference-home.aspx
Psychological Society of Ireland Division of Behavioural Psychology Conference
‘What Happened to You?’ The Role of Trauma Informed Practice in Behavioural Psychology (Invited Workshop Speaker cofacilitated with Dr. Alexis Carey)
‘Intersectionality: The Role of Behavioural Psychology in Supporting people with Neurodiversity in the LGBTQ+ population’ with Rúadh Knight
Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference
The Path to Professional Registration - lessons from establishing Professional Pathways for Behaviour Support
Paper Presentation
Situational Effects in MEB: Discussion of Rights Focused Constructional Behaviour Analysis in Community Settings
Symposium (No. 63) being delivered at the 51st Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International.
A symposium including Lori Ann Dotson, Matthew Spicer; Rebecca Beights Preeti Vogel; Nicole McKillop & Geoff Potter (Chair)
Making the Explicit, Implicit: A study of the role of values in Positive Behaviour Support
This paper delivered by Gillian Martin, Garrett Ellwood and Matthew Spicer which will look at an AI generated summary of values identified in key Multi Element Behaviour Support literature and the role of values in developing a heart set for approaching Positive Behaviour Support.
IABA Fireside Chat - Motivational Interviewing in Multi-Element Behaviour Support
THIS EVENT HAS PASSED, BUT YOU CAN WATCH THE RECORDING HERE
ISBA CPD Event - An Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
THIS EVENT HAS PASSED, BUT YOU CAN WATCH THE RECORDING ONLINE
On the 24th October, we were joined by Gillian Martin and Natasha Gately who present an introductory session on Motivational Interviewing (MI). This evidence-based, person-centred approach has demonstrated effectiveness in supporting values led behavioural change across a range of settings. Whether you’re new to the concept or looking to deepen your understanding, this event offers an accessible yet comprehensive overview of MI’s principles, techniques, and practical applications. Open to all interested in enhancing their skill set in behaviour change interventions.
Performance Management through an ABA Lens - Webinar Hosted by Behaviour Support Practitioners Australia
Performance Management is an area of Organisational Behaviour Management that focuses on the behaviours of people working within systems. As experts in behaviour change, Behaviour Practitioners are in a unique position to provide expertise in supporting the types of behaviour change that organisations are looking for from staff teams and from other stakeholders in Positive Behaviour support.
This workshop will look at how we can use our expertise to add to, and improve, some of the common current management strategies in place. It will also look at how we can positively influence the performance of the teams we work with in clinical roles to increase buy-in, and enhance the implementation of behaviour support plans that we develop for men, women and children with additional support needs.
International Presenter: Gillian Martin
Gillian is a Chartered Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland, and a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst with the BACB.