Access Behavior Trainings provides cost-effective, on demand training for a variety of professionals working with adults and children in the behavioral health field.

Tina Hanson, MS, BCBA, IMH-E® is the owner of Sleep Play Calm and Access Behavior Trainings and has been in the behavioral health field for 25 years. Tina started Sleep Play Calm in 2021 and contracts with agencies and early intervention brokers across the state.

 

Tina received a 1:1 professional mentorship in pediatric sleep disorders from Dr. Brett Kuhn, Professor of Pediatrics and Psychology at the Munroe-Meyer Institute and director of Behavioral Sleep Medicine at the Children's Sleep Disorders Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Kuhn is a true expert in his field; he is a Diplomat of Behavioral Sleep Medicine and Certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine.  He has published numerous research articles and authored books in pediatric sleep disorders. 

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Did you know that there is no regulatory agency that oversees a "Certified Sleep Specialist", or a "Certified Sleep Coach", among other similar titles? 

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The title "Certified Sleep Coach" isn't regulated in the U.S, which means anyone can take a 2-day workshop and call themselves a "Certified Sleep Coach/Specialist".  It's important to look beyond the label and consider the coach's qualifications as certain sleep certification programs require minimal prerequisites such as no formal clinical training or higher education. 

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The Pediatric Sleep Council came up with a guide to help parents find a competent sleep coach. sleep coach education final.pdf - Google Drive

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What makes you a competent sleep specialist?

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The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has stated that the first-line treatment for behaviorally related sleep problems (i.e., not medically based sleep problems) in children is using a behavioral approach. Because I have a master's degree in Behavior Analysis and Therapy and am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with 25 years of experience, I feel confident in treating sleep issues using a behavioral approach.  I received additional training in behavioral approaches specific to sleep problems by attending professional workshops and trainings, reading sleep-related books and research articles, and undergoing a mentorship by Dr. Brett Kuhn, Professor of Pediatrics and Psychology at the Munroe-Meyer Institute and director of behavioral sleep medicine at the Children's Sleep Disorders Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. 

 

​Mindell JA, Kuhn B, Lewin DS, Meltzer LJ, Sadeh A; American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Behavioral treatment of bedtime problems and night wakings in infants and young children. Sleep. 2006 Oct;29(10):1263-76. Erratum in: Sleep. 2006 Nov 1;29(11):1380. PMID: 17068979.

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