R.A. ("Robin") McWilliam is a professor of early childhood special education at The University of Alabama, where he founded and directs the Evidence-based International Early Intervention Office (EIEIO), in the Department of Special Education and Multiple Abilities. With colleagues, he created the Routines-Based Model for Early Intervention (Birth to Five; RBM), a comprehensive system for supporting caregivers of young children with disabilities. This model is implemented in 10 countries. It includes practices for assessing needs and developing functional and family goals, using a primary service provider, consulting collaboratively with caregivers to build their capacity, and measuring progress on goals, child functioning, and family quality of life. Dr. McWilliam has written over 80 peer-reviewed articles and 8 books and has presented in over 20 countries. He is a visiting professor at the University of Silesia in Poland, where he has an implementation site.

Financial Disclosures: R. A. (“Robin”) McWilliam is receiving an honorarium from HSHA for this event. He receives a salary from The University of Alabama where he works as a professor and as an instructor for the Collaborative Consultation to Children’s Classrooms (CC2CC) Institute through the University of Alabama's Evidence-Based International Early Intervention Office (EIEIO). He also receives consulting fees for consulting, training, and/or data analysis services at Multnomah Early Childhood Program, Slonecza Krain (University of Silesia), Noah's Ark (Melbourne, Australia), SPD (Singapore), AWWA (Singapore), Thye Hua Kuan Moral Charities (Singapore).