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When Not to FBA: Five Classroom Strategies to Implement Before Conducting an Assessment
Abstract:
Given the broad dissemination of FBA processes in public education, more and more schools have access to professionals who can provide these supports. However, what happens when a referred student would benefit from a simple reward system instead of one of the many function-based treatments at our disposal? Also, what should clinicians do when a teacher has multiple students in their classroom with mild to moderate behavioral challenges? In these cases, it may be difficult or altogether unworkable for a teacher to implement several different interventions that have been produced from functional assessment processes. As such, this talk will review five practical classwide and individual approaches for addressing challenging behavior in public school settings.
Learning objectives:
1. Participants will be able to state one strategy for improving classroom transitions.
2. Participants will be able to state two benefits of using choral-response instructional strategies.
3. Participants will be able to state the basic procedures of the Good Behavior Game.
4. Participants will be able to describe two simple reward systems.
Matthew J. Cicoria MS, BCBA, LBA
Behavioral Consultant, Licensed Behavior Analyst (VT)
Positive Behavioral Outcomes, LLC
(603) 568-3646
matt@behavioralobservations.com
Speakers and Courses
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Stop Supervising, Start Leading: The Functional Approach to Behavioral Leadership
Course Description
Effective supervision in behavior analysis is about more than holding a title—it’s about meeting the diverse needs of each performer through a functional approach. Too often, behavior analysts fall into a kind of behavioral myopia, neglecting to apply core principles of behavior when the focus shifts from consumer outcomes to individual and team development. This talk redefines supervision by breaking it down into four essential response classes—leading, training, coaching, and managing—each designed to meet specific performance needs and foster mentorship within teams.
Using an Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) framework, this session delves into how behavioral science principles can be applied to every supervisory interaction, cultivating an environment where staff feel guided, empowered, and motivated. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for promoting both individual and collective growth, wellbeing, and a shared commitment to excellence.
Learning Objectives
Participants will identify the four functional components of supervision in ABA (leading, training, coaching, and managing) and their application to practitioner development.
Participants will be able to explain how the Performance Diagnostic Checklist (PDC) guides targeted supervisory interventions.
Participants will describe strategies to promote ethical integrity and professional accountability through structured supervision practices.
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Session Title: "Teaching Yourself to Follow Through: The Missing Piece in Health and Wellness for Behavior Analysts"
Session Overview:
Brittnay will explore the power of habits in promoting long-term wellness and how behavior analysts can apply the science of habit formation to their own lives. This session will focus on overcoming common barriers to success and creating sustainable changes.
Key Takeaways:
- Building healthy, lasting habits
- Strategies for breaking through the all-or-nothing mindset
- Practical techniques for applying ABA principles to health and wellness
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Ethics and Trauma-Informed Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA): Enhancing Our Practice
Session Overview:
Elissa will delve into the principles of trauma-informed care and how they intersect with ethical decision-making in behavior analysis. Attendees will learn how to conduct FBAs that not only address behavior but also consider the individual's past experiences and emotional well-being.
Key Takeaways:
- Conducting ethical, trauma-informed assessments
- Understanding the role of ethics in behavior analysis
- Best practices for supporting students with complex behavioral needs
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Co-Author, Smart but Scattered Teens, Smart but Scattered and Stalled
Session Title: "Executive Functioning: Understanding the Framework and Consulting Strategies"
Session Overview:
Colin will explore the intricacies of executive functioning (EF) and how EF deficits manifest in various behaviors. He will provide a comprehensive framework for understanding these challenges and offer practical strategies for consulting with individuals exhibiting EF deficits.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding executive functioning and its impact on behavior
- Tools for assessing EF deficits
- Consultation techniques tailored for individuals with EF challenges
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