2024 Hawaii Department of Education Behavior Conference

Name: Improving Classroom Safety and Student Well-being: Applying Functional Assessment and Skills-Based Treatment for Challenging Behaviors
Start: 2024-07-16T13:45:00-1000
End: 2024-07-16T15:00:00-1000

Tuesday July 16, 2024 1:45pm - 3:00pm HST

Room 323 B

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This presentation provides an in-depth examination of the Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skills-Based Treatment (SBT) Model. The focus is on a 5-year-old male student diagnosed with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Neurobehavioral disorder associated with prenatal alcohol exposure (FASD) who exhibits challenging and potentially hazardous behaviors within the public school environment. This approach places a premium on the safety, televisibility, dignity, and rapport building in the therapeutic process.

The fundamental principle of this approach is to mitigate problem behavior by explicitly teaching essential skills to students, including communication, tolerance, and contextually appropriate behaviors. The treatment was administered by two Behavior Analyst Teachers, involving over 550 trials conducted over a 13-week period. The acquired skills were then generalized across different instructors and settings, resulting in the student consistently demonstrating success in the general education classroom.

Throughout this presentation, experts in this functional model will illustrate how the PFA-SBT framework can be effectively implemented in public school settings to provide support for all students grappling with challenging behavioral issues. This innovative approach holds the potential to enhance classroom safety, foster student well-being, and offer valuable insights to educators and professionals seeking effective strategies for behavior management and skill development.

Speakers

Kelly McClosky, MEd, BCBA, LBA

Behavior Analyst Teacher, Hawaii Department of Education

Kelly McCloskey and Dodi Pritchett are dedicated professionals with over 30 years of experience in special education and behavioral analysis combined. Demonstrating a deep commitment to supporting students with diverse needs, their passion for enhancing the lives of individuals with... Read More →