Considerations in the Application of PFA/SBT with Learners with Advanced Language Repertoires

Course Description

This course provides advanced training in the Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skill-Based Treatment (SBT) framework for addressing severe problem behavior. Designed for practitioners with prior experience in PFA/SBT, it emphasizes the importance of individualizing assessment and intervention strategies to align with each learner’s unique strengths, needs, and environmental contexts. Special focus is given to working with learners who possess more advanced language repertoires, requiring nuanced adaptations of standard procedures.

Participants will deepen their understanding of how to design and implement skills-based intervention which is both effective and contextually appropriate. Through applied examples and guided analysis, the course supports the refinement of clinical decision-making and promotes flexible, responsive treatment planning. By the end of the course, practitioners will be better equipped to deliver personalized, skills-based treatment that improves outcomes and enhance quality of life for diverse learners exhibiting severe problem behavior

Participants Will:

Upon completion, students will be able to:

• Individualize assessment procedures to accommodate learners with advanced language repertoires.
• Identify language to explain each step of the Skill-Based Treatment to learners
• Describe three considerations to incorporate within Skill-Based Treatment for learners with advanced language repertoires.

Why Choose This Course?

This workshop is designed for behaviour analysts, working with children, and youth who have advanced language skills. The workshop explores the implementation and adaptations of the skills based treatment program for these learners.

This course is designed for ABA professionals at all levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced—who want to strengthen their knowledge of the Practical Functional Assessment and Skills Based Treatment applications with advanced learners. No prerequisites are required; however, an understanding of the Practical Functional Assessment and Skills Based Treatment would be strongly recommended. Content is tailored with clear explanations, applied examples, panel discussions and advanced insights for clinical decision-making.