Trauma-Informed Assessment of Severe Problem Behaviour

Course Description

Join Dr. Anthony Cammilleri of FTF Behavioral Consulting as he guides you through the core components of Trauma-Informed Care. This presentation highlights how the Practical Functional Assessment of severe problem behaviour aligns with Trauma-Informed Assessment principles. The lecture-style course is followed by a Q&A session and offers 2 Learning CEUs.

Understanding Trauma-Informed Assessment

Psychological trauma, while lacking a universal definition, generally involves exposure to events that adversely affect functioning and well-being. Certain populations, including children in foster care and individuals with developmental disabilities, are at higher risk of experiencing potentially traumatic events. This course emphasizes the importance of acknowledging these experiences and their impact on behaviour.

Core Principles of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC)

The presentation focuses on four key principles of Trauma-Informed Assessment:

• Acknowledging trauma and its potential impact
• Ensuring safety and trust
• Promoting choice and shared governance
• Emphasizing skill-building

Practical Functional Assessment and TIC

Dr. Cammilleri will demonstrate how the Practical Functional Assessment of severe problem behaviour is consistent with Trauma-Informed Assessment principles, offering a comprehensive approach to behaviour analysis.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course on Trauma-Informed Assessment, participants will be able to:

• Describe the core components of Trauma-Informed Care
• Identify twelve tactics for conducting a safe, dignified, and trauma-informed analysis of severe problem behaviour
• Describe characteristics of an open-door analysis to minimize problem behaviour escalation and maximize synthesized reinforcer value
• Defend the use of synthesized reinforcement contingencies in functional analysis of problem behaviour

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

• BCBAs, BCaBAs, and RBTs (current and aspiring)
• Teachers and therapists
• Professionals using ABA to design and implement programming for individuals with autism
• Anyone supporting individuals with developmental disabilities

Why Choose This Course?

• Expert Guidance: Learn from Dr. Anthony Cammilleri, a leader in behavioural consulting
• Practical Application: Gain skills in applying Trauma-Informed Assessment to severe problem behaviour
• Comprehensive Approach: Understand how Practical Functional Assessment aligns with Trauma-Informed Care
• Professional Development: Earn 2 Learning CEUs while enhancing your skills in behaviour analysis
• Broad Relevance: Applicable across various disciplines in human services

2 Learning CEUs Available

This course is designed for those who: have or are pursuing BCBA/BCaBA/RBT; teacher; therapists; and others whose role uses ABA to design & implement programming to decrease behaviours and increase skill acquisition of individuals with autism. This is also intended for anyone whose role is to support individuals with developmental disabilities in any capacity.