Confessions of a New Behavior Analyst in Functional Analysis
Presented by Matt Harrington
Learning Objectives By the end of this training, participants will be able to: Understand the distinctions between functional analysis methodology, procedures, and the term itself. Identify factors and barriers in clinical settings that impact the application of functional analysis. Explore various functional analysis formats, including latency, trial, ISCA, and precursor, and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses. Conduct high-quality caregiver interviews and comprehend how indirect and descriptive assessments influence experimental functional analysis. Develop the confidence to apply functional analysis methodologies, learn from mistakes, and continue education through research and additional training.
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Learner ratings
from 39 learners
100% would recommend this CEU to other professionals in their field (18 responses)
“He was relatable”
— Raiza G.“Great”
— Kaitlyn H.“Very slow paced and a bit confusing”
— Alicia M.“Very relatable and down to earth. Thank you”
— Bianca A.“This was a great and informative presentation. Matt explained functional analysis in a very clear and practical way, making complex concepts much easier to understand. I especially appreciated the real-life examples and the discussion of common mistakes behavior analysts may make when conducting functional analyses. The presentation provided useful strategies that I can apply in clinical practice and helped me feel more confident about the functional assessment process. Overall, it was engaging, relevant, and very helpful for practicing BCBAs.”
— Aneisys R.
About this CEU
Learning Objectives By the end of this training, participants will be able to: Understand the distinctions between functional analysis methodology, procedures, and the term itself. Identify factors and barriers in clinical settings that impact the application of functional analysis. Explore various functional analysis formats, including latency, trial, ISCA, and precursor, and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses. Conduct high-quality caregiver interviews and comprehend how indirect and descriptive assessments influence experimental functional analysis. Develop the confidence to apply functional analysis methodologies, learn from mistakes, and continue education through research and additional training.
What you'll learn
- 1Learning Objectives
- 2By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- 3Understand the distinctions between functional analysis methodology, procedures, and the term itself.
- 4Identify factors and barriers in clinical settings that impact the application of functional analysis.
- 5Explore various functional analysis formats, including latency, trial, ISCA, and precursor, and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses.
- 6Conduct high-quality caregiver interviews and comprehend how indirect and descriptive assessments influence experimental functional analysis.
- 7Develop the confidence to apply functional analysis methodologies, learn from mistakes, and continue education through research and additional training.
Concepts in this CEU
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