FTF Behavioral Consulting

New interview now live. 🎥 Dr. Adithyan Rajaraman sits down with Hillary Flood, MA, BCBA, LBA and Brad Hendershott, Ed.D from Columbia Regional Inclusive Services to discuss their multi-year experience implementing Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skill-Based Treatment (SBT) as a Tier 3 intervention across school systems — including early barriers, outcomes data, and the indirect benefits that surprised them most. YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/eSKkcNdA Direct link: https://lnkd.in/e27EpER2

Assent-based practices are gaining traction in ABA — but what happens when responsiveness leads to learners missing out on services? Our new on-demand course, Assent in Skill-Based Treatment: Recommendations and Common Pitfalls, addresses exactly that. Presenters Gregory Hanley, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Holly Gover, Ph.D., BCBA-D, and Kelsey Ruppel, Ph.D., BCBA-D walk through: ✔ How to distinguish assent withdrawals from other learner behaviors ✔ How to structure SBT sessions with assent in mind ✔ How to problem-solve after an assent withdrawal — and set learners up for future participation Designed for practitioners already familiar with SBT who want to implement assent-based practices with confidence and consistency. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/er3Paqh5

Big one for #UTICA26 The OG of HRE, Gregory Hanley, is bringing a fresh keynote to Utica this July: The Current State of Evidence for & Critical Features of a Compassionate Approach to Assessing and Treating Severe Problem Behavior. He’ll break down the evolution of PFA/SBT, what 12+ years of data are actually telling us, and what still needs to happen to get this work into the hands of families and frontline teams. But let’s make this even better. What do you want Hanley to answer? Where are you stuck? What’s not translating from research to practice? What are you seeing in schools, homes, or residential settings that the field isn’t fully addressing yet? Drop it in the comments. Let’s bring the real questions to Utica. Learn more + register: https://lnkd.in/dPCSCv5c Abstract in the comments. #UTICA26 #PFASBT #fullcharge

There is something deeply moving about an approach to ABA that begins not with a program or a curriculum but with a question: what does this person love? FTF Behavioral Consulting have built a framework around listening, trust, and joy. The idea that a child needs to feel safe and understood before any learning can truly take place. It sounds obvious, yet it's still not the norm. It's hard to watch rigid, outdated practices persist in our field, knowing the harm they can cause. Our clients deserve trauma-informed, dignity-centered care. Not as an ideal but as a standard. Proud to be part of this journey as an Advanced Level 5 credentialed professional in PFA and SBT of Severe Problem Behavior. Still so much to learn. Thank you Dr. Theresa Fiani, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA-NYS

Proud to share that I’ve officially earned my PFA-SBT Level 5 Certification from FTF Behavioral Consulting This certification reflects advanced training in designing, implementing, and generalizing Skill-Based Treatment with a strong focus on safety, dignity, and meaningful outcomes for individuals and families Grateful for the continuous learning opportunities and for the guidance of leaders in this field, including Theresa Fiani, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA-NYS and the FTF Behavioral Consulting team I’m excited to continue applying compassionate, evidence-based practices to support individuals with autism and their families while helping build meaningful, practical change in everyday life

What does it actually take to support students with severe problem behavior in school settings? New interview dropping Wednesday. 🎥 Dr. Adithyan Rajaraman sits down with Hillary Flood, MA,BCBA,LBA and Brad Hendershott, Ed.D from Columbia Regional Inclusive Services — two practitioners who have spent years building real capacity for Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skill-Based Treatment (SBT) as a Tier 3 intervention across school systems. During this interview, they walk through their multi-year journey implementing Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skill-Based Treatment (SBT) — including early barriers, outcomes data, and the indirect benefits that surprised them most. Watch on our YouTube channel Wednesday, May 27th → https://lnkd.in/ePjCaesc Follow along so you don't miss it.

This workshop offers 13 BACB Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for eligible professionals. Designed for behavior analysts and related professionals, this training emphasizes practical application, compassionate implementation, and data-driven decision-making. Participants will gain strategies they can immediately apply in clinical, school, and community settings. Register today! ➡ https://lnkd.in/eQ39VZzn