A Positive Approach to Consulting in Schools

Evidence-Based Practices for Promoting Effectiveness and

Acceptance

Dennis H. Reid, Ph.D., BCBACarolyn W. Green, Ed.D.

Background

Formal evidence base: ABA/OBM research

Informal base: Clinical consulting experience

Agenda

Key point approach Basic premises and prerequisites

Preparing and writing ABA interventions

Training staff to implement ABA interventions

Working with staff to promote proficiency, effectiveness, and acceptance

Importance of Evidence Base for Working with

Staff

Growing awareness of importance of evidence-based procedures in treatment programs for students with autism

Same holds for working with staff: To enhance success To avoid wasting time Compliance with ABA ethics

Evidence-Based Consultation Model

Select consumer outcome Specify staff performance Train Monitor Maintain/support quality

performance Improve nonproficient performance