From Bakery to Behavioral Breakthroughs: A Conversation with Theresa McMillan

In this heartfelt interview, Dr. Dithu Rajaraman sits down with Theresa McMillan, owner of HRE Bakery in Virginia Beach, to talk about her family’s journey through the Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skill-Based Treatment (SBT) process. Theresa shares how her experiences as both a parent and a business owner have shaped her perspective on compassionate, dignity-driven intervention. The conversation captures her story of hope,…

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Session 314: Live from HABA 2025 – The Impact of the Hawaii DOE and The CARE Project

The Behavioral Observations Podcast, hosted by Matt Cicoria, recently featured a powerful episode recorded live from the 20th Annual Hawaii Association for Behavior Analysis (HABA) conference. In this session, Matt sat down with a panel from the Hawaii Department of Education (DOE) to discuss the transformative work being done through The CARE Project—a large-scale initiative…

Cultural Responsiveness in Action: Ana Maria Méndez Vides and ABA Guatemala

In this inspiring presentation, Ana Maria Méndez Vides, founder of ABA Guatemala, shares how compassionate, function-based interventions can be implemented in culturally responsive ways. As one of the first clinics in Guatemala to specialize in early intervention using the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) model, ABA Guatemala is pioneering the use of Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skill-Based Treatment (SBT) across linguistic and cultural…

Training

New Article Review Series: Mand Compliance as a Contingency Controlling Problem Behavior

FTF is pleased to announce the release of its latest on-demand course, Mand Compliance as a Contingency Controlling Problem Behavior, by Adithyan Rajaraman, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA; Edward Sidley, M.A., BCBA; and Catherine Jessel, M.S., BCBA, LBA. Abstract: In this article review, Catherine Jessel begins by interviewing Dr. Adithyan Rajaraman, the lead author of “Mand Compliance…

Tips

Spreading Holiday Joy

We love the holiday season because it’s the perfect time to show extra appreciation for the people around you. Here are some gift ideas that our PFA and SBT community might enjoy this holiday season and might make some of your colleagues or employees Happy Relaxed and Engaged: SD Associates SD Associates have created some…

Kazakh Translation of A Perspective on Today’s ABA

A special thanks to Yevgeniya Budnik and Asem Dautaliyeva for their dedicated work in translating “A Perspective on Today’s ABA” into Kazakh. Their efforts, in collaboration with LOGOs, advance our mission of making PFA/SBT technology accessible worldwide. To read the original document in English, please click here. Грег Хенлидің қазіргі ABA-ға көзқарасы Аутизмі және жағымсыз…

Spanish Translation of the Behavioral Health Index

A special thanks to Ana Maria Mendez-Vides, BCBA, for her translation efforts that help us work toward our mission of worldwide dissemination of the PFA/SBT technology. To read the original document in English, please click here. Please also find a PDF of the Spanish translation here.

Family of Kidz – Introductory PFA-SBT Design Session (Virtual Conference)

Join Family of Kidz for an exclusive session tailored for professionals who have completed one of the prerequisite training options and are prepared to design a Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment (PFA/SBT) plan for a student in their care. (Please refer to Prerequisites/Requirements for eligibility.) Dr. Hanley will kick off the session by providing…

New Course: A Russian Translation of Balance: A Parent-Professional Approach to Emerging Problem Behavior

FTF is pleased to announce the release of its latest on-demand course, A Russian Translation of Balance: A Parent-Professional Approach to Emerging Problem Behavior. The course is free until March 31, 2024. After March 31, 2024, the course is at 50% of it’s price. Баланс: домашний, совместный подход родителей и специалистов к предотвращению появления нежелательного…

New French Translated Course: Evaluation Fonctionnelle Pratique et le Traitement Basé sur les Compétences des Comportements Problèmes Sévères (10 CEUs)

FTF is pleased to announce the release of its latest on-demand course, Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment of Problem Behavior (10 CEUs) for free through February. It will then sell for 50% of retail price. Evaluation Fonctionnelle Pratique et le Traitement Basé sur les Compétences des Comportements Problèmes Sévères (10 CEUs) Pour obtenir ce…

Conference Alert: Contemporary and Compassionate Approaches to Supporting People with IDD

Join UCP at the Contemporary and Compassionate Approaches to Supporting People with IDD Conference! In July 2024, Utica, the Upstate Caring Partners (UCP) organization, will host its second biennial conference. This event promises to put Today’s ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) at the forefront, offering a platform for discussions and innovations in Contemporary and Compassionate Approaches…

New Spanish Translated Course: Balance: Un Enfoque Paterno-Profesional Para PC Emergentes (4 CEUs)

FTF is pleased to announce the release of its latest on-demand course, A Spanish translation of Balance: A Parent-Professional Approach to Emerging Problem Behavior. Balance: Un enfoque paterno-profesional para PC emergentes (4 CEUs) Para obtener este curso gratis, copia el código ESBALFREE y pégalo en el formulario de pago. Esto reducirá el precio a cero.…

Russian Translated Materials: Sleep, Stereotypy, PLS, Food Selectivity, and More

Translation plays a crucial role in breaking down language barriers and facilitating the dissemination of knowledge across borders. It is a valuable skill that allows ideas and information to reach a global audience, enabling collaboration and progress in various fields. In this blog post, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to three remarkable individuals: Natalia Butuzova,…

Polish Translation of a Perspective on Today’s ABA by Dr. Hanley

A special thanks to J.Mikołajczyk, BCBA; M.Sierocka-Rogala, BCBA; and Fundacja Scolar for their translation efforts that help us work toward our mission of world-wide dissemination of the PFA/SBT technology. To read the original document in English, please click here. Please also find a PDF of this translation here. Dzisiejsza perspektywa stosowanej analizy zachowania wg Dr. Grega Hanleya…

New On-Demand Course: A Russian translation of: Prompting, Shaping, & Differential Reinforcement (1CEU)

FTF is pleased to announce the release of its latest on-demand course, A Russian translation of Prompting, Shaping, & Differential Reinforcement (1CEU). Подсказки, шейпинг и дифференцированное подкрепление реакций (1 CEU) FTF would like to thank Lyubov Ostrovskaya for her efforts in translating the training materials for this course, thereby bringing FTF closer to its mission…