Behavioral Assessment and Intervention: Functional Skills

Catalog description

This course will provide students an overview of the foundations and applications of evidence-based practice for teaching functional skills across ages, environments, and types of skills. Students will learn how to identify and apply evidence-based practices to teach clients and stakeholders. Special emphasis will be placed on behavioral assessment, behavior-change procedures, and selecting and implementing interventions. Finally, considerations and guidelines related to approaching functional skill instruction and the synthesis of evidence-based practice and research will be discussed throughout the course.