We offer support from a behavior analyst in training Tiers 1, 2, and 3 at the district and/or building level. Our board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) has received extensive training in behavioral multi-tiered system of support (MTSS-B) and school-based functional behavior assessment including the Prevent, Teach, Reinforce (PTR) model. This service can be customized to meet each district’s need and can include conducting a needs assessment leading to the development of short and long-term implementation goals, training and coaching on specific behavioral interventions, and/or data collection and analysis.

Our board certified behavior analyst will gather information through direct and indirect methods such as interviews, records reviews, observation, data collection and data analysis. The information will be synthesized into a report to present to the IEP team with an accompanying individualized positive behavior support plan. The plans are written to assist the team with supporting the student, outlining how to increase and decrease specific behaviors of interest by modifying and preventing antecedents, teaching new skills, and reinforcing replacement behaviors. The Full Circle Behavior Support Team will train and coach the school staff on the implementation of the plan, ensure fidelity is reached, and evaluate the efficacy of each plan through data analysis.

Staff training can be tailored to specific needs of school-based staff or classrooms for any type of staff: teachers, administrators, behavior technicians, paraprofessionals, etc. Training topics may include data collection, identifying the function of behaviors, using reinforcement effectively, responding to problem behavior, increasing communication, and/or facilitating social skills. Trainings can be provided in a lecture style, with embedded role-plays and activities. Follow-up consultation sessions or trainings can be developed to build upon the knowledge base of a specific staff group.

Full Circle provides districts with temporary short and-long term staffing solutions. Positions include the following:

• Speech-Language Pathologist
• Special Education Teacher
• BCBA
• School Psychologist
• Registered Behavior Technician
• Parent Trainer

• A functional behavior assessment (FBA) is one of the first assessments conducted in ABA therapy when a child engages in challenging behavior. It is a comprehensive set of assessment procedures to help understand why problem behavior occurs so that the therapist can best provide intervention services. FBA involves an indirect assessment, direct observational data collection and sometimes a systematic, structured assessment called a functional analysis. The results can reveal a cause and effect relationship between a problem behavior and what is maintaining it.
• Defining a plan: After assessing challenging behavior, specialists at Full Circle develop a collaborative function-based treatment plan with parents to reach a set goal. The team discusses the best therapeutic methods and measurements to best support the child and meet his/her needs.

• Systematic instructional procedures: Full Circle specialists are trained in the most-effective ways to teach children with autism. Some of these methods include discrete trial training, natural environment teaching, incidental teaching, positive reinforcement, shaping, and chaining.
• Ongoing assessment: ABA therapy does not end when a goal is met. An effective behavior specialist will continue to support the client, revisiting instruction when needed. The goal is to help the child continually experience success with their learned skill, in different settings and as they grow. With the right interventions through ABA therapy, children can improve their behavior, build new skills, and reach their full potential!