ABA in Practice - Session 2: Completing Intake and Initial Assessments matters because it changes what a BCBA notices when decisions have to hold up in case conceptualization, intervention design, staff training, and literature-informed problem solving. In Completing Intake and Initial Assessments (Session 2), for this course, the practical stakes show up in stronger conceptual consistency and better translational decision making, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →This is session two of the eleven-part series of ABA in Practice.This session aims to equip viewers with essential skills to effectively complete intake and initial assessments in ABA, including a hands-on demonstration of a preference assessment. Initial assessments are where we lay the groundwork for impactful therapy. In this session, we will support you to refine your ability to conduct these assessments and provide you with practical examples ensuring that your interventions are set up for success from the very beginning. Workbook included with guided notes and checklist to support you in your practical application of behaviour services.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB | 1.5 | General |
| QABA | 1.5 | General |
| IBAO | 1.5 | General |
| APA | 1.5 | General |
Dig into the research behind this topic — plain-English summaries written for BCBAs.
280 research articles with practitioner takeaways
252 research articles with practitioner takeaways
232 research articles with practitioner takeaways
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.