1. A Positive Approach to Consulting in Schools
Evidence-Based Practices for Promoting Effectiveness and Acceptance
Dennis H. Reid, Ph.D., BCBA
Carolyn W. Green, Ed.D.

2. Premises and Prerequisites I
Two primary consumer groups: students and staff

3. Premises and Prerequisites: II
Behavior analysis cannot be done from afar
Including prior to implementing an ABA intervention

4. Premises and Prerequisites: III
Importance of direct observation
For behavioral assessment
For assessing staff knowledge and skills
For assessing implementation resources
For acceptability

5. Premises and Prerequisites: IV
Importance of participative consultation
Evidence-based characteristics

6. Premises and Prerequisites V
Importance of involvement of education supervisor
For initial support
For subsequent implementation of interventions

7. Premises and Prerequisites VI
Awareness of and adherence to ethics (e.g., BACB)
Especially when encountering real obstacles