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. Background Formal evidence base: ABA/OBM research Informal base:
Clinical consulting experience

3. Agenda Key point approach Basic premises and prerequisites
Preparing and writing ABA interventions
Training staff to implement ABA interventions
Working with staff to promote proficiency, effectiveness, and acceptance

4. Importance of Evidence Base for Working with Staff
Growing awareness of importance of evidence-based procedures in treatment programs for students with autism
Same holds for working with staff:
To enhance success
To avoid wasting time
Compliance with ABA ethics

5. Evidence-Based Consultation Model
Select consumer outcome
Specify staff performance
Train
Monitor
Maintain/support quality performance
Improve nonproficient performance