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