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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Services

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Services

The ESC of the Western Reserve (ESCWR) prides itself in the services we offer.  We have the experience and expertise to help you make the right decision for your students, district, and community. We are excited to offer our Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Services. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) assists with planning, developing, and monitoring a variety of behavioral support services to meet the needs of your district.

Services Include:
  1. Provides support in the development and implementation of programs and best practices for the management of student behaviors including students with Autism, emotional disturbance, and other disabilities, as well as students with 504 plans and/or in general education.
  2. Staff development, training, and modeling in strategies and methodologies for successful implementation of a behavioral treatment plan.
  3. Consultation regarding crisis interventions and critical incident support.
  4. Participation in students’ Individual Education Program (IEP) team meetings.
  5. Consultation regarding behavior supports and plans with varying diagnoses, diverse levels of functioning, and a broad range of ages.
  6. Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments, and creation of Behavior Intervention Plans along with team training and follow-up consultation.
  7. Consults with principals, psychologists, teachers, and other specialists in developing, monitoring, and evaluating behavior management strategies for general and special education students.

If your district is interested in this service or if you have any questions, please contact our Human Resources department at [email protected]

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Understanding Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a science rooted in the principles of behavior and learning. It is widely recognized for its effectiveness in supporting individuals with autism and special needs, as well as applications in education, healthcare, business, and beyond. ABA is grounded in research-based techniques that enhance communication, learning, and social skills while reducing behaviors that may interfere with progress.

Applications of ABA
While ABA is best known for its success in working with individuals with autism, its impact extends to various fields, including:

  1. Education – Supporting students with learning and behavioral needs.
  2. Healthcare & Fitness – Encouraging healthy habits and behavior change.
  3. Organizational Behavior Management – Enhancing workplace productivity and employee performance.
  4. Criminal Behavior Analysis – Understanding patterns and interventions for behavioral rehabilitation.

ABA in School Settings
ABA in schools focuses on fostering behaviors and skills that improve students’ real-world success while reducing behaviors that may hinder learning.

Key Strategies in ABA for Schools:
  1. Teaching replacement behaviors to promote language, communication, social, and academic skills.
  2. Breaking skills into smaller steps using techniques like discrete trials, task analysis, and chaining (backward and forward).
  3. Positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors.
  4. Proactive and reactive strategies to prevent and address challenging behaviors.
  5. Shaping and generalization to ensure skills transfer to natural environments.
By utilizing these evidence-based methods, ABA helps students develop meaningful, lifelong skills that empower them to succeed in both academic and everyday settings.