What is BehaviorTools™?
The PCMA is proud to offer the BehaviorTools™ courses as well as a program to certify those who are trained to proficiency in the skills taught. All classes are highly informative, entertaining and interactive. While the material is consistent with state-of-the-art behavioral research and principles, it is presented in an extraordinarily “user friendly” way. Participants relate easily to the real life examples that are used and the easily understood ways that principles and strategies are explained. The strategies are highly effective and often work quickly. Many participants return to the second class session excited to share stories of how the “BehaviorTool” taught in the previous session worked with their consumer, student or family member.
The BehaviorTools™ courses are taught in schools, developmental centers, residential centers, day programs and in a variety of other settings. The BehaviorTools™ methods work well with adults, teenagers and children of all levels of functional skills and verbal abilities, including those without any spoken communication.
BehaviorTools™ courses are the perfect companion to PCM training!!
The following are some of the learning objectives from the BehaviorTools™ Basic Practitioner Course (a pre-requisite for the Practitioner Course which is more advanced):
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Identify coercion and punishment commonly used to change behavior
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Identify the effects of coercive and punishment on people
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Demonstrate the steps of the Strengthen Relationships BehaviorTool™
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Describe the benefits of using Strengthen Relationships BehaviorTool™
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Describe the value of, and demonstrate empathy statements
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Define behavior, consequences, reinforcement and its effects
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Demonstrate the steps of Use Reinforcement Tool
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Define Junk Behavior” and Discuss Why it Happens
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Demonstrate the steps of the Pivot Tool
The following are some of the learning objectives from the BehaviorTools™ Practitioner Course:
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Discuss how to effectively set expectations with someone
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Demonstrate the steps of the Set Expectations Tool
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Discuss how to effectively make and implement a behavior contract
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Demonstrate the steps of the Make a Contract Tool
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Discuss how to review and evaluate a behavior contract
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Discuss factors that influence behavior
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Analyze Behavior and identify replacement behaviors
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Demonstrate all Tools in a variety of situations
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"In our district we have 26 trainers certified to instruct Basic BehaviorTools courses. Our trainers really enjoy training BehaviorTools! Since being trained last year, we have facilitated a total of 14 classes. We currently have 15 dates on the calendar for the upcoming school year and plan to add more classes. Our staff who have taken the training made many positive comments. One thing we hear is that it is the best training they have ever been to! People who have not been to the training are interested in attending because of what they hear from others. I think what makes the BehaviorTools awesome is the fact that it teaches staff what not to do and what to do. It breaks down the information into small bits. The practice and role play help staff learn how to use what is being taught. Having the instructor on the video helps ensure the classes are consistent and uniform. We are really looking forward to being trained and training the second BehaviorTools course!" Lynn Patti M. Ed., BCBA/Specialist, Behavioral Disabilities | ||
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"I just wanted to tell you how much the staff enjoyed taking (the BehaviorTools) course where I work. We have instructed 4 classes so far, and our staff has approached us to tell us that they learned a lot. When I first saw your class advertised, I was hoping to find a training tool that would really help direct care staff to deal more effectively with challenges they face each day at work. Your approach to teaching about coercion and alternative strategies was clear and respectfully presented to your audience in the DVD. The three basic tools were also presented very clearly and staff enjoyed the role play scenarios. We added some of our own role plays that were based on the clients we serve at our agency. Thanks again for taking the time and putting forth the effort to create such a wonderful teaching tool." Christine Drake BCaBA/Assistant Director of Behavioral Services |