In conjunction with the Department of Health, Autism Partnership is proud to bring this two-day workshop to you.

Join Dr Greg Hanley to explore PFA-SBT, a groundbreaking approach to addressing complex behaviour in educational settings.

Practical Functional Assessment and Skills-Based Treatment (PFA- SBT) is an evidence-based approach to addressing behaviours of concern. PFA-SBT focuses on reducing behaviours of concern while placing a high priority on safety, student dignity, and practical application.

It focuses on identifying when children are happy, relaxed, and engaged and subsequently teaching them positive skills to meet their needs while enhancing their safety, wellbeing and participation.

Please note registration will commence at 8.15 am.

What the workshop will cover:

Through lectures, interactive discussions, and application exercises, attendees will learn:

The latest iteration of assessment and teaching procedures with this approach.
Strategies for maximising safety and dignity throughout the process, as well as for strengthening student-educator relationships.
The skill-building process - teaching students communication and toleration repertoires and then engaging and persisting with personally challenging tasks (e.g., academics, social skills activities).
The choice models for further minimising risks and for meeting the needs of students with advanced language skills.

Event details

Wednesday 11 September | 9.00am - 5.00pm

Thursday 12 September | 9.00 - 5.00pm

Tickets are non-refundable.

Who is the workshop for?

The workshop is for professionals working with children with complex behaviours: Teachers, Education Support Personnel, School Wellbeing Officers, School Principals and Assistant Principals, ELC Directors, ELC Inclusion Officers, Support Workers, Behaviour Support Practitioners and Behaviour Consultants.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

BCBAs and CBAs will be eligible for 14 CEUs for participation in this two-day workshop. To be eligible for CEUs, attendees must sign in, sign out on both days, and be present for the whole workshop. Autism Partnership will provide CEU certificates to eligible attendees following the workshop.

About Dr Greg Hanley

Dr Greg Hanley is a world-renowned Behaviour Analyst with extensive experience in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). He is well-known for his work on safe, effective, and person-centered behaviour support for children and young people with learning differences and difficulties. He is a Professor at Western New England University and a sought-after speaker and consultant, offering workshops and training sessions for practitioners and families worldwide.

About Autism Partnership

Autism Partnership has been supporting children and families for over 25 years. We are a not-for-profit organisation and a registered charity. We believe all children should be able to access learning so they can have a life full of opportunity, safety, independence and choice. Along with other services for the school sector, Autism Partnership offers a practical and hands-on PFA-STB consultation service to help you embed the approach in your school.