The Behavioral View Episode 6.3: Assessment to Behavior Plan Implementation with Allison Frazier

This episode reviews the process of moving from assessment to behavior intervention planning within applied behavior analysis. The discussion highlights best practices for conducting assessments, including the use of informant reports, direct observation, and multiple assessment types to inform clinical decision-making. Presenters emphasize the importance of individualized assessment selection, compassionate care, and collaboration with caregivers and interdisciplinary teams. The panel also explores common challenges in synthesizing assessment data, developing meaningful hypotheses, and ensuring intervention plans are feasible and socially valid. Additionally, the role of technology and decision-support tools in enhancing clinician performance and improving outcomes is discussed. To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification quiz to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes: References Bailey, J., & Burch, M. (2010). 25 essential skills for the professional behavior analysts: Expert tips for maximizing consulting effectiveness. Routledge/ Taylor Francis Group. Bailey, J. S., & Burch, M. R. (2016). Ethics for behavior analysts (3rd ed.). Routledge Rohrer, J. L., Marshall, K. B., Suzio, C., & Weiss, M. J. (2021). Soft skills: The case for compassionate approaches or how behavior analysis keeps finding its heart. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14(4), 1135–1143. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00563-x  Taylor, B. A., LeBlanc, L. A., & Nosik, M. R. (2019). Compassionate care in behavior analytic treatment: Can outcomes be enhanced by attending to relationships with caregivers? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12(3), 654–666. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-018-00289-3 Resources </stron