This is a multi-modal course primarily focused on reading materials with minimal use of video content.
This course, titled Applied Behavior Analysis for Supporting Learners with ADHD, provides professionals with practical strategies to support learners with ADHD using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Participants will explore evidence-based techniques to address challenging behaviors, enhance academic and social skills, and promote self-regulation. Through interactive lessons, learners will gain expertise in conducting functional behavior assessments, designing individualized interventions, and collaborating effectively with families and educators. The course is designed for Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and other professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of ABA applications for ADHD. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to create meaningful, lasting improvements in the lives of ADHD learners.
This course goes beyond the current BCBA and BCaBA Task Lists by specifically addressing Applied Behavior Analysis strategies tailored to supporting learners with ADHD—covering assessment and intervention areas not explicitly detailed in standard task list content. It remains behavior-analytic in nature by grounding its content in functional behavior assessment, designing individualized interventions rooted in observable and measurable behavior change, and incorporating evidence-based strategies to enhance academic performance, social skills, and self-regulation. The course is designed for certified and aspiring behavior analysts, providing them with data-driven tools and practical, ethically grounded techniques for collaboration with families and educators to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Publication Date: June 2024
This Learning course provides 8 CEU credits for BACB, QABA, and IBAO.
Author/Speaker
Dr. Jaime Flowers is a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) in California and Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) in Texas, a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). Her current research interest includes behavior analytic ethics, and functional behavior analysis in schools.
Instructor Qualifications
Dr. Flowers CV
| Requirement Category |
Meets Requirement (✔) |
Evidence / Description |
| Published Peer-Reviewed Research or Books on the Subject |
☑ Yes |
Author and co-author of multiple peer-reviewed journal articles in applied behavior analysis, school psychology, behavioral assessment, intervention, and related areas. Scholarly work includes publications in Behavior Analysis in Practice, Contemporary School Psychology, Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice, Neurodiversity, and International Journal of Bullying Prevention. Research agenda includes behavior analytic assessment, intervention design, social skills, self-regulation, and applied outcomes relevant to learners with ADHD. |
| ≥ 5 Years of Practical Experience(e.g., direct service delivery, applied practice, professional engagement) |
☑ Yes |
Over a decade of applied professional experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Educational Psychologist (CA), Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (TX), and Nationally Credentialed School Psychologist. Extensive direct service and consultation experience in school districts, private practice, psychiatric settings, and applied educational contexts supporting learners with ADHD, autism, emotional/behavioral disorders, and learning differences using ABA-based assessment and intervention. |
| ≥ 3 Years Teaching / Training / Mentoring Experience |
☑ Yes |
More than 10 years of experience teaching and training in applied behavior analysis and related fields at Chapman University, National University, Purdue Global University, and Stephen F. Austin State University. Has taught graduate-level courses including Applied Behavior Analysis, Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Assessment, School-Based ABA, and targeted ABA applications. Authorized BACB ACE Provider since 2016, having created and delivered 30+ CE courses and extensive professional trainings, including ABA applications for ADHD. |
| Combination of Experience Categories(e.g., combined practical and teaching experience meeting requirements) |
☑ Yes |
Combines extensive peer-reviewed scholarship, long-standing applied clinical and school-based practice, and sustained teaching, supervision, and professional training experience. This integrated expertise supports advanced instruction in ABA strategies tailored to learners with ADHD, extending beyond standard task list content while remaining behavior-analytic, evidence-based, and ethically grounded. |
Objectives
1. Acquire an in-depth understanding of the distinguishing characteristics of ADHD. 2. Discern various therapeutic approaches employed in the treatment of ADHD. 3. Explore the latest research findings concerning the functional assessment of ADHD. 4. Familiarize yourself with evidence-based interventions tailored for addressing inattentiveness. 5. Gain insights into research-backed strategies for managing hyperactive behaviors in individuals with ADHD.
