BACB CEU: 1.5 General 

QABA CEU: 1.5 General 

IBAO CEU: 1.5 ABA Topic 

Unlock the secrets to crafting individualized, effective treatment and lesson plans in ABA with Session 4: Creating Treatment and Lesson Plans, part of our comprehensive ABA in Practice Series. Led by Maria Nicolaou, MA BCBA, this session will guide you through the essential process of turning assessment data into practical, actionable treatment goals that drive meaningful progress.

This session will equip you with the strategies you need to create plans that are both data-driven and tailored to each child’s unique needs. You’ll learn how to set measurable, observable goals that are not only attainable but also make a significant difference in the child's everyday life.

Session Objectives:

Utilize Assessment Results to Create Treatment Plan Goals: Learn how to take the data from initial assessments and use it to establish long-term and short-term goals that are aligned with the child’s developmental needs.
Develop Lesson Plan Goals that Match Treatment Plan Objectives: Understand how to break down broad treatment goals into specific, actionable lesson plans that target key learning domains such as communication, motor skills, and social behaviors.
Write Measurable, Observable, and Specific Goals: Gain expertise in crafting goals that can be consistently tracked and measured, ensuring that everyone working with the child knows exactly what progress looks like.
Support Parents in Identifying Goals: Collaborate with families to identify goals that are both functional and meaningful for their child’s development and daily life.

Why This Session Matters: Creating an individualized treatment plan is the cornerstone of any ABA program. Without clear, measurable objectives, it’s impossible to track progress or adjust interventions effectively. In this session, you’ll learn how to set realistic goals based on thorough assessments, design lesson plans that are easy to follow, and ensure that these plans lead to real improvements in the child’s life.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to Develop Treatment and Lesson Plans: Learn how to use assessment data to craft detailed treatment plans that focus on skill acquisition and behavior management.
• Breaking Down Goals into Steps: Understand how to translate long-term objectives into smaller, manageable steps that make learning easier and more attainable.
• Task Analysis Techniques: Discover the power of breaking complex skills into smaller steps, and how to use forward and backward chaining techniques to teach new behaviors.

Who Should Attend:This session is ideal for:

• ABA practitioners (BCBAs, RBTs, BCaBAs)
• Special education teachers and therapists
• Parents and caregivers involved in creating ABA programs
• Anyone looking to enhance their skills in developing data-driven treatment plans

No prior experience with treatment planning is needed. This session will walk you through everything you need to know, whether you're just starting or looking to refine your existing practice.

About the Instructor: Maria Nicolaou, MA BCBA, brings over a decade of experience working with children on the autism spectrum. She has worked in home programs, schools, and the UK’s National Health Service, providing a wealth of real-world knowledge that you can apply directly to your own work.

Why You Should Join:

• Learn Practical Strategies: Gain the skills to create clear, actionable lesson plans that lead to measurable progress.
• Collaborative Goal-Setting: Discover how to work with parents and caregivers to set goals that matter both in the classroom and at home.
• Data-Driven Results: Ensure your treatment plans are grounded in real data, making your interventions more effective and meaningful.

Whether you’re looking to build new skills or refine your existing approach to ABA treatment planning, this session will give you the tools and confidence you need to create impactful, personalized plans.