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| Opposing Trends in Functional Analysis Research and Where to Go From Here |
| Sunday, January 19, 2025 |
| 10:30 AM–11:20 AM |
| Sheraton New Orleans, Level 3, Napoleon Ballroom BC |
| Area: AUT; Domain: Applied Research |
| Chair: Terry S. Falcomata (The University of Texas at Austin) |
| CE Instructor: Terry S. Falcomata, Ph.D. |
| Presenting Author: TARA A. FAHMIE (University of Nebraska Medical Center) |
| Abstract: The past decade of functional analysis research shows an interesting divergence in trends toward efficiency, on one side, and precision on the other. Sometimes, these trends are in opposition; however, both have an important place in our science. This talk will describe several advancements in functional analysis research with a particular focus on the predictive and social validity of the assessment. The talk will include a review of published research, outcomes of emerging research from the presenter’s lab, and the presenter’s opinion on the most productive way to move forward. |
| Instruction Level: Intermediate |
| Target Audience: Researchers and practitioners |
| Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be able to: (1) Distinguish between concurrent and predictive validity; (2) Describe three ways to make a functional more efficient without compromising the precision of outcomes; (3) Evaluate the importance of social validity in the functional assessment process. |
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| TARA A. FAHMIE (University of Nebraska Medical Center) |
 Dr. Tara Fahmie is an Associate Professor and Associate Director of the Severe Behavior Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center's Munroe Meyer Institute. She previously held an appointment as associate professor at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). She earned her master’s degree from the University of Kansas and her PhD from the University of Florida. Dr. Fahmie is a BCBA-D and has over 15 years of experience implementing behavior analysis with various populations in clinics, schools, and residential settings. Her main area of expertise is in the assessment and treatment of severe problem behavior; she has conducted research, authored chapters, and received grants for her global work in this area. Her initial interests in the functional analysis of problem behavior and acquisition of social skills in young children led to her emerging passion for research on the prevention of problem behavior. |
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