PFA SBT

Evidenced Based Therapy

Our therapy is based on PFA/SBT
The Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-based Treatment (PFA-SBT) process is a highly effective approach for problematic behavior. Therapy involves preventing the escalation of problem behavior while teaching replacement behaviors that allow the child to meet their needs. Teaching occurs in contexts that are highly reinforcing and gradually introduce challenges that often trigger problematic behavior while shaping new responses. Key values of this process are safety, acceptability, and valuing the relationship.

What is Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skill-Based Treatment (SBT)?

Sometimes, children may have big feelings and behaviors that make life tricky—like getting really upset, having trouble waiting, or not knowing how to ask for what they need. That’s okay! We can help in a kind and fun way using PFA and SBT.
What Makes This Special?
  • We Focus on What Matters Most
    Instead of just stopping behaviors, we figure out why they happen. Is your child feeling frustrated? Overwhelmed? Needing help but not sure how to ask? We listen and learn before we make any changes.
  • A Happy and Safe Approach
    No scary or stressful moments here! We make learning feel fun, comfortable, and safe. Children get to practice skills in a way that makes them feel good, not pressured.
  • Building Skills, Not Just Rules
    Instead of saying “Don’t do this,” we teach better ways to handle challenges. We help kids learn to ask for help, wait their turn, and solve problems—all with kindness and patience.
  • Fits Every Child’s Needs
    Every child is unique! Our approach is personalized, so we find what works best for your child.
  • Success That Lasts
    Because we focus on real-life skills, kids don’t just improve in therapy—they grow at home, in school, and everywhere else, too!

Publications  https://practicalfunctionalassessment.com/publications-2/

Extract from latest publication Dec 2024

The skill-based treatment resulted in the eventual elimination of dangerous behavior and the acquisition of multiple important skills

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