New: Psyched to Practice is teaming up with Guilford Press to bring you new books, authors, and CE opportunities.
  • Author:

    Amanda Guld Fisher, Ph.D., BCBA-D

  • Level: 

    Intermediate

  • CREDIT(S):

    2

  • Video:

    1 hour 59 minutes

The Traditional Functional Analysis and Recent Modifications to Fit Unique Clinical Needs

This comprehensive training explores the traditional functional analysis (FA) methodology and its evolution over the past 30+ years. Participants will learn how to conduct functional analyses using various modifications tailored to unique clinical settings and needs. The course covers everything from the foundational Iwata protocol to modern brief FA models, latency-based approaches, trial-based methods, and specialized applications in schools, telehealth, and feeding disorders. Ideal for behavior analysts, psychologists, and educators working with challenging behaviors across diverse populations and settings.

Course Objectives:

1. Describe the traditional FA conditions and procedures.
2. List three modifications to the tradition FA.
3. Apply one modification to the traditional FA and describe the rationale for its use.

Amanda Guld Fisher, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Amanda Guld Fisher, Ph.D., BCBA-D is a certified behavior analyst (doctoral level) and is currently a professor in the School of Professional and Applied Psychology at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Fisher earned her Masters degree in psychology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and her doctorate in Applied Behavior Analysis and Special Education from the Ohio State University. Amanda first received her board certification in behavior analysis (currently BCBA-D) in March of 2007. She has presented research at local and national conferences in a variety of subject areas including: stimulus equivalence, analysis of verbal behavior, higher education teaching strategies, feeding disorders, functional assessment and treatment of challenging behavior, staff training and supervision.
Write your awesome label here.
100 West Eisenhower Drive, Suite B, Hanover, PA 17331

About Us

Program

CE Library

Psyched to Practice, LLC, is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Psyched to Practice, LLC, maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 
Psyched to Practice, LLC, is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) to offer continuing professional development (CPDs) for school psychologists. Psyched to Practice, LLC, maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 
Other mental health and education professionals are welcome to attend our webinars, workshops, and courses. Participants will receive a continuing education certificate upon completion. We encourage individuals to consult their respective licensing or accrediting boards to determine eligibility for continuing education credit within their professional field.

© 2025 Psyched To Practice | All Rights Reserved | Cookies Policy | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions