CALABA 2026
Beyond Observable Behavior: Measuring and Modifying the Function of Thought in School-Based Assessment
Session Overview
Many elementary, middle and high school students engage in severe externalizing behaviors driven by rigid internal dialogue and psychological inflexibility rather than external contingencies. Traditional Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) often fail to assess or address these private events.
This symposium presents four interconnected research projects employing latency-based functional analyses to identify thought-driven behaviors, ACT-informed Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) targeting psychological flexibility, and classroom integration strategies.
Symposium Papers
1. The Assessment Phase
Rob SpainThe Clinical Application of Precursor FA: Identifying Internal Drivers of Behavior.
2. The Intervention Phase
Cristal LopezValues-Based Programming: Integrating ACT into the Standard BIP and IEP Process.
3. Implementation & Fidelity
Megan CaluzaSystems of Support: Training and Coaching Staff in ACT-Informed Strategies.
4. Outcomes & Social Validity
Rob SpainEvaluating the Model: Social Validity and Aggregate Outcomes of ACT in Schools.
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Speakers
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RSRob Spain, BCBAKCUSD Behavior Team
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CLCristal Lopez, BCaBAKCUSD Behavior Team
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MCMegan Caluza, BCBAKCUSD Behavior Team