Special Education Behavior Team

The Behavior Team is made up of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts, Behavior Specialists, Registered Behavior Technicians and Behavior Educational Assistants. They assist in meeting the educational needs of Special Education students who demonstrate moderate to severe behavior problems in the school setting. They conduct functional behavior assessments, develop behavior intervention plans and conduct functional analysis when appropriate as well as provide trainings and program planning.
 
 

Name

Title

Email
Tara Babb Behavior Specialist [email protected]
Larry Crismon Behavior Specialist [email protected]
Tracy Edwards BCBA [email protected]
Katie Fann Lead BCBA [email protected]
Melindia Fenner Behavior Specialist [email protected]  
Janna Hood BCBA [email protected] 
Tara Lawson Behavior Specialist [email protected]
Dr. Tjuana Reed Behavior Specialist [email protected]
Cassie Robacker BCBA [email protected]
Shawn Robinson Behavior Specialist [email protected]
Megan Summerlin BCBA [email protected]
Melissa Tucker Behavior Specialist [email protected]
Resources: Behavior
 

University of South Florida Family Engagement Page:

 

https://challengingbehavior.cbcs.usf.edu/Implementation/family.html

 

Contains resources across a variety of languages on teaching social/emotional skills, addressing problem behavior (found under “backpack connection”), family connection (teaching play skills), social stories, and general resources.  (Scroll to the bottom of the page)
 

Autism Speaks:   https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/challenging-behaviors-tool-kit

 

“Challenging Behaviors Toolkit” contains videos for parents to watch.
 

Child Mind Institute - Guide to problem behavior:  https://childmind.org/guide/parents-guide-to-problem-behavior/

 

Contains information on providing reinforcement for appropriate behaviors, setting boundaries/not delivering rewards for inappropriate behaviors, how to deliver instructions, and helping deal with emotions