2026 CASE Conference

Stop Chasing Behavior: Ending the Game of Behavioral “Whac-a-Mole” Through Use of Neuroscience-Aligned, Trauma-Informed FBAs/BSPs (Room 551B)

12 Nov 26
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Exploring Hot Topics: Trends and Emerging Issues

Speaker(s): Doris Bowman, Certified Trauma and Resilience Trainer/ Special Educator, Bowman Consulting Group/ HeartMath Institute/ Certified Collaborative Problem-Solving® (CPS) Trainer; Rick Bowman, Certified Trauma and Resilience Trainer/ Student Services Director/ Director, Behavior Consultation, Bowman Consulting Group/ HeartMath Institute/ Certified Collaborative Problem Solving Trainer

An innovative approach to trauma-informed, neuro-affirming Functional Behavior Assessments and behavior plans digs deeper, assessing root causes of behavior—autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysregulation and lagging neurocognitive skills. Shifting our focus from surface-behaviors to underlying barriers results in a more compassionate, inclusive, effective approach for addressing behavior while avoiding re-traumatization.