Speaking & partnerships
Speaking & Professional Development
Practical, evidence-based presentations from Mandy Grass, BCBA, for schools, behavior analysts, parent groups, and events. Every talk can review the basics of behavior analysis or be targeted to your needs and age group.
- BCBA since 2015
- Former special education teacher
- Host of The Behavior Blueprint
- 750,000+ parents across social media
- Online, or in person in MA & CT
For teachers & school staff
School PD
Professional development that gives educators the tools to create positive learning environments, with a shift from “What's wrong with this student?” to “What is the function of this behavior and how can I solve it?”
What it covers
- Behavior functions: why students act out, shut down, or seek attention
- Reinforcement vs. punishment
- Replacement behaviors and shaping behavior
- Classroom strategies that stick, and positive teacher-student interactions
- Systems that support all learners
- Length
- 60-minute session
- Format
- Interactive, with time for Q&A. Online, or in person in MA/CT [placeholder: confirm]
- Customized
- Tailored to each school's unique needs
For behavior analysts
BCBA PD
Professional development for BCBAs and behavior professionals, from a BCBA who's spent more than a decade in education and behavior analysis and now coaches parents. [placeholder: confirm session description]
What it covers
- Explaining ABA to the parents you coach [placeholder: confirm topic]
- Building behavior plans realistic enough for families to stick to [placeholder: confirm topic]
- Applying the functions of behavior to everyday parenting challenges
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- CEUs
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For parent groups, PTAs & communities
Parent Groups & Workshops
Sessions that give parents proven strategies to address challenging behavior at home, strengthen family routines, and support their child's development.
What it covers
- The 4 functions of behavior, and responding in ways that actually work
- Tantrums, sibling conflict, and power struggles
- Routines, transitions, bedtime, and screen time
- Supporting kids with ADHD
- Format
- Virtual sessions; in person in MA/CT [placeholder: confirm]
- Length
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- Customized
- Targeted to your group's needs and kids' age group
For conferences & events
Keynotes
Engaging, evidence-based talks on understanding the "why" behind behavior, and how that can change the entire dynamic of a family, classroom, or community.
What it covers
- Behavior and parenting
- ADHD and executive functioning
- Emotional regulation
- Other challenges families navigate every day [placeholder: keynote titles]
- Format
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- Etc.
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From a school Mandy presented to
One teacher (4K) came to me last night after one day of implementing social stories and reinforcing at specific times and it was a great day for her most challenging little one. Anyway, we greatly appreciate it and I will be sharing your name with our families.
Professional Development Feedback
Past venues & clients
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Book Mandy
Speaking inquiry
Tell me a little about your event and audience, and I'll follow up with availability and details. [placeholder: response time]
Know a school that could use this? I'd be so grateful for an introduction to the right person, like a principal, PTA member, or counselor.
Prefer email? mandy@thefamilybehaviorist.com
Brands & podcast
Partner with The Family Behaviorist
Mandy shares practical, evidence-based parenting strategies with a community of more than 750,000 parents and caregivers across social media, and hosts the weekly podcast The Behavior Blueprint.
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Partnership inquiries
For brand collaborations, podcast sponsorship, or guest requests, email Mandy directly. [placeholder: confirm contact for partnerships]
Email about a partnershipQuestions? I'd love to hear from you.