The long-awaited book from Doris & Rick Bowman of Bowman Consulting Group is here:
Your FBA is a Fantasy.
This book is an amazing resource that just keeps on giving. In addition to the tools within the book, there are over 30 templates and other resources for creating trauma-informed Functional Behavioral Analyses and Behavior Support Plans, as well as resources for parents and advocates.
Here’s what folks have to say about the book:
Rick and Doris are brilliant, engaging authors. Their deep knowledge and experience—paired with a genuine passion—make complex concepts accessible and practical for both parents and educators. By grounding their work in neuroscience and offering truly revolutionary, skill-building approaches, they provide long-overdue, much-needed support strategies for home and classroom alike.
Rick and Doris deliver trauma-informed, neuroscience-based insights with a clarity and passion that make their message unforgettable. Their ability to explain things in a straightforward, empowering way is a game changer! They equip parents and teachers with tools that are skill-building, stress-reducing, and durable.
— Debra Ann Afarian | Certified CPS Parent Coach & OC CHADD Coordinator
Finally!! The Bowmans have challenged the dragon of traditional behavior modification and won! They have created a framework for FBAs that will help you develop a trauma-informed plan for each individual student, tailored to their unique neurobiological needs. After reading this fast-paced and relatable book, you will be equipped to put away the hammer that you have been unsuccessfully using to force our round and diverse students into the same square hole.
— Dr. Melissa Sadin | Ducks & Lions: Trauma-Sensitive Resources, Author of Teachers’ Guide to Trauma
Want to see for yourself? For a sample excerpt from the book, Click here.