Maria Ferlick MS Ed., BCBA, LABA

About

Maria Ferlick is a Master Trainer with QBS, provider of the Safety-Care behavior management and crisis prevention training program, a licensed teacher certified in Intensive Special Needs Education, as well as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst. She received her Master of Science in Education at Simmons College and completed the BCBA coursework through Endicott College. Maria has worked with children, adolescents, and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities for almost 20 years. She has worked in a variety of settings, including public schools, private residential and day schools, and in-home consulting. Maria’s experience includes training and supervising staff, curriculum development, completing assessments, and parent training.

Recent Posts

Communicating With a Person in Crisis

Communicating with someone in crisis can be a frustrating and difficult experience, but there are ways to make your point and de-escalate the situation.

Avoiding and Navigating Power Struggles in the Classroom

Power struggles occur every day in the classroom between teachers and students. Several strategies can be used to avoid and better navigate this clash.

Physical Management in Classrooms Should Be a Last Resort

Many tools exist for teachers and school administrators to reduce the need for physical management in classrooms.

De-Escalation Is a Go-To Tactic for Behavior-Related Incidents

Keeping calm and understanding how to prevent a situation from escalating can help reduce or avoid dangerous and disruptive behavior.

Responding to Behavioral Challenges in the Classroom

Behavioral challenges in schools are on the rise. Here's how teachers can better understand and manage issues in the classroom.