Understanding and Responding to Interfering Behavior
Virtual Series: April 2, 9, and 16, 2026 (All sessions 4:00–6:00 PM MST)
Dr. Jennifer Closson | Hosted by MTPLC + YETI Consulting LLC
Workshop Description:
This collaborative virtual series, hosted by MTPLC and YETI Consulting LLC, provides educators and interventionists with understanding, skills, and strategies to support learners exhibiting interfering behavior.
Workshop Objectives
✅ Identify the function of behavior and determine when needs reflect crisis, executive dysfunction, or both.
✅ Learn strategies to support and replace behavior, and to respond effectively when crisis occurs.
✅ Build practical approaches to strengthen executive functioning in learners.
Learn more about YETI Consulting:
https://yeticonsultingmt.wixsite.com/home
Session Details (All sessions 4:00–6:00 PM MST)
1️⃣ Session 1: Understanding Behavior
Behavior can be confusing. Learn the function of behavior, when it may be a symptom, and when it signals crisis.
📅 Date/Time: April 2 | 4:00–6:00 PM MST
💻 Virtual Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7114520164?omn=83493185557
2️⃣ Session 2: Behavior vs. Crisis
Build on behavior function to explore how to respond, get ahead of behavior, and manage crisis effectively.
📅 Date/Time: April 9 | 4:00–6:00 PM MST
💻 Virtual Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7114520164?omn=83493185557
3️⃣ Session 3: Behavior and Executive Functioning
Behavior can reflect executive functioning needs. Learn how to assess this area and apply evidence-based practices to build executive functioning skills.
📅 Date/Time: April 16 | 4:00–6:00 PM MST
💻 Virtual Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7114520164?omn=83493185557
🎓 6 OPI Renewal Units (full series)
Recording: Requests evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Workshop Materials (if applicable): Handouts shared in the chat at the start of the session; some materials may be emailed in advance.
💲 Pricing
👤 Standard Rate:
Facilitator:
Jennifer Schoffer Closson, EdD, CCC-SLP
Dr. Jennifer Schoffer Closson is an autism specialist with more than 30 years of experience in speech-language pathology. As an interventionist, consultant, presenter, instructor, researcher, and clinical educator, she draws on her years in public schools, along with the development of her intensive autism program YETI (Youth Engagement Through Intervention) and campus support program MOSSAIC (Mentoring, Organization, and Social Support for Autism/All Inclusion on Campus) to support colleagues and learners across settings.
Dr. Schoffer Closson is deeply committed to neurodiversity-affirming, evidence-based, individualized intervention that helps learners with autism and related disorders navigate the world effectively. She also prioritizes educating and supporting communities to create more inclusive, sensory-friendly environments where everyone feels welcome and has opportunities to learn, connect, and thrive.
For more information, contact [email protected]
Register: https://forms.gle/rFTAQrQvhjb76VJj8
Virtual Series: April 2, 9, and 16, 2026 (All sessions 4:00–6:00 PM MST)
Dr. Jennifer Closson | Hosted by MTPLC + YETI Consulting LLC
Workshop Description:
This collaborative virtual series, hosted by MTPLC and YETI Consulting LLC, provides educators and interventionists with understanding, skills, and strategies to support learners exhibiting interfering behavior.
Workshop Objectives
✅ Identify the function of behavior and determine when needs reflect crisis, executive dysfunction, or both.
✅ Learn strategies to support and replace behavior, and to respond effectively when crisis occurs.
✅ Build practical approaches to strengthen executive functioning in learners.
Learn more about YETI Consulting:
https://yeticonsultingmt.wixsite.com/home
Session Details (All sessions 4:00–6:00 PM MST)
1️⃣ Session 1: Understanding Behavior
Behavior can be confusing. Learn the function of behavior, when it may be a symptom, and when it signals crisis.
📅 Date/Time: April 2 | 4:00–6:00 PM MST
💻 Virtual Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7114520164?omn=83493185557
2️⃣ Session 2: Behavior vs. Crisis
Build on behavior function to explore how to respond, get ahead of behavior, and manage crisis effectively.
📅 Date/Time: April 9 | 4:00–6:00 PM MST
💻 Virtual Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7114520164?omn=83493185557
3️⃣ Session 3: Behavior and Executive Functioning
Behavior can reflect executive functioning needs. Learn how to assess this area and apply evidence-based practices to build executive functioning skills.
📅 Date/Time: April 16 | 4:00–6:00 PM MST
💻 Virtual Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7114520164?omn=83493185557
🎓 6 OPI Renewal Units (full series)
Recording: Requests evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Workshop Materials (if applicable): Handouts shared in the chat at the start of the session; some materials may be emailed in advance.
💲 Pricing
👤 Standard Rate:
- $125 per person
- 10% off → $112.50 per participant
- 25% off → $93.75 per participant
- Discounts do not stack; scholarship rate cannot be combined with group/school discounts.
- 🏫 MSSA member district
- 🪶 Works on an Indian Reservation
- 🏷️ Class C school district
Facilitator:
Jennifer Schoffer Closson, EdD, CCC-SLP
Dr. Jennifer Schoffer Closson is an autism specialist with more than 30 years of experience in speech-language pathology. As an interventionist, consultant, presenter, instructor, researcher, and clinical educator, she draws on her years in public schools, along with the development of her intensive autism program YETI (Youth Engagement Through Intervention) and campus support program MOSSAIC (Mentoring, Organization, and Social Support for Autism/All Inclusion on Campus) to support colleagues and learners across settings.
Dr. Schoffer Closson is deeply committed to neurodiversity-affirming, evidence-based, individualized intervention that helps learners with autism and related disorders navigate the world effectively. She also prioritizes educating and supporting communities to create more inclusive, sensory-friendly environments where everyone feels welcome and has opportunities to learn, connect, and thrive.
For more information, contact [email protected]
Register: https://forms.gle/rFTAQrQvhjb76VJj8