Save time writing ABA operational definitions from scratch with this comprehensive operational definition bank and client-specific template designed for BCBAs, behavior analysts, RBTs, ABA professionals, educators, and clinical teams.
With 600 target behaviors across 14 categories, this editable Excel and Google Sheets operational definition template gives you a structured starting point for defining, documenting, and organizing behaviors for individual clients.
The operational definition bank includes behaviors across 14 common ABA behavior and skill categories:
Aggression
Self-Injury
Disruption
Elopement
Communication
Social Skills
Stereotypic / Repetitive Behavior
Task / Demand-Related Behavior
Feeding
Toileting
Property Destruction
Vocal Behavior
Self-Care / Adaptive Skills
Safety
Each target behavior includes:
Operational Definition
Onset
Offset
Examples
Non-Examples
Potential Replacement Behavior / Functional Skill
Customize the pre-written operational definitions to fit your client's individual needs, setting, and clinical requirements. Edit or overwrite the definitions, onset and offset criteria, examples, non-examples, and replacement behaviors. You can also add your own target behaviors and operational definitions to expand the bank.
Use the dedicated Client-Specific Operational Definitions tab to create a customized reference sheet for each client.
Simply enter:
Client Name
Date
BCBA / Clinician
Setting
Then select the relevant target behaviors and the corresponding operational definition information will populate automatically.
Create a clean, client-specific operational definition sheet that can be printed or saved as a PDF for easy reference, staff training, behavior tracking, treatment planning, and clinical documentation.
Choose the format that works best for your workflow:
✔ Microsoft Excel
✔ Google Sheets
✔ Fully editable
✔ Customizable
✔600 pre-written target behaviors
✔ Client-specific selection and summary
✔ Print / PDF-friendly client reference sheet
Whether you're defining aggression, self-injury, elopement, disruption, communication, social skills, repetitive behavior, task-related behavior, feeding, toileting, safety, or adaptive skills, this operational definition bank provides a comprehensive starting point that you can individualize for each client.
Great for: BCBAs, Behavior Analysts, RBTs, ABA Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Clinical Supervisors, and other ABA professionals.
Digital Download | Excel + Google Sheets | 600 Target Behaviors | Editable | Client-Specific | Printable
Pre-written operational definitions are intended as customizable starting points and should be reviewed and individualized by the appropriate qualified professional for each client and setting.
Save time writing ABA operational definitions from scratch with this comprehensive operational definition bank and client-specific template designed for BCBAs, behavior analysts, RBTs, ABA professionals, educators, and clinical teams.
With 600 target behaviors across 14 categories, this editable Excel and Google Sheets operational definition template gives you a structured starting point for defining, documenting, and organizing behaviors for individual clients.
The operational definition bank includes behaviors across 14 common ABA behavior and skill categories:
Aggression
Self-Injury
Disruption
Elopement
Communication
Social Skills
Stereotypic / Repetitive Behavior
Task / Demand-Related Behavior
Feeding
Toileting
Property Destruction
Vocal Behavior
Self-Care / Adaptive Skills
Safety
Each target behavior includes:
Operational Definition
Onset
Offset
Examples
Non-Examples
Potential Replacement Behavior / Functional Skill
Customize the pre-written operational definitions to fit your client's individual needs, setting, and clinical requirements. Edit or overwrite the definitions, onset and offset criteria, examples, non-examples, and replacement behaviors. You can also add your own target behaviors and operational definitions to expand the bank.
Use the dedicated Client-Specific Operational Definitions tab to create a customized reference sheet for each client.
Simply enter:
Client Name
Date
BCBA / Clinician
Setting
Then select the relevant target behaviors and the corresponding operational definition information will populate automatically.
Create a clean, client-specific operational definition sheet that can be printed or saved as a PDF for easy reference, staff training, behavior tracking, treatment planning, and clinical documentation.
Choose the format that works best for your workflow:
✔ Microsoft Excel
✔ Google Sheets
✔ Fully editable
✔ Customizable
✔600 pre-written target behaviors
✔ Client-specific selection and summary
✔ Print / PDF-friendly client reference sheet
Whether you're defining aggression, self-injury, elopement, disruption, communication, social skills, repetitive behavior, task-related behavior, feeding, toileting, safety, or adaptive skills, this operational definition bank provides a comprehensive starting point that you can individualize for each client.
Great for: BCBAs, Behavior Analysts, RBTs, ABA Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Clinical Supervisors, and other ABA professionals.
Digital Download | Excel + Google Sheets | 600 Target Behaviors | Editable | Client-Specific | Printable
Pre-written operational definitions are intended as customizable starting points and should be reviewed and individualized by the appropriate qualified professional for each client and setting.
