Start Your First Data Collection Session

Start a Session

Select a student from your list and tap New Session.

Alternative: You can also start sessions from scheduled appointments. See Schedule to learn more.

Configure Your Session

• Session end (optional) - Set estimated end time to receive a notification when reached (session continues until manually stopped)
• Advance reminder (optional) - Receive an additional notification X minutes before the end time
• Select behaviors/skills to track - Choose which targets to monitor during this session
• Tap Start to begin data collection

Collect Data

During the Session

How you interact with each behavior/skill card depends on its recording method (Frequency, Duration, Latency, etc.).

See Recording Methods for detailed instructions on how each method works.

Key features:

• Tap to record - Tap behavior/skill cards to track occurrences. For timed methods (Duration, Latency), tap again to stop the timer
• Visual timer - Built-in timer for reinforcers, transitions, or activities (displays full-screen as a visual aid for clients)
• Real-time notes - Add observations and context during the session
• Long-press to undo - Long-press any card to delete the last event—no need to leave the session to fix mistakes
• Stop when done - Tap the stop button ⏹️ to end the session and review your data

See Active Session Tools for tile reordering, timer configuration, and additional tools.

What’s Next?

After collecting data:

• Session Summary - Review and finalize your session
• Active Session Tools - Explore more tools available during sessions
• Recording Methods - Learn all 6 ABA data collection methods in detail

Need Help?

Questions about data collection sessions? Email support@tallyflex.com for assistance.