The Abjurer: Journals of Evander Tailor

This second edition of Applied Behavior Analysis Advanced Guidebook: A Manual for Professional Practice gives behavior analysts and other behavioral practitioners pragmatic advice, direction, and recommendations for being an effective clinician, consultant, supervisor, and performance manager. Like the first edition, the book includes chapters on evidence-based practice competencies as well as many new areas devoted to professional development, technology, and telehealth service delivery. Written by expert scientist-practitioners, each chapter is filled with guidance that follows from the most contemporary research support. Focuses on professional practice areas required among behavior analysts Includes forms, tables, flowcharts, and other visual aids to facilitate practice Presents the most current guidelines for established ABA methods Emphasizes the research basis for practice recommendations Helps readers build skills and competencies that broaden scope of practice Covers emerging topics of telehealth, technology, adult learning, and sports fitness Front Cover Applied Behavior Analysis Advanced Guidebook: A Manual for Professional Practice Copyright Contents Contributors Preface References Section 1 Practice competencies Chapter 1 Preference assessment and reinforcer evaluation Introduction Preference assessments for identifying reinforcers Major types of preference assessment Choosing a type of preference assessment Deciding how often to conduct preference assessments Conducting preference assessments efficiently Preference assessments for nontangible items Accounting for cultural differences Preference as social validity Assessing preference for interventions Indices of happiness Preference assessment in transition services Additional applications of preference assessments Training people to conduct preference assessments Chapter summary References Chapter 2 Treatment integrity and procedural fidelity Researching treatment integrity Descriptive assessments of treatment-integrity errors Measuring treatment integrity Direct assessment Indirect assessment Interpreting treatment integrity Reporting treatment integrity Responding to integrity errors in practice Conclusions References Further reading Chapter 3 Functional analysis: Contemporary methods and applications Functional analysis Challenges, safeguards, and modifications Inconclusive outcomes Strategies for achieving differentiated results Summary References Chapter 4 Video modeling Video modeling Applications in staff training Training at various stages of employment Standalone training or packaged intervention Benefits of VM Variations of VM Selection of the performer Point-of-view/perspective Number of exemplars Use of nonexamples Number of video viewings On-screen text Voiceover instruction Other training considerations Instructional materials Training activities that require active responding Summary References Chapter 5 Creating graphs and visual data displays☆ Creating graphs and visual data displays Common graph types for SCEDs Line graphs Bar graphs Cumulative records Combining graph types Essential features of SCED graphs Accurate data entry and sourcing Axes and labels Data representation Legend Phase-change lines and labels Figure caption Quality features of SCED graphs Maximizing data-ink ratio and reducing chartjunk Formatting considerations Aspect ratio Graphing software Microsoft Excel Google Sheets GraphPad Prism and Systat SigmaPlot Alternative programs for graphing Graphing training Task analyses Formative graphing templates Video models Behavioral skills training Chapter summary References Chapter 6 Supervising ABA trainees and service providers Supervising ABA trainees and service providers Research basis and evidence support Critical practice considerations The supervisor must consider Present recommendations for service delivery Recommendations for research inquiry Summary Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E References Further reading Chapter 7 Applied behavior analysis and college teaching What is teaching? Higher education Instructional systems and innovations Programmed Instruction Personalized System of Instruction Total Performance System Interteaching Behavioral analytic training systems and instructional technology labs Themes & tactics in contemporary behavioral approaches to college teaching Procrastination & motivation Participation, engagement, & responding Teaching more in less time Other applications of behavior analysis to college teaching Instructional design & practical considerations Context, macrosystems, & metacontingencies Syllabi, instructional design, & contingencies Future directions References Section 2 Technology, telehealth, and remote service delivery Chapter 8 Technology guidelines and applications Telebehavioral health evidence base Practical considerations when preparing for TBH services Practice guidelines when implementing TBH services Chapter summary References Chapter 9 Data recording and analysis Data recording and analysis Contextualizing data and visual displays of information Data recording and analysis Common data types in ABA Common recording methods in ABA Common data analyses in ABA Alternative data-related behaviors Additional data types Nonnumeric data types & their uses Technology for collecting data on behavior Technology for collecting data on the environment Chapter summary Conflict of interest Financial support References Chapter 10 Behavior analytic supervision conducted remotely Systems to promote best practices Technology Supervision relationship Scope and sequence Delivery of content/ensuring competency Evaluating supervision effectiveness Future research Summary References Chapter 11 Teleconsultation to service settings Review of the literature Teleconsultation using the problem-solving model Rapport building in teleconsultation Confidentiality and privacy in teleconsultation Recommendations to protect consultee privacy and confidentiality Recommendations for teleconsultation service delivery Equipment and software Scheduling and planning sessions Communicating with consultees Establishing roles and responsibilities Conclusion References Chapter 12 Telehealth-delivered family support ☆ Introduction Research evidence supporting the use of telehealth in behavior analysis Development of the Iowa telehealth model for challenging behavior Critical practice considerations for developing and providing services via telehealth Preservice considerations Client suitability: Behavior analysts should evaluate the suitability of a potential client prior to initiating telehealth ... Caregiver characteristics and preferences: Behavior analysts should consider caregiver characteristics and preferences prio ... Technology: Behavior analysts should consider whether their clients have sufficient connectivity and hardware required for ... Behavior analyst competence and practice setting: Behavior analysts should consider whether their own training, comfortabil ... Service delivery models: Behavior analysts should consider the telehealth model that best supports the client and the clien ... Legal and professional boundaries: Behavior analysts should consider feasibility of telehealth services for each client bas ... Clinical service considerations Client suitability: Behavior analysts should monitor for client behaviors that may diminish their appropriateness for tel ... Caregiver characteristics and preferences: Behavior analysts should monitor caregiver preference for telehealth and a careg ... Other challenges during telehealth: Behavior analysts should monitor for other challenges that may make telehealth services ... Using a hybrid service model International and cultural considerations Preservice considerations: Behavior analysts should become aware of the client and family’s access, cultural history, live ... Clinical service considerations: Behavior analysts should stay abreast and practice cultural responsiveness Conclusion References Section 3 Professional development Chapter 13 Diversity and multiculturalism Current literature and clinical practice considerations Culturally and linguistically diverse learners Assessment Families and caregiver training Ethics and DEI Recommendations for service delivery and research ABA agencies and organizations Continuing education for professionals University training and preparation Supervisory practices Leadership development Mentoring Research Chapter summary References Chapter 14 Ethics and ethical problem solving Behavioral systems analysis Behavioral systems and behavioral systems analysis Using behavioral systems analysis to improve ethical behavior Example 1 Incorporating consumer choice into treatment decisions Examples of behavioral systems to incorporate consumer choice into treatment Rewards and incentives Form of treatment Summary Example 2 Monitoring adverse events of behavioral treatment Coercion Science is not inherently coercive Examples of identifying, monitoring, and reducing adverse events and effects Identifying and monitoring adverse events and effects Reducing adverse events and effects Summary Example 3 Using collaborative consumer feedback loops to improve practice and standards Feedback loops Practical social validity assessments Collaborative social validity assessments Example of how providers can engage with the neurodiversity movement Summary Conclusion Conflict of interest References Chapter 15 Organizational behavior management in human services Organizational behavior management in human services OBM consultation model OBM-human services domains Additional practice considerations References Chapter 16 Practice and consultation in health, sport, and fitness Introduction to health, fitness, and sport and relevance for behavioral practitioners Health Weight management Assessment Intervention Healthy eating Assessment Interventions Rigid and picky eating Fitness Physical activity Assessment and measurement Interventions Token economy systems Group contingencies Self-management Sport What is sport? Assessment Interventions Package interventions Antecedent interventions Consequence interventions Feedback interventions Adaptive sports Additional considerations Ethical practice and consultation Training in health, sport, and fitness Summary References Chapter 17 Conducting and disseminating research The behavior analyst as researcher Implementation strategies Leadership direction and support Merging research and practice Research teams Research ethics Writing for publication and public speaking Incentives-positive reinforcement Summary and conclusions References Index Back Cover