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Improving the Methodological, Analytical, and Cultural Impact of Behavior Analysis via Utilization of Group Design Methods and Statistical Analyses
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Dixon, Mark R.; Yi, Zhihui; Chastain, Amanda N.; Matthews, Meredith T. – International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 2023
The multi-decade debates within the field of behavior analysis as to the possible value and threat of group design methodology and statistical analyses on the purity of the field have weakened the discipline's maximal impact on the world. This paper rebukes the concerns and suggests that through such adoption behavior analysis may likely better…
Descriptors: Applied Behavior Analysis, Groups, Statistical Analysis, History
Excessively Positive Narratives Diminish Autistic People of All Ages
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Liu, Nicholas – International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 2023
Evolving discourse about autistic individuals swims in murky territory, with ongoing debates over how the autistic community should represent itself and how the neurotypical population should engage with them. One tendency that has emerged is the depiction of autistic individuals as kind and well-intentioned but also simpleminded and guileless.…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Social Bias, Misconceptions
Extensions of Open Science for Applied Behavior Analysis: Preregistration for Single-Case Experimental Designs
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Matt Tincani; Shawn P. Gilroy; Art Dowdy – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2024
Open science practices are designed to enhance the utility, integrity, and credibility of scientific research. This article highlights how preregistration in open science practice can be leveraged to enhance the rigor and transparency of single-case experimental designs within an applied behavior analysis framework. We provide an overview of the…
Descriptors: Applied Behavior Analysis, Scientific Research, Research Design, Difficulty Level
Using Interventions to Increase Test Access: An Alternative to Accommodations?
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Lovett, Benjamin J.; Fienup, Daniel M. – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2023
Students with disabilities are often given accommodations in testing situations (e.g., extended testing time). However, for many students with high-incidence disabilities, interventions can reduce the need for these accommodations or serve as a helpful supplement to accommodations. Applied behavior analysis provides a framework for understanding…
Descriptors: Testing Accommodations, Applied Behavior Analysis, Evidence Based Practice, Intervention
The Importance of Professional Discourse for the Continual Advancement of Practice Standards: The RBT® as a Case in Point
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Leaf, Justin B.; Leaf, Ronald; McEachin, John; Bondy, Andy; Cihon, Joseph H.; Detrich, Ronnie; Eshleman, John; Ferguson, Julia L.; Foxx, Richard M.; Freeman, B. J.; Gerhardt, Peter; Glenn, Sigrid S.; Miller, Megan; Milne, Christine M.; Mountjoy, Toby; Parker, Tracee; Pritchard, Joshua; Ross, Robert K.; Saunders, Melissa S.; Streff, Todd – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®) created a third level of certification, the Registered Behavior Technician™ (RBT®) in 2014. The RBT® was created based upon the requests of stakeholders who wanted to credential those individuals who make direct contact with clients under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst®. There…
Descriptors: Professional Personnel, Certification, Applied Behavior Analysis, Specialists
Addressing Diversity, Bias, and Racism in Applied Behavior Analysis: Reflective Practices for Behavior Analytic Professionals in Schools
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Jonte' C. Taylor; L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan; Erin F. Farrell; Marcus Fuller – Education and Treatment of Children, 2024
Students with challenging behaviors can be some of the most vulnerable persons in educational settings when it comes to behavioral analytic practices. The potential for bias and racism influencing behavior analysis is elevated if those observing and evaluating behavior are not cognizant of cultural and societal differences. Behavior professionals…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Behavior Problems, Applied Behavior Analysis, Racism
Effects of Behavioral Instruction and Feedback Checklists on Graphing Conventions
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Kendra E. Guinness; Philip N. Chase; Kylan S. Turner; Judah B. Axe – Journal of Behavioral Education, 2024
Graphing is a complex and critical skill for behavior analysts. We evaluated the effects of conceptual training modules and feedback checklists on verbal behavior about graphing conventions and adherence to graphing conventions with graduate students in behavior analysis. In Experiment 1, conceptual training increased the accuracy of verbal…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Check Lists, Sequential Approach, Concept Formation
Concerns about ABA-Based Intervention: An Evaluation and Recommendations
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Leaf, Justin B.; Cihon, Joseph H.; Leaf, Ronald; McEachin, John; Liu, Nicholas; Russell, Noah; Unumb, Lorri; Shapiro, Sydney; Khosrowshahi, Dara – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
For over 50 years, intervention methods informed by the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) have been empirically researched and clinically implemented for autistics/individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Despite the plethora of evidence for the effectiveness of ABA-based interventions, some autism rights and…
Descriptors: Applied Behavior Analysis, Intervention, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Concerns about Ableism in Applied Behavior Analysis: An Evaluation and Recommendations
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Arthur, Shannon M.; Linnehan, Anna M.; Leaf, Justin B.; Russell, Noah; Weiss, Mary Jane; Kelly, Amanda N.; Saunders, Melissa S.; Ross, Robert K. – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2023
The overwhelming majority of professionals who serve the autistic community using applied behavior analysis (ABA) do so from a place of caring and compassion to improve the quality of life for the individuals they serve. As researchers and practitioners, the authors feel it is essential to acknowledge concerns that have arisen from neurodiversity…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Bias, Attitudes toward Disabilities
Conceptualizing and Utilizing Board Certified Behavior Analysts as Related Services Providers in Inclusion-Oriented Schools
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Giangreco, Michael F.; Pennington, Robert C.; Walker, Virginia L. – Remedial and Special Education, 2023
Although behavior analytic practices have been widely applied in schools to support students with disabilities, there remains limited guidance concerning utilization of these practices in inclusion-oriented schools and, more specifically, the role of the board certified behavior analyst in the provision of related services. The goal of this…
Descriptors: Applied Behavior Analysis, Inclusion, Students with Disabilities, Behavior Modification
Conceptual and Methodological Concerns: A Commentary on "Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluation of ABA Content on IQ Gains in Children with Autism"
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Beaujean, A. Alexander; Farmer, Ryan L. – Journal of Behavioral Education, 2021
Scores derived from intelligence instruments predict many important outcomes in life, so it is not surprising that researchers and clinicians seek out interventions aimed at increasing these scores. Dixon et al. (J Behav Educ, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10864-019-09344-7) recently investigated the relation between instruction based on…
Descriptors: Randomized Controlled Trials, Applied Behavior Analysis, Intelligence Quotient, Intelligence Tests
Quality of Life for People with Disabilities: Why Applied Behavior Analysts Should Consider This a Primary Dependent Variable
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Schwartz, Ilene S.; Kelly, Elizabeth M. – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2021
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a natural science dedicated to using behavioral principles to address socially important problems. One area in which behavior analysts have made compelling gains in the last 50 years is in developing, evaluating, and disseminating effective interventions for people with significant intellectual and developmental…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Disabilities, Applied Behavior Analysis, Intervention
Systematic Review of Disparities and Differences in the Access and Use of Allied Health Services amongst Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Dallman, Aaron R.; Artis, Jonet; Watson, Linda; Wright, Sarah – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often benefit from allied health services such as occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, and applied behavioral analysis. While there is consistent evidence of disparities in access and use of medical services (e.g. dentistry), no such systematic review has examined disparities and…
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Medical Services, Allied Health Occupations, Occupational Therapy