There are some important differences between the 4th and 5th editions of the BACB task list that you should be aware of. Here we will take a look at the changes that will be in effect January 1, 2022.
BACB Task List 4th vs 5th Edition: Identifying Changes for the BCaBA/BCBA Level Read More »
The right data collection method provides information that a professional needs to determine programming changes. The wrong data collection system leads to inferior results. Many different factors contribute to choosing which data collection system is right for a given program. Let’s consider some of the differences between continuous and discontinuous data collection methods.
Data Collection Methods: Continuous vs Discontinuous Measurement in ABA Read More »
Parent training requires a combination of relationship development and an exchange of knowledge. Professionals walk a fine line between establishing themselves as the expert while building enough trust to encourage follow-through. Parents must believe you care about their child and your recommendations will make a difference. Merge Behavioral Skills Training (BST) with active listening skills and see the difference in your parent training sessions.
10 Tips for Providing Better ABA Parent Training Read More »
There are 3 simple steps to reach your certification. While the steps are simple, earning your certification takes work and dedication. To become an RBT, you must complete the 40 hour coursework, pass the competency assessment and take the certification exam. Let’s take a look more closely!
3 Steps to Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification Read More »
While it’s often possible to accumulate your supervised experience within your employment setting, you may choose to seek out a BCBA supervisor on your own for a variety of reasons. The BACB offers the ability to search the bank of certificants to find a BCBA in your area who offers supervision. Here we explore top considerations when searching for a great BCBA supervisor.
How to Find a Great BCBA Supervisor Read More »
Although they require some practice to write effectively, operational definitions are a key component in writing your behavior intervention plan (BIP) or when collecting data about specific behaviors. Operational definitions allow you to convey either what the behavior looks like (topography) or what function the behavior serves while providing sufficient detail to be clear. Take the time to practice and refine how you write your operational definitions!
Operational Definitions: Clearly Define the Behavior Read More »
Preference for objects and activities is often fluid, changing due to satiation, time of day, environmental or other factors. A diverse assortment of potential reinforcers offers the greatest opportunity for effective intervention. Reinforcer and preference assessments provide valuable insight into the motivation of your learner. Reinforcer and preference assessments differ in what they measure. Preference assessments test the learner’s interest in objects or activities to identify potential reinforcers and reinforcer assessments measure the effects of utilizing those items or activities as reinforcers.
Two common interventions utilized by professionals include Natural Environment Teaching and Discrete Trial Training. Choose the right one for your client.
Should I Use Natural Environment Teaching (NET) or Discrete Trial Training (DTT)? Read More »
ABA teaching methods occur in a variety of treatment settings falling along a continuum between natural and highly analog environments. Pivotal Response Training is a teaching methodology from the more natural end of this continuum. It focuses on improving skills in 4 pivotal areas that, once learned, help the child acquire other skills more rapidly.
What is Pivotal Response Training (PRT)? Read More »
The Premack Principle states that a behavior an individual chooses to do on his own will reinforce a less preferred behavior. Professionals commonly use this intervention to reduce demand refusal, but there are many practical applications beyond this use.
Premack Principle: A Guide to Using the First/Then Rule Read More »
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