Applied behavior analysis

main learning theories are interrelated and drive a variety of approaches used within special education and, more specifically, effective teaching practices. A Venn diagram was used to produce the interrelationship of the concepts of the Applied Behavioral Analysis, the Cognitive Strategy Instruction, the Schema Theory, and the Social Cultural Theory. This Venn diagram is broken down to four sets having thirteen places in which to place the concepts and to demonstrate the student’s…

Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis Affecting one in every 150 children born in the United States, Autism Spectrum Disorder is a vicious disease with no known cause that affects social, communication and language skills. Many trials and treatments have been and will continue to be conducted to find the best way to treat, cure and prevent Autism. One finding that has particularly been praised is Applied Behavior Analysis. Applied Behavior Analysis is four different treatments, Discrete Trial…

I would give Jason the diagnosis of having autism. From what is described by his behavior, he matches a lot of DSM-V criteria for having the diagnosis of autism. When talking to the school psychologist, he did not make eye contact, demonstrating the impairment of using eye contact during social situations. His school psychologist also noted that Jason also did not appropriately respond to social cues nor was interested to building a relationship with her. This further demonstrates that Jason…

This heartfelt experience brought me to the realization that I need to focus on the psychological aspects of learning and behavior in order to make the impact that I truly desire. This very special child elicited a life-changing experience, which turned my focus from classroom teaching to enacting change in different ways. Seeing children struggle to no avail is the reason I…

person (depending on the family’s availability) and collecting data of problematic behaviors within the home and what the parents hope to be able to improve within their home. The program will be able to hold 30 parents and 30 children. Evidence-Based Models. The four basic models that will be used during the Missing Piece program is psycho-educational groups, parent management training, applied behavior analysis and social skills group. Each four models will help a child with ASD and their…

Summary A child in school has several behavior issues. A new BCBA was called into access the child. She believes the child needs medication for behavioral control. The BCBA talk to the school principle to let her know a functional analysis and a medical work-up would be recommended. She believes the child needs medication. The principle says the child cannot be managed in the school setting. She wants the child out of the school and moved to a special program. If the BCBA tells the principle…

I remember many times throughout the years, my mother telling me, “Success is not the key to happiness, but happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful in it”. During prior years at Mercyhurst University, I had a well-established idea of what I wanted my future to include. During freshman year, I saw myself in the art therapy field, working as a therapist with children who had mental disabilities and disorders. However, during sophomore year I got…

Functional behavior assessment (FBA) is derived from applied behavior analysis (ABA), which is focused on determining specific environmental events or stimuli that are linked with behavior, both appropriate and problematic forms. The purpose of an FBA is to zero in on a behavior and identify the operant function of the behavior. In schools, problem behaviors are often given consequences that actually reinforce the behavior, so by identifying the function of a behavior we can determine why it is…

Applied behavior analysis is a type of strategy to help teach children with autism functional skills and provide continuous assessment of their progress. This approach is based on positive reinforcement or rewarding of desired behaviors. This meaning that if a child is accomplishing a behavior that you want them to do then they would receive a reward. In this strategy it is also meant to help punish the unwanted behaviors by the students. Children with autism…

behavioral assessment is necessary tool in Applied Behavior Analysis field. In this paper I will discuss my area of interest. I will also discuss Functional Behavioral Assessment testing instrument in school setting. I will discuss the false negatives, false positives, hits and miss of interpreting and the validity of FBA. Including, FBA in relations to cultural divers students. FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIORL ASSESSMENT In the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) one of the first…