Applied Behavior Analysis Research Articles

The Effect of Applied Behavior Analysis (Discrete Trial Training) in Improving Sensory Skills in Mentessori Approach for Children with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

The Effect of Applied Behavior Analysis (Discrete Trial Training) in Improving Sensory Skills in Mentessori Approach for Children with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Telehealth strategies and workforce support in applied behaviour analysis services during a pandemic

Telehealth strategies and workforce support in applied behaviour analysis services during a pandemic

Telehealth Strategies and Workforce Support in Applied Behaviour Analysis Services during a Pandemic

Telehealth Strategies and Workforce Support in Applied Behaviour Analysis Services during a Pandemic

Feasibility, Contributions, and Challenges of Integrating Applied Behaviour Analysis Techniques into Mainstream Classrooms

Feasibility, Contributions, and Challenges of Integrating Applied Behaviour Analysis Techniques into Mainstream Classrooms

Effectiveness of In-Service Teacher Training Using On-Demand Lectures and Participant Group Work on Implementing the Functional Behavior Assessment

Effectiveness of In-Service Teacher Training Using On-Demand Lectures and Participant Group Work on Implementing the Functional Behavior Assessment

Feasibility Study of Music Therapy Based Autism in Children

With the significant increase in the number of children with autism in the last decade, it has attracted extensive attention from the society. Autistic children always have to bear a very high pressure of social opinion, while they themselves experience physical pain at the same time. At the same time, the families of autistic children need to bear very great financial pressure, and they need to pay high treatment costs and medication costs. The cost of time also increases as they need to spend more attention on the care of the autistic child. This is why autism treatment is especially important and relevant in today's society. The most common method used by healthcare providers today is the traditional applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. However, traditional applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy have always ignored the uniqueness of each autistic child and how to integrate into society and increase communication skills. These shortcomings can be solved by the introduction of music therapy, and music therapy can help autistic children better control their emotions and soar in social skills. What is also not to be overlooked is that music therapy reduces the cost of therapy and has greater tolerance and possibilities for the therapeutic environment and equipment. This undoubtedly overcomes some of the drawbacks associated with traditional treatments and improves the efficiency of healthcare while reducing healthcare costs. This paper attempts to analyze the role of music therapy in the treatment of children with autism and to provide feasible recommendations. It also calls on the society to pay more attention to the group of autistic children and light up a light for them.

The Cook Sorcerer: a game to assist in the treatment of symbolic behavior, favoring generalized recombinative reading in autistic children

This article presents a game developed as an Educational Product resulting from the research of a Professional Master's Degree in Professional and Technological Education with the aim of assisting professionals in the field of Education and Health in teaching symbolic behavior, specifically the development of reading through discrimination and the recombination of syllabic units of words with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental delays. The game was developed from collaborative work with students from the IT Technical High School at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Maranhão (IFMA) Campus Codó, and is divided into tasks involving learning arrangements of two-syllable and three-syllable words, and positive reinforcement for teaching discrimination and recombination of syllables essential for literacy. Bibliographical research was carried out as a research methodology, using Applied Behavior as theoretical contributions. Analysis (ABA–Applied Behavior Analysis) and applied field research with students with ASD attended in the first literacy cycle in the Multifunctional Resource Room of the Emanuel Aroso Basic Education Unit. As results, we obtained an understanding of the way in which the teaching of relationships between stimuli and expansion for teaching reading and writing procedures in ASD is organized, such as: CRMTS (Constructed Response Matching to Sample – Matching to the model by constructed response) through the game. It is noteworthy that the aforementioned project covers the Priority Area of Technologies for Quality of Life, in the Health and Assistive Technologies sectors, established by ORDINANCE No. 1,122, OF MARCH 19, 2020, of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovations and Communications (MCTIC).

Alliance for Scientific Autism Intervention: System Components and Outcome Data from High-Quality Service Delivery Organizations

Promoting excellence in autism intervention is arguably more urgent than ever for the field of applied behavior analysis. To fulfill this objective, autism agencies must operate from validated program systems and do so with fidelity. Program components include, but are not limited to, staff training and evaluation of clinical skills, functional personnel roles designed to promote positive outcomes for those served, and professional staff-communication-skill repertoires. Data on client outcomes must be tied to implementation of core program variables; and, contingencies between the data on client outcomes and staff performance must exist. Furthermore, these contingencies must be yoked across members of the organization to ensure a sustainable and effective program model. Finally, data on consumer satisfaction must be collected and used to evaluate program components and agency practices. Members of the Alliance for Scientific Autism Intervention have implemented key program-wide systems based upon the work of McClannahan and Krantz Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 26, 589–596 (1993) for decades and across various agency cultures. Data collected by six independent educational agencies on client outcomes, program implementation, and consumer feedback for a 10-year time span demonstrate the sustainability of the model and support the importance of key organizational systems and the relationship between implementation of the model and high-quality outcomes for individuals with autism.

What Is Applied Behavior Analysis? I know I understand nothing: Invitation to Discussion

The aim of this study in the qualitative approach is to thoroughly analyse the phenomenon of ABA and to present the perception of ABA by people working with children with ASC[1] and by me to obtain a more accurate and reliable picture of the entirety of the examined problem. I will try to explain the various meanings given to ABA and the resulting misunderstandings. This will also be an attempt to consider what professionals working with autistic children criticise or support when talking about ABA.Another goal is to organise knowledge on the subject by showing the historical background. [1] Autistic Spectrum Conditions. On the 18 June 2018, World Health Organisation released its new International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). The ICD catalogues different pathologies and conditions to provide a common language to inform and control their development, as well as comparing and sharing data following standard criteria between hospitals, regions and countries in different time periods. ICD-11 was presented at the World Health Assembly in May 2019 for adoption by Member States, and came into effect on 1 January 2022.

Exploration and Reflection on Modern Apprenticeship Talent Cultivation Mode in Higher Vocational Colleges and Universities

Modern apprenticeship is a talent cultivation mode of deep integration between schools and enterprises, and an effective way for higher vocational colleges and universities to improve the quality of talent cultivation and realize professional service to society. Guangxi College for Preschool Education of Special Education College of Applied Behavior Analysis cooperates with Guangxi Youzhuan Special Children Care Service Center to coeducate rehabilitation teachers of autistic children using the modern apprenticeship mode, constructs school-enterprise synergistic cultivation mechanism, promotes the integration of enrollment and recruitment, improves the system and standard of talent cultivation, builds the faculty team that is mutually employed by the school and enterprise, establishes the guarantee for the management system of modern apprenticeship, and so on. The practice has been carried out with the initial experience gained. However, the construction of a long-term operation mechanism of the modern apprenticeship mode still requires consideration of the contradiction with the traditional cultivation mode and the construction of a perfect evaluation system.

Application of different treatment methods for autism

Today, more than 70 million people around the world suffer from autism, and scientists around the world are working hard to invest in research into autism treatment, hoping to identify the possibility of a cure among the various attempts. At present, there are a large number of studies on various treatment options for autism, but not many summaries of the studies. Due to the complex causes of autism, this research only summarizes some of the therapeutic and training programs that have made progress in autism. This research of existing research suggests that the adverse symptoms of autism can be improved through applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, symptom-relieving medications, talk-based cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT), behavioral therapy, gene therapy, gut probiotics supplementation, and web-based training. Although autism is a very complex disease, with the development of technology and in-depth research into its causes, autism is controllable and mitigated. In the future, with more in-depth research, there may be more ways to alleviate the suffering of people with autism.

Calculia: an innovative game to assist individuals with learning difficulties in basic mathematics operations

The educational application entitled “CALCULIA: An innovative game to help people with learning difficulties in basic Mathematics operations” was developed by a multidisciplinary team from the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Maranhão and Piauí – IFMA and IFPI, together with the Department of Education of the Government of the State of Maranhão – SEDUC-MA, formed by teachers, students and volunteers, to be used in formal and non-formal learning spaces, aiming to teach basic mathematical operations, as well as numerical symbolic understanding, targeting people with dyscalculia. Gamification was inserted as a teaching-learning strategy to acquire mathematical knowledge such as: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, in addition to understanding mathematical symbols: figures, proportions, concepts and formulas. The methodological path adopted was Applied Behavior Analysis – ABA, for which bibliographical surveys, document analysis, prior search and field research were carried out, followed by the computational steps for the prototyping process, character creation, application development process, creation levels, prototype testing, adjustments and application validation. Its approach focused on verbal and operational dyscalculia with the aim of helping professionals in the field of Education and Health, improving the quality of life of individuals with dyscalculia. The evidence found reinforces the need to expand the project to cover practical, lexical, graphic and ideognostic dyscalculia.

Functional analysis and treatment of adult problem behavior: A review

AbstractFunctional analysis (FA) methodology has been deemed the best practice in the field of applied behavior analysis. The data collected in an FA allows behavior analysts to develop the most effective and ethical behavior interventions. With the diagnosis for individuals with autism on the rise along with the forecast of adults who will need support, it may be time to take stock of the available literature. The purpose of this review was to evaluate the behavior analytic research over the last 25 years (1997–2022) on FA and treatment for adults who engage in severe problem behavior. Utilizing specific inclusion and exclusion criteria resulted in the identification of 28 articles. These articles were examined across participant characteristics, target behavior, FA type, FA settings, interventions, generalization, and maintenance. Implications on adult FA and treatment are discussed along with recommendations for practitioners who desire to support this population.

The effect of compression on repetitive behaviors and task participation in children with autism spectrum disorder.

Compression clothes are marketed to relieve anxiety and decrease hyperactivity in children with autism. However, few studies have examined the impact of compression for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In this study, nine children with autism were observed during Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy sessions while wearing compression clothing. The participants were randomly assigned to wear compression clothing for either their first five sessions or their last five sessions. Videos of the therapy sessions were reviewed and each child's "off task" behavior was identified in the following domains: motor, verbal, and visual. In addition, frequency of the child's repetitive behaviors and external visual stimuli were recorded. The compression clothes failed to increase task participation or reduce the participants' repetitive behavior suggesting that the clothing may not contribute to professional practice of ABA therapy.

Implementation of Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention Strategies: An Examination of Preschool Teachers’ Perceptions

Naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention (NDBI) strategies appear to be well-suited for implementation by preschool teachers of young children ages 3 through 5, yet research exploring NDBI implementation within this specific context is extremely limited. We applied an implementation science framework to examine reported knowledge, frequency of use, and social validity perceptions of NDBI to support implementation within preschool classrooms. We surveyed 152 preschool teachers and compared ratings of general and special educators to understand their knowledge and use of NDBI strategies. We also compared ratings of preschool teachers with and without higher education training in applied behavior analysis. Findings indicate that NDBI strategies are a usable innovation for preschool teachers, yet targeted preservice and inservice training is warranted along with improved organizational factors to support NDBI uptake. Furthermore, open-ended survey responses provided a deeper understanding of social validity ratings and suggestions for NDBI-focused professional development.

Compassion: The Eighth Dimension of Applied Behavior Analysis

Compassion: The Eighth Dimension of Applied Behavior Analysis

Exploring Telehealth ABA Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic for Children with Autism

Exploring Telehealth ABA Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic for Children with Autism

A comparative effectiveness trial of functional behavioral assessment methods.

Clinicians report primarily using functional behavioral assessment (FBA) methods that do not include functional analyses. However, studies examining the correspondence between functional analyses and other types of FBAs have produced inconsistent results. In addition, although functional analyses are considered the gold standard, their contribution toward successful treatment compared with other FBA methods remains unclear. This comparative effectiveness study, conducted with 57 young children with autism spectrum disorder, evaluated the results of FBAs that did (n = 26) and did not (n = 31) include a functional analysis. Results of FBAs with and without functional analyses showed modest correspondence. All participants who completed functional communication training achieved successful outcomes regardless of the type of FBA conducted.

A systematic Review of Telehealth Articles in Applied Behavior Analysis

A systematic Review of Telehealth Articles in Applied Behavior Analysis

기능기반의 중재가 지적장애 학생의 과제 수행 행동, 과제 완성도, 과제 정확도에 미치는 효과*

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of function-based intervention on active task engagement, task completion, and task accuracy. Two elementary school students with mild intellectual disabilities who exhibit off-task behavior in class participated in the study. Functional behavioral assessments were conducted, the function-based intervention was implemented to improve the participants’ behaviors, and the effects of the intervention were evaluated using a multiple baseline across settings design. The experiment was conducted as baseline, intervention, maintenance, and generalization during each experimental condition. The results indicated that the active task engagement, task completion, and task accuracy of both participants were increased after providing the intervention and maintained after removing the intervention. The parents of the participants and classroom teachers highly evaluated the social validity in terms of the intervention goals, the appropriateness, and the outcomes of the intervention.