The Behaviorist Bookclub: Recent Episodes
Matt Harrington
Welcome to the Behaviorist‘s Bookclub. Join me as I deep dive into some of the best articles behaviorism has to offer! You can join the conversation by going to my website www.behavioristbookclub.com and twitter @behavoristbc
In this episode of the Behaviorist Book Club, host Matt Harrington delves into the research study 'Evaluations of heart rate during functional analyses of destructive behavior' by McCabe and Greer, published in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis in 2023. The study aimed to explore whether heart rate could serve as a predictive signal for upcoming destructive behavior, thereby enhancing the safety and efficacy of functional analyses.
Despite the excitement around the potential of integrating heart rate monitors into functional analysis procedures, the study concluded with a null effect, finding no discernible pattern that would allow heart rate to predict destructive behavior. However, Harrington emphasizes the significance of this research in sparking discussions on the potential implications of successful heart rate monitoring and its role in advancing the field of applied behavior analysis.
The episode also touches on the broader concepts of covert and overt behaviors, the importance of caregiver interviews in identifying behavioral precursors, and the future possibilities of utilizing advanced technology to uncover such covert precursors. Harrington concludes by encouraging further research and dialogue within the community, highlighting the episode's relevance to clinicians and researchers interested in behavior analysis and the innovative use of technology in the field.
Show notes, links to article, and transcript are available at https://www.behavioristbookclub.com/blog
In this episode of the Behaviorist Book Club, host Matt Harrington examines a 2023 research article by Haney and colleagues from the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. The study, originating from the Kennedy Krieger Institute, explores how negative reinforcement can enhance self-feeding behaviors in children with feeding disorders.
Through a controlled consecutive case series at the Kennedy Krieger Institute Behavioral Feeding Program between 2017 and 2019, researchers investigated the efficacy of ending meals early as negative reinforcement to increase self-feeding, considering various response efforts. The study's results indicate that escape-maintained self-feeding can remain effective even as response effort increases.
The podcast also highlights the importance of caregiver involvement in feeding therapy and discusses the ethical considerations and challenges of using escape as reinforcement. Matt contrasts skill acquisition with motivation, emphasizing the complexity of behavioral feeding issues and the need for more nuanced treatment approaches beyond negative reinforcement alone.
Show notes, links to article, and transcript are available at https://www.behavioristbookclub.com/blog
In this episode of the Behaviorist Book Club podcast, host Matt Harrington delves into a 2023 article by Hagopian and colleagues on applying the evolutionary theory of behavioral dynamics to severe challenging behavior. The discussion begins with an introduction to natural selection and its relation to behavior analysis, emphasizing the importance of both phylogeny and ontogeny.
The focus then shifts to the main topic of building artificial organisms through computer codes based on behavior analysis principles to simulate thousands of experiments on behavior change. This concept is illustrated through three simulated studies: functional analysis, functional communication training plus fading, and competing stimulus assessment, showing high matching results between artificial organisms and real clinical scenarios.
The episode concludes with reflections on the potential future applications of such artificial organisms in developing new technologies and improving clinical practice, alongside encouragement for listeners to engage with the content and join the ABA Cafe Facebook group for further discussion.
Show notes, links to article, and transcript are available at https://www.behavioristbookclub.com/blog
Show notes, links to article, and transcript are available at https://www.behavioristbookclub.com/blog
Hey there, fellow behavior enthusiasts! Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Behaviorist Book Club, your go-to podcast for all things behavior analysis. I'm your host, Matt Harrington, and I'm thrilled to have you join me as we delve into the captivating world of skill acquisition and behavior change.
In today's episode, we're diving deep into a groundbreaking research article by Tamrazi and Wiskow (2023) titled "Effects of Omission and Commission Errors during Tact Instructions." Trust me, folks, this one is a game-changer! We'll explore how errors, both of omission and commission, impact the effectiveness of behavior change interventions and uncover strategies to navigate these challenges like a pro.
Join me on a journey of discovery as we dissect the nuances of treatment fidelity and its crucial role in maximizing intervention outcomes. From my own evolution as a behavior analyst to the fascinating insights gleaned from the latest research, we'll cover it all in today's episode.
But that's not all! We'll also uncover practical implications for practitioners, sharing tips and tricks to mitigate the impact of errors and optimize learning for our clients. Whether you're a seasoned behavior analyst or just starting your journey, there's something for everyone in this jam-packed episode.
So grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and get ready to expand your knowledge and expertise in behavior analysis. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and leave a review if you enjoy today's episode. Your support means the world to us and helps us continue bringing you top-notch content week after week.
Get ready to unlock the secrets of skill acquisition and revolutionize your approach to behavior change. Let's dive in together on the Behaviorist Book Club podcast!
Show notes, links to article, and transcript are available at https://www.behavioristbookclub.com/blog
Welcome to the Behaviorist Book Club podcast, where we delve into the fascinating world of behavior analysis to uncover insights and strategies for meaningful behavior change. I'm your host, Matt Harrington, and I'm thrilled to guide you through our latest episode.
In this installment, we embark on a thought-provoking journey as we dissect a groundbreaking research article by Ferdinand and colleagues. Join me as we explore "Examining Patterns Suggestive of Acquisition During Functional Analyses, a Consecutive Controlled Series of 116 Cases," published in the esteemed Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Prepare to be captivated as we unravel the complexities of functional analyses and their implications for behavior change interventions. We'll navigate through intriguing findings, challenging conventional wisdom, and shedding light on the nuances of behavior patterns.
From the emergence of new functions to the role of pre-assessment procedures, we'll dive deep into the research, extracting practical insights for practitioners in the field. Whether you're a seasoned behavior analyst or an aspiring practitioner, this episode promises to expand your understanding and ignite new perspectives.
So grab your headphones, settle into your favorite listening spot, and join me on this enlightening journey through the world of behavior analysis. Together, let's uncover the secrets to unlocking meaningful behavior change. Tune in to the Behaviorist Book Club podcast now, and let the exploration begin!
Hey there, fellow behavior enthusiasts! Welcome back to the Behaviorist Book Club, your go-to podcast for all things related to behavior analysis and meaningful behavior change. I'm your host, Matt Harrington, and I'm thrilled to have you join me for another exciting episode.
In today's episode, we're diving deep into the world of behavior analysis with a fascinating research article by Morris and colleagues. Titled "Multiple Isolated Functions of Problematic Behavior: A Case Study," this study promises to provide valuable insights into the complexities of behavior assessment and intervention.
But before we jump into the nitty-gritty details, let's take a moment to reflect on the broader context of behavior analysis. We'll discuss the debate of isolated versus synthesized functional analysis and why it's time to move past the dichotomy and focus on what truly matters: effective assessment and intervention strategies.
Now, let's turn our attention to Morris et al.'s groundbreaking research. We'll explore the concept of multiply controlled behavior and how it differs from synthesized reinforcement contingencies.
But that's not all! Throughout the episode, I'll share personal anecdotes, insights from my own practice, and practical tips for applying the research findings in real-world settings. So whether you're a seasoned behavior analyst or just starting your journey in the field, there's something for everyone in today's episode.
So grab your headphones, settle in, and get ready for a thought-provoking discussion on behavior analysis and meaningful behavior change. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a comment, and share your thoughts with our vibrant community on the ABA Cafe Facebook group.
Thanks for tuning in, and let's embark on this exciting journey together!
Hey there, it's Matt Harrington, your host at the Behaviorist Book Club podcast! Get ready for another deep dive into the world of behavior analysis as we unpack a fascinating research article that's sure to spark some thought-provoking conversations.
In this episode, we're tackling a study by Helvey and colleagues (2023) titled "Evaluating Preference for Functional and Non-functional Stimuli in the Treatment of Destructive Behavior." Sounds intriguing, right? Well, it gets even better as we explore the nuances of functional analysis and client preference in behavior reduction interventions.
Discover how incorporating both functional and non-functional reinforcers into interventions can potentially enhance client preference and treatment outcomes. Plus, we'll delve into the importance of prioritizing client-centered approaches for more effective and socially valid interventions.
So, if you're ready to expand your understanding of behavior analysis and learn how to tailor interventions to better meet the needs of your clients, then this episode is a must-listen! Tune in now and let's embark on this insightful journey together.
Don't forget to subscribe to the Behaviorist Book Club podcast and join the vibrant community in the ABA Cafe Facebook group for more engaging discussions and resources. Until then, happy listening, and I'll catch you in the episode!
Hey there, fellow behavior enthusiasts! Welcome back to the Behaviors Book Club podcast, your go-to destination for insightful discussions and practical insights in the world of behavior analysis. I'm your host, Matt Harrington, and I'm thrilled to dive into today's episode with you.
In this installment, we're delving into a topic that's near and dear to my heart: compassion in behavior analysis. Join me as we explore the significance of compassion in our field and its profound impact on client outcomes.
We'll start by unpacking the perennial challenge of defining compassion within the context of behavior analysis. From there, we'll take a trip down memory lane to explore the historical roots of compassion, tracing its connection to social validity and ethical practice.
But we won't stop there. Oh no! We'll also dive into the latest research on teaching compassion skills to behavior analysis students. Spoiler alert: the results are eye-opening and incredibly promising.
And of course, no episode would be complete without some personal reflections. I'll share my own journey towards embodying compassion in my practice, along with some tips and tricks for integrating compassionate care into your daily interactions with clients and caregivers.
But wait, there's more! We'll also discuss the systemic considerations [00:05:00] of integrating compassion into behavior analysis education. Should interpersonal skills and compassionate care be integral components of master's programs? Let's dive into the debate and explore potential solutions.
So grab your favorite beverage, cozy up in your favorite listening spot, and join me for a thought-provoking and engaging conversation about compassion in behavior analysis. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just starting out on your behavior analysis journey, this episode has something for everyone.
Don't forget to hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode of the Behaviors Book Club podcast. And if you enjoy today's discussion, be sure to share it with your colleagues and friends. Together, let's spread the word about the transformative power of compassion in our field.
Thanks for tuning in, and I'll catch you in the next episode. Until then, stay curious and compassionate!
Hey there, fellow behavior enthusiasts! Welcome back to another episode of the Behaviorist Book Club. I'm your host, Matt Harrington, and today, we're diving deep into the world of behavior analysis research.
In this episode, we're unpacking a fascinating study titled "Repetitive Speech and Problem Behavior: A Functional Analysis of Precurrent Contingencies" by Stromeyer and colleagues. Join me as we explore the intricate dynamics of mand compliance and its impact on behavior change.
emystifying the concept of precurrent behavior and understanding how it influences the likelihood of reinforcement for subsequent actions. Then, we'll delve into the core of the study—mand compliance—and its role in repetitive speech and problem behavior.
But don't worry if you're not familiar with all the technical jargon. I'll break it down for you in simple terms and share real-life examples to illustrate the concepts.
We'll discuss the researchers' innovative approach to conducting functional analyses and how they developed intervention strategies to effectively shape behavior change. Along the way, we'll explore the challenges and limitations they faced and reflect on the ethical considerations of behavior interventions.
So whether you're a seasoned behavior analyst or just curious about the science behind human behavior, this episode is for you. Join me as we embark on a journey of discovery and uncover the secrets behind meaningful behavior change.
Don't forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and share your thoughts with us. Your engagement keeps the conversation going and helps us continue to explore new avenues in behavior analysis.
Thanks for tuning in, and let's dive into the fascinating world of behavior science together!
Citation for the article discussed: Strohmeier CW, Goetzel A, Deinlein S, Schmidt JD. Repetitive Speech and Problem Behavior: Functional Analysis of Precurrent Contingencies. Behav Anal Pract. 2022 Sep 21;16(3):745-754. doi: 10.1007/s40617-022-00743-3. PMID: 37680334; PMCID: PMC10480119.
Hey there, fellow behavior enthusiasts! Welcome back to the Behaviorist Book Club podcast, your go-to destination for all things behavior analysis. I'm your host, Matt Harrington, and boy, do I have an exciting episode lined up for you today!
In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of research methodologies and shaking things up with a discussion on the role of qualitative analysis in behavior analysis. Now, before you raise those eyebrows and start questioning everything you know about single-case design, hear me out!
We'll kick things off by addressing a common misconception: advocating for qualitative analysis doesn't mean tossing single-case design out the window. Nope, not at all! Instead, it's about enriching our toolkit and expanding our horizons to embrace a more holistic approach to research and clinical practice.
Join me on a journey through the evolution of behavior analysis as we explore the transition from lab-based experiments to real-world applications. We'll uncover the limitations of traditional research methodologies and discover how qualitative analysis can help us tackle complex societal issues like climate change and healthcare disparities.
But wait, there's more! We'll also discuss the importance of collaboration across disciplines and how qualitative analysis can bridge the gap between behavior analysis and other scientific fields. Plus, we'll dive into the practical implications for clinicians and explore how qualitative analysis can enhance the quality of care we provide to our clients.
So, buckle up and get ready for a mind-blowing conversation that challenges the status quo and sparks innovation in behavior analysis. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just dipping your toes into the world of behavior science, this episode is guaranteed to leave you inspired and eager to explore new horizons.
Thanks for tuning in, and don't forget to hit that subscribe button and share your thoughts in the comments. Together, let's embark on a journey of discovery and make a positive impact in the world of behavior analysis. See you on the airwaves!
Citation for the article discussed: Burney, V., Arnold-Saritepe, A. & McCann, C.M. Rethinking the Place of Qualitative Methods in Behavior Analysis. Perspect Behav Sci 46, 185–200 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40614-022-00362-x
Welcome back to the Behaviorist Book Club with your host, Matt Harrington! Join us as we dive deep into the world of behavior analysis, where meaningful change meets ethical decision-making. In this episode, we unpack the fascinating insights from a groundbreaking article that explores ethical decision-making models across disciplines.
After a brief hiatus, Matt returns with renewed energy and a fresh perspective, sharing personal anecdotes and practical tips for navigating ethical dilemmas in the field. From identifying potential risks to consulting diverse perspectives, Matt takes us on a journey through the intricate process of ethical decision-making.
Drawing inspiration from various disciplines, Matt emphasizes the importance of collaboration and cross-disciplinary discourse in shaping ethical standards. Through engaging discussions and insightful comparisons, he illuminates the key elements of ethical decision-making models and their real-world applications.
Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a curious newcomer, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable strategies for upholding ethical principles in behavior analysis. Join us as we explore the intersection of ethics and practice, and embark on a journey towards fostering positive change in our communities.
Tune in to the Behaviorist Book Club and be part of the conversation! Don't forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and join our vibrant community of research-minded practitioners. Together, let's elevate the standards of behavior analysis and make a meaningful difference in the world.
Citation for the article discussed: Suarez, V.D., Marya, V., Weiss, M.J. et al. Examination of Ethical Decision-Making Models Across Disciplines: Common Elements and Application to the Field of Behavior Analysis. Behav Analysis Practice 16, 657–671 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-022-00753-1
Join host Matt Harrington in a thought-provoking episode of the Behaviorist Book Club podcast as he delves into the world of behavior analysis from an Australian perspective. Discover the unique challenges and opportunities faced by aspiring behavior analysts in Australia and how they relate to the broader global community. Explore topics such as supervision capacity, delivery methods, and the barriers both supervisors and supervisees encounter.
This episode unpacks a recent study, "Supervision for Aspiring Behavior Analysts in Australia," shedding light on the struggles and solutions in a field that's gaining momentum Down Under. Whether you're a behavior analyst in Australia or elsewhere, you'll find valuable insights on defining quality supervision, navigating payment structures, and aligning supervision with your graduate program.
Join the conversation and gain a fresh perspective on behavior analysis while uncovering practical takeaways that can benefit practitioners worldwide. Subscribe, share, and leave a review to support the Behaviorist Book Club podcast in its mission to provide valuable content for behavior analysts everywhere.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Free 2 CEU course on Solving Clinical Challenges with Research- www.behavioristbookclub.com/solving
- Transcript- www.behavioristbookclub/blog
- Bayley et al., 2023- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-022-00739-z
Please contact Matt @ behavioristbookclub@gmail.com if you have any questions or if you need help accessing the full article!
Welcome to "The Behaviorist Bookclub," the podcast where practitioners gather to explore the latest research and concepts in behavior analysis. Hosted by Matt Harrington, this podcast is your gateway to a community dedicated to enhancing the practice of behavior analysis.
In this intriguing research article, titled "An Evaluation of Ethnicity Matching for Caregiver Telehealth Training in India," Matt breaks down the golden nuggets of practicality for practitioners. This article emphasizes the potential and unique challenges that telehealth and ethnicity matching creates.
Discover the importance of cultural awareness, understanding, and responsiveness in the world of behavior analysis. Matt presents a thought-provoking study that examines the impact of ethnicity matching on various critical variables in telehealth training. From fidelity to intervention and child behavior improvements to participant preferences, you'll gain insights that can transform your practice.
Join Matt as he unpacks the study's surprising findings, explores its limitations, and outlines practical steps for enhancing cultural responsiveness. Whether you're a seasoned behavior analyst or just starting in the field, this episode offers valuable knowledge and tools to elevate your practice and promote meaningful behavior change.
Tune in to "The Behaviorist Bookclub" and embark on a journey of continuous learning and improvement in behavior analysis.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Free 2 CEU course on Solving Clinical Challenges with Research- www.behavioristbookclub.com/solving
- Transcript- www.behavioristbookclub/blog
- Sivaraman et al., 2023- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-022-00738-0
Please contact Matt @ behavioristbookclub@gmail.com if you have any questions or if you need help accessing the full article!
Join host Matt Harrington in "The Behaviorist Bookclub" podcast as he explores the fascinating world of behavior analysis through a critical lens. In this episode, Matt deep-dives into an insightful research article comparing in-person and telehealth instruction for preschoolers with disabilities. Gain valuable insights into the rise of telehealth, its impact on work-life balance, the barriers it presents, and its evolving landscape. Discover how telehealth is shaping behavior analysis and learn about the research driving its application. Whether you're a practitioner or just curious about behavior analysis, this episode offers a comprehensive exploration of telehealth's role in facilitating meaningful behavior change. Tune in and stay informed about the latest developments in the field.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Free 2 CEU course on Solving Clinical Challenges with Research- www.behavioristbookclub.com/solving
- Transcript- www.behavioristbookclub/blog
- Peysin et al., 2023- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-022-00737-1
Please contact Matt @ behavioristbookclub@gmail.com if you have any questions or if you need help accessing the full article!
Join host Matt Harrington on the Behaviorist Book Club podcast as we dive into the realm of sensory-based interventions in classrooms. In this episode, we dissect a study investigating the impact of fidget cubes on students with attention difficulties. Explore the study's methodology, findings, and the vital collaboration between behavior analysts and occupational therapists. Discover the nuances of individualized interventions, the limitations of broad approaches, and the potential for more holistic measurement methods. Through critical analysis, we challenge assumptions and highlight the need for evidence-based practices and interdisciplinary cooperation. Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration of sensory interventions and their implications for behavior analysis in real-world settings.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Free 2 CEU course on Solving Clinical Challenges with Research- www.behavioristbookclub.com/solving
- Transcript- www.behavioristbookclub/blog
- Croley et al., 2023- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-022-00734-4
Please contact Matt @ behavioristbookclub@gmail.com if you have any questions or if you need help accessing the full article!
Dive into the fascinating world of evidence-based practices and multidisciplinary collaboration with "The Behaviorist Book Club" podcast. Host Matt Harrington explores the nuances of translating non-behavioral interventions into behavioral principles, uncovering how behavior analysts can contribute to diverse teams and create impactful interventions. Join us as we break down complex concepts and discuss practical ways behavior analysts can bridge the gap between various disciplines for meaningful behavior change. Tune in to discover how a strong foundation in behavior analysis can empower professionals to collaborate effectively and improve client outcomes. Subscribe now to join the community of practitioners dedicated to enhancing their understanding and application of evidence-based practices.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Free 2 CEU course on Solving Clinical Challenges with Research- www.behavioristbookclub.com/solving
- Transcript- www.behavioristbookclub/blog
- Bowman & Weiss, 2023- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-022-00736-2
Please contact Matt @ behavioristbookclub@gmail.com if you have any questions or if you need help accessing the full article!
Welcome to the Behaviorist Book Club, hosted by Matt Harrington. In this episode, we explore the world of behavior analysis and how technology is transforming the way we approach fieldwork tracking. Discover how asynchronous online instruction and computer-based modules are reshaping the education of future behavior analysts. We delve into a recent study by Atkinson and colleagues, exploring the benefits of this innovative approach. Find out how students can now learn at their own pace, absorb information through interactive modules, and practice their skills in realistic scenarios. With technology leading the way, we're on the cusp of a new era in behavior analysis education. Join us as we discuss the potential impact of this exciting development and its role in shaping the future of our field. If you're a practitioner, a student, or simply intrigued by the intersection of technology and behavior analysis, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to stay informed and inspired on the cutting edge of behavior analysis education.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Free 2 CEU course on Solving Clinical Challenges with Research- www.behavioristbookclub.com/solving
- Transcript- www.behavioristbookclub/blog
- Atkinson et al., 2023- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-022-00732-6
Please contact Matt @ behavioristbookclub@gmail.com if you have any questions or if you need help accessing the full article!
Welcome to the Behaviorist Book Club, your portal into the fascinating realm of behavior analysis. I'm your host, Matt Harrington, and in this episode, we embark on a thought-provoking journey through the world of autism intervention and behavior analysis.
We delve into a study titled "Geographic Access to Registered Behavior Technicians Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder." Join me as we explore the intricate struggle of behavior analysis services and uncover the challenges and opportunities that lie within. From the roles of BCBAs ® and RBTs® to the potential of telehealth and the intriguing concept of independent behaviorists, we dissect the intricate pieces that form the complete picture of autism intervention.
Through engaging insights, real-world examples, and thought-provoking discussions, we unravel the significance of RBT® accessibility, the potential of telehealth in expanding service reach, and the innovative concept of independent behaviorists. Join us as we navigate through the landscape of behavior analysis, seeking to enhance the lives of individuals with autism and create a brighter future for all. Tune in, explore, and let's uncover the hidden dimensions of behavior analysis together.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Free 2 CEU course on Solving Clinical Challenges with Research- www.behavioristbookclub.com/solving
- Transcript- www.behavioristbookclub/blog
- Yingling et al., 2023- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-022-00729-1
Please contact Matt @ behavioristbookclub@gmail.com if you have any questions or if you need help accessing the full article!
Step into the captivating realm of behavior analysis with the Behaviorist Book Club podcast, hosted by the insightful and enthusiastic Matt Harrington. Join our vibrant community of practitioners committed to empowering clients with meaningful behavior change. In this riveting episode, we delve into the intriguing world of precision teaching and the transformative power of standard celeration charting.
Matt introduces a groundbreaking research article titled "Implementation of Frequency Building and Precision Teaching to Teach Sight Words via Synchronous Learning: A Case Study" by Dietrich and Li (2023). Prepare to embark on a journey through the realm of precision teaching and its application in real-world scenarios.
As Matt candidly shares summary, he navigates the complexities of standard celeration charting, shedding light on its potential advantages and limitations. With candor and curiosity, he explores the nuances of the study's methods and results, providing a thought-provoking analysis that will leave you eager to learn more.
Uncover the predictive power of standard celeration, the art of goal-setting, and the challenges of integrating precision teaching into caregivers' lives. This episode challenges assumptions, sparks intrigue, and encourages you to explore the untapped potential of standard celeration charting.
Whether you're a seasoned behavior analyst or a curious learner, this episode promises valuable insights and a fresh perspective on precision teaching's impact. Join the Behaviorist Book Club podcast community as we delve into the world of behavior analysis, dive deep into research, and embrace the quest for continuous growth. Subscribe now and embark on an enriching journey of discovery and transformation.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Free 2 CEU course on Solving Clinical Challenges with Research- www.behavioristbookclub.com/solving
- Transcript- www.behavioristbookclub/blog
- Dietrich & Li, 2023-https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-022-00721-9
Please contact Matt @ behavioristbookclub@gmail.com if you have any questions or if you need help accessing the full article!
Welcome to the Behaviorist Book Club, hosted by Matt Harrington. Join our community of practitioners dedicated to facilitating meaningful behavior change for clients. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of behavior analysis, focusing on the crucial topic of skill acquisition and protocol development.
Matt introduces a groundbreaking article, "Identifying and Training Skill Acquisition: Protocol Development - A Preliminary Investigation" by Parker and colleagues (2023). The episode uncovers two key aspects: computer-based instruction (CBI) and the development of written protocols.
Computer-based instruction is revolutionizing the dissemination of behavior analysis knowledge. Just as you're engaging with this podcast, technology is enabling the sharing of research-based protocols to practitioners worldwide. This scalable approach bridges the gap between research and practice, allowing evidence-based strategies to be effectively shared and utilized.
The episode delves into the critical importance of fidelity in skill acquisition. Matt emphasizes that written protocols serve as task analyses for interventions, ensuring consistency and effective implementation. He highlights the pros and cons of pre-made curricula, stressing the need for individualization and client-centered goal selection.
The article's innovative approach combines CBI with protocol development. Matt explores the strengths and limitations of this method, shedding light on its impact on behavior analyst training and protocol refinement. While the research shows promising results, Matt offers insightful critiques and suggestions for further exploration.
Throughout the episode, Matt's engaging style, real-world examples, and practical insights will captivate and inform listeners. Join the Behaviorist Book Club podcast for an in-depth exploration of behavior analysis, protocol development, and the exciting future of practitioner-focused research. Subscribe, share, and become part of our community of passionate behavior change advocates.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Free 2 CEU course on Solving Clinical Challenges with Research- www.behavioristbookclub.com/solving
- Transcript- www.behavioristbookclub/blog
- Parker et al., 2023-https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-022-00726-4
Please contact Matt @ behavioristbookclub@gmail.com if you have any questions or if you need help accessing the full article!
Welcome to the Behaviorist Book Club, a podcast dedicated to the science of behavior analysis and its practical applications. I'm your host, Matt Harrington. In this episode, we dive into an enlightening article published in Behavior Analysis in Practice, Cowen and colleagues' "A Decision-Making Tree for Evaluating and Selecting Prompting Strategies" from 2023.
Have you ever felt frustrated by the subjective nature of prompting? Are you tired of relying on trial and error when choosing prompt strategies? Join us as we explore how Cowen et al. tackle these challenges head-on. In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the intricacies of prompting strategies, examining the delicate balance between providing the right amount of guidance to learners while ensuring accurate responses.
Matt Harrington takes you on a journey through the article, breaking down the SWEEPs system – a Systematic Worksheet for the Evaluation of Effective Prompting Strategies. He explores the practical applications of this systematic approach, dissecting its components, and sharing insights on how it can transform your teaching practices.
Discover how SWEEPs revolutionizes prompt selection by synthesizing research findings into a clear decision-making tool. Uncover the advantages of this systematic approach, from evaluating motor imitation skills to determining the most effective delay intervals. Matt also reflects on his personal experiences and offers a critical analysis of the barriers that may hinder the adoption of evidence-based prompting strategies in real-world clinical settings.
Join us in exploring the potential of SWEEPs to optimize your teaching methods and elevate behavior analysis to new heights. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just starting your journey in behavior analysis, this episode offers valuable insights that can reshape your approach to prompt selection and ultimately lead to more efficient and effective behavior change interventions. Don't miss out on this engaging discussion – tune in now and enhance your understanding of evidence-based prompting strategies.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- 2 CEU course on Solving Clinical Challenges with Research- www.behavioristbookclub.com/solving
- Transcript- www.behavioristbookclub/blog
- Cowen et al., 2023- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-022-00722-8
Please contact Matt @ behavioristbookclub@gmail.com if you have any questions or if you need help accessing the full article!
Step into the world of behavior analysis with the Behaviorist Book Club podcast! Hosted by the passionate Matt Harrington, this podcast is your guide to exploring the fascinating realm of meaningful behavior change. Join our dedicated community of practitioners who are driven to help clients achieve socially significant transformations.
In this episode, we dive into the captivating study titled "Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Efficacy of a Smartphone Based Contingency Management Intervention for Buprenorphine Adherence." Matt takes you on a riveting journey through the research, breaking down key concepts and insights.
Contingency management takes center stage as we explore its application in addiction treatment, medication adherence, and beyond. Matt's engaging style brings to light the power of providing reinforcers contingent upon behavior verification. Discover how contingency management can transform lives, impact public policy, and offer innovative solutions to societal challenges.
With a focus on accountability, peer recovery coaches, and valuable mental health services, the episode showcases a holistic approach to behavior change. Matt's expert analysis and enthusiastic narration make complex ideas accessible and thought-provoking.
Whether you're an ABA professional, caregiver, or simply curious about behavior science, this podcast promises to broaden your understanding and spark meaningful conversations. Tune in, subscribe, and be part of the Behaviorist Book Club community as we unravel the intricacies of behavior analysis and its real-world applications. Don't miss out on this enriching experience – hit play and join us on this enlightening journey!
Resources mentioned in this episode
- 2 CEU course on Solving Clinical Challenges with Research- www.behavioristbookclub.com/solving
- Transcript- www.behavioristbookclub/blog
- DeFulio et al., 2023- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-022-00730-8
Please contact Matt @ behavioristbookclub@gmail.com if you have any questions or if you need help accessing the full article!
Dive into the intriguing world of behavior analysis with the Behaviorist Book Club podcast! Join your host, Matt Harrington, as he explores the captivating article "Current Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis in Mainland China" by Huang and colleagues. In this episode, Matt delves into the significance of cultural responsiveness in behavior analysis, drawing valuable lessons from China's unique journey.
Discover how China's ABA scene has evolved over the past two decades, and how cultural barriers have influenced the approach to behavior change. Matt highlights the importance of understanding Confucianism's impact on the perception of behavior analysis and how it shapes the dissemination of ABA principles.
Uncover the challenges faced by practitioners and researchers in China, from limited university-based programs to skepticism towards single subject designs. Matt provides actionable insights for effective dissemination and emphasizes the power of captioning and translating content to bridge language barriers.
If you're passionate about behavior analysis and eager to explore the intersections of culture, research, and practice, this episode is a must-listen. Join the Behaviorist Book Club community in unraveling the complexities of behavior change and its global implications. Don't miss out – tune in now!
Resources mentioned in this episode
- 2 CEU course on Solving Clinical Challenges with Research- www.behavioristbookclub.com/solving
- Transcript- www.behavioristbookclub/blog
- Huang et al., 2023- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-022-00751-3
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Welcome to the Behaviorist Book Club podcast! I'm your host, Matt Harrington, and today we're diving into an intriguing article that redefines how we approach behavior change in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
In this episode, we unpack the concept of group contingencies and their influence on ABA service delivery. Imagine trying to measure progress across diverse clients – from those with severe behaviors to those striving for social skills. Enter group contingencies: behavioral relationships shaping how individuals respond to consequences.
We explore independent, dependent, and interdependent operant group contingencies, each impacting behavior differently. But the real game-changer is the metacontingency – think of it as teamwork on steroids. It’s where interlocking behaviors collaboratively drive a shared goal, similar to a sports team clinching a championship through combined effort.
How does this apply to ABA? We tie these ideas to key performance indicators (KPIs), tracking progress and enhancing team dynamics. By manipulating interlocking behavioral contingencies and cultural consequences, you’ll discover a new level of effectiveness in achieving behavior change.
Whether you're a manager or practitioner, this episode offers insights to revolutionize your ABA practice. Tune in to learn how to harness the power of group contingencies and metacontingencies for more impactful behavior change. Thanks for joining the Behaviorist Book Club – where understanding behavior leads to transformative change!
Resources mentioned in this episode
- 2 CEU course on Solving Clinical Challenges with Research- www.behavioristbookclub.com/solving
- Transcript- www.behavioristbookclub/blog
- Silabaugh, 2023- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-022-00750-4
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Welcome back to another episode of the Behaviorist Book Club podcast. I'm your host, Matt Harrington, and I'm thrilled to have you join us today. In today's episode, we're diving deep into a systematic review that explores the collateral effects of antecedent exercise on stereotypy and other non-stereotypic behaviors exhibited by individuals with autism spectrum disorder. This fascinating study was conducted by Wong in 2022 and provides valuable insights into the world of behavior analysis.
Before we get started, I want to emphasize a couple of important disclaimers that are crucial to understanding the context of this review. First and foremost, stereotypy should not be targeted unless there are severe safety concerns or specific requests from the individual. It's imperative that we prioritize the client's preferences and consent when considering interventions for stereotypy.
Throughout this episode, we'll explore the concept of matched stimulation versus competing stimulation, and how it relates to the effectiveness of antecedent-based exercise. We'll also touch on the intriguing idea of sensory diets and how they might intersect with our understanding of matching sensory needs with exercise preferences.
The systematic review itself presents a compelling range of studies that highlight the positive effects of antecedent-based exercise on reducing stereotypy and enhancing prosocial behaviors. However, as with any research, we must be cautious of publication bias and the need for multidisciplinary collaboration to fully understand the underlying mechanisms at play.
So, if you're ready to dive into the world of behavior analysis, systematic reviews, and the potential benefits of antecedent-based exercise, then let's get started on this insightful journey. As always, feel free to share your thoughts, questions, and feedback in our ABA Cafe Facebook group. Your engagement is what drives the vibrant discussions that enrich our understanding of behavior analysis. Thank you for tuning in, and let's begin exploring the intricate world of behavior change together.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- 2 CEU course on Solving Clinical Challenges with Research- www.behavioristbookclub.com/solving
- Transcript- www.behavioristbookclub/blog
- Wong et al., 2023- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-022-00746-0
Please contact Matt @ behavioristbookclub@gmail.com if you have any questions or if you need help accessing the full article!
🎙️ Welcome to the Behaviorist Book Club Podcast! 📚
Are you a passionate practitioner in the world of behavior analysis, eager to help your clients achieve meaningful and socially significant behavior change? If so, you're in the right place. I'm your host, Matt Harrington, and I'm thrilled to guide you through an engaging journey in our field.
In today's episode, we're delving into the intriguing world of behavior analysis with a focus on a groundbreaking article that has sparked a wealth of discussions. Join me as we explore "15 Years and Counting: The Dissemination Impact of Behavior Analysis in Practice," authored by Critchfield and colleagues, published in 2023.
Now, I must admit, this article isn't an immediate solution to your clinical challenges, but it holds immense value when we consider the underlying purpose of various journals in our field. You see, there's a unique history behind the inception of Behavior Analysis in Practice (BAP), and this article offers a deep dive into the minds of its founders, unraveling the "why" behind this journal's creation.
Let's talk about the journal itself—Behavior Analysis in Practice. Ever wondered why it exists alongside the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (JABA)? They may seem similar at first glance, but they cater to different audiences. While JABA primarily serves researchers aiming to advance the science, BAP is your go-to for practical, actionable insights aimed at practitioners like you, who are focused on refining methodologies and technologies.
But what sets BAP apart? It's the flexibility it offers. Articles here embrace a more approachable language, stepping away from the strict scientific jargon, while still maintaining rigorous scientific quality. This flexibility ensures that the research is ready to tackle the real-world, messy, and diverse clinical settings we navigate daily. Plus, BAP doesn't just focus on hard skills; it's a goldmine for those essential soft skills, like empathy and compassion, that truly make a difference in building effective relationships with caregivers and clients.
And now, the big question: Is Behavior Analysis in Practice truly reaching its intended audience effectively? How do we measure its impact on practitioners? Enter altmetric data—a fascinating approach that gauges an article's virality and shareability across the vast expanse of the internet. Think of it as a dissemination score that goes beyond traditional citations, capturing the attention and engagement of everyday practitioners.
So, what's the takeaway here? Behavior Analysis in Practice may not have the same impact score as JABA, but it resonates deeply with practitioners, making waves in the real world of behavior analysis. Dive into this episode as we unpack the vital role of BAP in shaping our field, enhancing your clinical skills, and ultimately, making a profound impact on the lives of those you serve.
Before I sign off, a quick favor: If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with fellow practitioners. Your support goes a long way in boosting the visibility of this podcast and the valuable insights we discuss.
Thank you for joining me on this captivating journey through the Behaviorist Book Club. Until next time, keep exploring, keep learning, and keep making a difference in the lives of your clients.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- 2 CEU course on Solving Clinical Challenges with Research- www.behavioristbookclub.com/solving
- Transcript & Blog- www.behavioristbookclub/blog
- Critchfield et al., 2023- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-022-00744-2
Please contact Matt @ behavioristbookclub@gmail.com if you have any questions or if you need help accessing the full article!
Welcome to the Behaviorist Book Club, a podcast for practitioners dedicated to achieving meaningful and socially significant behavior change for their clients. I'm your host, Matt Harrington. In this episode, we delve into an intriguing study published in 2023 by Han and colleagues, examining trends in reporting procedural integrity in behavior analysis journals. While the research may seem data-heavy, we're zooming in on the practical implications for practitioners.
Procedural integrity and treatment fidelity are at the heart of behavior analysis, ensuring that interventions are applied exactly as designed. Think of it as a key ingredient in the recipe for success. We break down complex concepts into accessible insights, so whether you're on your daily commute or about to start your workday, you'll find value here.
Matt takes you on a journey through the study's findings, shedding light on the underreporting of procedural integrity, even in high-risk articles. But this isn't just about numbers; it's about what this means for behavior analysts like you. We uncover the common barriers to tracking fidelity, from fear of correcting behavior to time constraints and technology hurdles.
Don't worry; we're not leaving you hanging. Matt shares practical solutions to overcome these barriers, empowering you to enhance your supervision and observation skills. By focusing on fidelity, you'll be better equipped to navigate the challenges that arise in the real-world application of behavior analysis.
Join the conversation in the ABA Cafe Facebook group to connect with like-minded practitioners who share your passion for research-minded practice. So, whether you're new to the world of procedural integrity or a seasoned behavior analyst seeking fresh insights, this episode has something for you. Subscribe, leave a review, and let's dive into the world of behavior change together.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- 2 CEU course on Solving Clinical Challenges with Research- www.behavioristbookclub.com/solving
- Transcript & Blog- www.behavioristbookclub/blog
- Han et al., 2023- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-022-00741-5
Please contact Matt @ behavioristbookclub@gmail.com if you have any questions or if you need help accessing the full article!
Resources mentioned in this episode
- 2 CEU course on Solving Clinical Challenges with Research- www.behavioristbookclub.com/solving
- Transcript- www.behavioristbookclub/blog
- Fraidlin et al., 2023- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-022-00728-2
Please contact Matt @ behavioristbookclub@gmail.com if you have any questions or if you need help accessing the full article!
Resources mentioned in this episode
- 2 CEU course on Solving Clinical Challenges with Research- www.behavioristbookclub.com/solving
- Transcript- www.behavioristbookclub/blog
- Slanzi & Sellers, 2023- Paying for Supervision: Barriers, Solutions, and Opportunities | SpringerLink
Please contact Matt @ behavioristbookclub@gmail.com if you have any questions or if you need help accessing the full article!
In this slightly different episode, we go over all the articles in the newest issue of JABA, Volume 56, Issue 1! From ABA and Zoo to extinction bursts, this issue has it all. We are going to chat about each and every one and then get practical so YOU can learn to apply what you have read!
Hey there!
In this shorter episode, we talk about nonconcurrent multiple baselines and why is is SO important for practitioners to try to use experimental designs and demonstrate functional control in their clinical work. The benefits are numerous, and because of articles like this one, the options for designs are numerous as well!
Citation
Slocum, T.A., Joslyn, P.R., Nichols, B. et al. Revisiting an Analysis of Threats to Internal Validity in Multiple Baseline Designs. Perspect Behav Sci 45, 681–694 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40614-022-00351-0
This episode, we talk about preference assessments! I guess, to be more specific, we talk about preference assessment stability regarding potential sexual partners. And while this may not be the MOST applied topic, I would argue that it is actually pretty dang useful to us practitioners who utilize reinforcement every single day!
Remember to check out our Manding to Mastery Course by going to www.behavioristbookclub.com/manding and submit questions to the show by going to www.behavioristbookclub.com/question-submission
Citation
Jarmolowicz, D.P., LeComte, R.S. and Lemley, S.M. (2022), A multiple-stimulus-without-replacement assessment for sexual partners: Test–retest stability. Jnl of Applied Behav Analysis, 55: 1059-1067. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.936
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In this podcast, we talk about a new JABA article all about building objective friendship building skills. Usually, I am not a fan of social skills research, but this article was really cool to me due to how objective and specific the whole analysis was.
After talking about the article, we answer a question from a practitioner on social stories!
Citation:
Hood, S.A., Gopez, J.M., Fallon, M.J., Byczynski, F.A., Aquino, S.C. and Monroy, S. (2022), The beginning of a friendship: Teaching individuals with autism to identify shared interests. Jnl of Applied Behav Analysis, 55: 1030-1058. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.951
Blog/transcript- www.behavioristbookclub.com/blog
Check out this new episode where we talk about the new paper from Dubuque & Kazemi, as well as take a question on transitions in the school setting!Dubuque, E.M., Kazemi, E. An Investigation of BCBA Exam Pass Rates as a Quality Indicator of Applied Behavior Analysis Training Programs . Behav Analysis Practice 15, 909–923 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00660-x
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In this slightly different episode, we are going to listen to the first video on my Confessions series, where I break down the top 5 mistakes I made as a new analyst while working with the functional analysis.
In this episode, we talk about skipping the caregiver interview, and why that is the WORST thing you can do!For more on this course and to see the rest of the course for free, go to https://www.behavioristbookclub.com/confessions-training
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Your hosts, Dr. Jennifer Haddock, BCBA-D and Matt Harrington, BCBA present in our new comment and our new format! We talk about whose responsibility it is to teaching assent and assent withdrawal, the graduate schools or the supervision settings. We also answer a new question from social media on ethics and what to do next!
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After a little bit of break, we are back! Back and dare I say it, better than ever? Matt no longer is alone on this podcast, as we bring on Dr. Jennifer Haddock to be a permanent cohost! In this fun, short episode, we do a little bit of chatting and telling our stories. This is a great episode to listen to peel back the curtain and get to know your hosts a little bit!
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Hello there everyone! During this podcast, we break down two more articles from JABA 55.3! We first talk about structured criteria usage in research and how this relates to clinicians. We end with a fascinating conversation about FCT and schedule thinning following FCT. These authors have some tricks up their sleeve that have not been seen yet!
Citations
Dowdy, A., Jessel, J., Saini, V., & Peltier, C. (2022). Structured visual analysis of single-case experimental design data: Developments and technological advancements. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(2), 451-462. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.899
Miller, S. A., Fisher, W. W., Greer, B. D., Saini, V., & Keevy, M. D. (2022). Procedures for determining and then modifying the extinction component of multiple schedules for destructive behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(2), 463-480. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.896
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Check out this quick walk through Kanaman et al., 2022 as we talk about how social interaction can change the results of your preference assessment!
Kanaman, N. A., Hubbs, A. L., Dozier, C. L., Jones, B. A., Foley, E., & Brandt, J. A. (2022). Evaluating the effects of social interaction on the results of preference assessments for leisure items. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(2), 430-450. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.897
Hello there! On this podcast, lets take a short jaunt through PFA and SBT methodology! This is a little preview of my new email course, 12 days to PFA and SBT. If you want to register, you can put your email in here!
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Hello there everyone! During this podcast, we listen to my recent webinar training, How to Analyze any Research Article in under 15 minutes. With my special key placement identification strategy, I train you how-to pull-out information that you need easily! Now, in audio form, this training is even easier to listen to, and should be of help to any behavior analyst or grad student in ABA. If you would like to watch the full FB live, check it out at this link- https://fb.watch/dWzkRZbCjI/
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Hey there! On this episode of One Less Lonely Practitioner, we talk to Shane Spiker! Shane (as you learn in the episode) is a person who wears many hats! On this episode, we dive into online schools, supervision and training, and end with a conversation about his publishing companies new peer reviewed journal, 7 dimensions. Some of the things you will learn is how to get the most out of an online program, and what the nuts and bolts of running an academic journal looks like!
Get the 7 Dimensions journal summary! https://www.behavioristbookclub.com/offers/V7JbVZx2
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To find more of Shane WND Press: https://www.wndpress.com/
Links to Podcasts: https://www.wndpress.com/podcasts
Resources discussed in the show:
PBS RBT Course: https://www.teampbs.com/upcomingeventsnew.aspx
7 Dimensions Journal: https://www.wndpress.com/product-page/seven-dimensions-volume-1-spring-2022
Critchfield TS, Reed DD. The Fuzzy Concept of Applied Behavior Analysis Research. Behav Anal. 2017 May 15;40(1):123-159. doi: 10.1007/s40614-017-0093-x. PMID: 31976938; PMCID: PMC6701210.
Ward SN, Hanley GP, Warner CA, Gage EE. Does teaching an omnibus mand preclude the development of specifying mands? J Appl Behav Anal. 2021 Jan;54(1):248-269. doi: 10.1002/jaba.784. Epub 2020 Oct 14. PMID: 33058160.
Hey there! On this episode of One Less Lonely Practitioner, we talk to Penny Halloway! Penny is both an admin of the very popular PFA & SBT Community: My way to HRE Facebook group and works and specializes in the home setting. During this episode, we talk about building rapport in the home setting, putting values and learning first during caregiver conversations, and the role of social media in building an online community.
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To find more of Hilary Facebook Page: PFA and SBT Community
Facebook Group: PFA & SBT Community: My way to HRE
Resources discussed in the show:
PIVOT Values Questionnaire: https://m.facebook.com/groups/403556143453216/permalink/1292188901256598/
Humble Behaviorism Redux article: https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007/s42822-022-00092-4?sharing_token=HA5lgn5T9P3FDuE4SiREsve4RwlQNchNByi7wbcMAY4D7s_IQkZghGOKheLJTVSid3z0J4UZ5ZBuKfyzA0qsc7HTmoc_e2GQ93-qx4PO3jLdkSDxs3dqnL-krSvoL5Ou-RHRXgi1niqQG4DVhsnIN5IdxjICyCmATQ7_FiDQoOE%3D
Assent Research Article: Morris C, Detrick JJ, Peterson SM. Participant assent in behavior analytic research: Considerations for participants with autism and developmental disabilities. J Appl Behav Anal. 2021 Sep;54(4):1300-1316. doi: 10.1002/jaba.859. Epub 2021 Jun 18. PMID: 34144631.
Welcome to another episode of JABA in One Take! During this episode, we talk to about peer-tutoring, telehealth training, and intraverbal tacting! It is a wide range of topics, but we get through all of them efficiently, hitting the golden nuggets on each article! We are continuing to work through JABA Volume 55, Issue 2, so hang around and listen a while!
Citations discussed
Verdun, V. R., Fienup, D. M., Chiasson, B. A., & Greer, R. D. (2022). Arranging peer-tutoring instruction to promote inference-making. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(2), 369-394. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.895
Neely, L., Tsami, L., Graber, J., & Lerman, D. C. (2022). Towards the development of a curriculum to train behavior analysts to provide services via telehealth. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(2), 395-411. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.904
Rodriguez, N. M., Aragon, M. A., McKeown, C. A., & Glodowski, K. R. (2022). Facilitating the emergence of intraverbal tacts in children with autism spectrum disorder: A preliminary analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(2), 412-429. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.898
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Hey there! Welcome to another episode of JABA in One Take, where we break down and cover current ABA articles!
Here are the articles discussed!
- Gover, H. C., Hanley, G. P., & Ruppel, K. W. (2022). On the generality of preference for contingent reinforcement. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(2), 318-336. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.892
- Beaulieu, L. & Jimenez-Gomez, C. (2022). Cultural responsiveness in applied behavior analysis: Self-assessment. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(2), 337-356. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.907
- Hausman, N. L., Javed, N., Bednar, M. K., Guell, M., Schaller, E., Nevill, R. E., & Kahng, S. (2022). Interobserver agreement: A preliminary investigation into how much is enough? Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(2), 357-368. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.811
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Hey there! On this episode of One Less Lonely Practitioner, we talk to Hillary Laney! Hillary is both an admin of the very popular PFA & SBT Community: My way to HRE Facebook group and the VP of Practical Functional Assessment at Centria Autism. During this episode, we talk about some of the ways you can be an ethical behavior analyst on social media and also how to promote big SHIFTS in organizations!
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To find more of Hilary Facebook Page: PFA and SBT Community
Facebook Group: PFA & SBT Community: My way to HRE
Centria FB Page: Centria Autism
Hillary’s Centria Email: Hillary.laney@centriahealthcare.com
Resources discussed in the show:
Pat Friman on The Daily BA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyClJpztOSs
Pyramidal Training Citation: Kuhn, S.A.C., Lerman, D.C. and Vorndran, C.M. (2003), PYRAMIDAL TRAINING FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH PROBLEM BEHAVIOR. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 36: 77-88. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.2003.36-77
Hey there! On this episode of One Less Lonely Practitioner, we talk to Patrick Jecmen! Patrick is a school- based Behavior Analyst and has been in schools his whole career. Some of the things that we discuss is how to use single case design in school settings and how to get really strong buy in from teachers and paraprofessionals!
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To find more of Patrick! http://LearningBehaviorAnalysis.com/
On Facebook- @learningbehavioranalysis
Welcome back to the podcast! We welcome Maggie Ruckle, a Clinical Specialist over at the Kennedy Krieger Institute to talk about everything from severe challenging behavior to promoting a circumstantial view of behavior during parent training!
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To find more of Maggie! @theappalachianbehaviorist
Citation to the discussed article Friman, P. C. (2021). There is no such thing as a bad boy: The Circumstances View of problem behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54(2) 636-653. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.816
Let’s get excited again about ACT by learning a lot of the background technology. RFT is like the engine that powers ACT, as stated by Tarbox et al., 2020. This article breaks down terms and then shows the average practitioner how to apply this process to a practitioner science.
Kelly, A. D., Kelly, M. E. (2022). Acceptance and Commitment Training in Applied Behavior Analysis: Where Have You Been All My Life? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 43–54 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00587-3
Rather than getting caught up in the bullish excitement of ACT, let's look at a critique of the technology. Sandox et al., 2021 gives us a really good critique of Tarbox et al. and helps to focus future ACT research on a direct assessment.
Sandoz, E. K., Gould, E. R., & DuFrene, T. (2021). Ongoing, Explicit, and Direct Functional Assessment is a Necessary Component of ACT as Behavior Analysis: A Response to Tarbox et al. (2020). Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 33–42. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00607-2
This week, we are going to break down and have a conversation about acceptance and commitment therapy/training. Tarbox et al., wrote a great paper explaining a little bit about ACT and how it fits into the behavior analytic lense. However, such a large topic results in a large paper, so we are going to break this article up into two podcasts. This next part goes into some of the common criticisms of ACT and how ACT is baked into the task list!
Tarbox, J., Szabo, T. G., & Aclan, M. Acceptance and Commitment Training Within the Scope of Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis. Behavior Analysis Practice 15, 11–32 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-020-00466-3
This week, we are going to break down and have a conversation about acceptance and commitment therapy/training. Tarbox et al., wrote a great paper explaining a little bit about ACT and how it fits into the behavior analytic lense. However, such a large topic results in a large paper, so we are going to break this article up into two podcasts. The first one goes over how the basics of ACT work and how it fits into the seven dimensions of behavior analysis.
Tarbox, J., Szabo, T. G., & Aclan, M. Acceptance and Commitment Training Within the Scope of Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis. Behavior Analysis Practice 15, 11–32 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-020-00466-3
This fun article covers another application of behavioral skills training. This time, these researchers take to the college campus to try to help Frat and Sorority members pour accurate servings of beer. It seems like they hit quite a few roadblocks, and we are here to talk about them! This is a fun one, and another great application of our science past our little bubble.
Strickland, M. A., & Kohn, C. S. (2022). Behavioral skills training to teach college students to free-pour standard servings of alcohol. Behavioral Interventions, 1– 17. https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.1873
*Correction- I thought that this article was from Behavior Analysis in Practice, but it is from Behavioral Interventions.
During this podcast, we break down an interesting article from Behavior Analysis in Practice. Aciu et al., 2021 looks at the application of behavioral skills training to CPR. What I found fascinating about this article was the focus on a topic that was outside of our behaviorist bubble, so during this chat we focus on what this article did right, and what could be improved on regarding dissemination efforts.
Aciu, J-L. A., Vladescu, J. C., Marano-Frezza, K. E., Reeve, K. F., & Gravina, N. (2021). Teaching hands-only CPR using behavioral skills training. Behavioral Interventions, 36(4), 1– 16. https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.1820
*Correction- I thought that this article was from Behavior Analysis in Practice, but it is from Behavioral Interventions.
Well, we wrapped up another volume of JABA. 19 articles and about 304 pages of research. Tune in for this episode to catch my best of, and to hear my thoughts on the can’t miss articles that came out this winter.
The rise of remote CEU opportunities has been exponential. Most analysts I know get their CEUs from online webinars or podcasts. However, there has been little research in effective telehealth training, especially in more complex topics, such as the set up and application of the functional analysis. These researchers evaluate a completely remote option for training, and then take feedback to adjust their methodology mid paper!
Lloveras, L. A., Tate, S. A., Vollmer, T. R., King, M., Jones, H., & Peters, K. P. (2022). Training behavior analysts to conduct functional analyses using a remote group behavioral skills training package. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(1), 290-304. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.893
I have never been shy about my love of the trial based functional analysis. I think it’s a great tool and a great way to quickly identify a function. This article applies this methodology to behavioral feeding and compares it to the more traditional extended FA. There findings are interesting, so I would check this one out!
Andersen, A. S., Hansen, B. A., & Peterson, K. M. (2022). An evaluation of trial-based functional analyses of inappropriate mealtime behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(1), 264-289. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.888
Bilingual learners present specific challenges for language development. For example, what are the most efficient way to introduce new words so that they become usable across a variety of settings? These authors examine the different ways to introduce new tacting language to the learner to promote generalization across the other verbal operants.
Cortez, M. D., da Silva, L. F., Cengher, M., Mazzoca, R. H. & Miguel, C. F. (2022). Teaching a small foreign language vocabulary to children using tact and listener instruction with a prompt delay. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(1), 249-263. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.885
I am a huge fan of research that I feel like I can use right away to help improve my life. This article is exactly that. It focuses on the speech disfluencies that occur when speaking. That is the ums, the ahs, and any other phrases that serve as fillers. These authors examine the effects of awareness training on these disfluencies, and then uses a component analysis to determine what the most effect aspects of the training are.
Papers like these always excite me, because it really dives into some of the big questions of the field. This study tries to answer the question of, what happens to a behavior function following a medication change? Does the function go away? If a behavior is motivated by escape, did the risperidone get rid of the escape function? Or, just in general, did all behaviors decrease. It is a hard to answer question, with a myriad of consequence depending on the answer. These authors do a solid job of getting us started in this article!
Teaching play skills to children with Autism is typically included in many early intervention plans. However, there has been little explanation on how to select the targets. Some people use peers as comparisons, and some use specific assessments. These authors compare the two methods and make suggestions for clinical behavior in the future.
Pane, H. M., Sidener, T. M., Reeve, S. A., Kisamore, A., & Nirgudkar, A. (2022). A comparison of development-matched and age-matched targets on play skills of children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(1), 195-213. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.891
Following the cat article Monday, we get to continue our pattern of fun topics by looking at the application of behavioral coaching to dance instruction. The authors created a manualized intervention and wanted to test out the effectiveness of their tool, as well as the social validity of it. This article is a great example of how to validate and test a new behavioral technology, as well as a great guide on behavioral coaching.
Quinn, M., Blair, K.-S. C., Novotny, M., & Deshmukh, S. (2022). Pilot study of a manualized behavioral coaching program to improve dance performance. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(1), 180-194. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.874
Ep. 50- How an analysis of cat behavior can help the everyday behavior analyst
This is one of my favorite articles in JABA, primarily because I am huge cat person. However, I also really enjoy the focus on solid behavioral methodology and function-based treatments. These authors took a creative approach to a socially significant problem and ended up having a great intervention and teaching tool to show for it.
Fritz, J. N., Fletcher, V. L., Dyer, S. P., Carpenter, K. A., Skrbec, M. L., & Yankelevitz, R. L. (2022). Functional analysis and treatment of aggression exhibited by cats toward humans during petting. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(1), 169-179. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.877
These authors wrote this paper to continue the conversation and the research related to the IISCA vs. the FA. Specifically, this paper looks at the frequency of false positive function identifications when using a synthesized contingency. Some of the past articles discussing this topic have left out a technological description and usage of the interview and observation phase in the IISCA. The authors suspect that this may be the reason why there are differing research papers that are being put out that seem to contradict each other. So, by examining the observation and interviewing procedures, the authors attempted to compare the procedures and contribute to the conversation around when to use each analysis, and what would be best for the client that we serve.
Irwin Helvey, C. & Van Camp, C. M. (2022). Further comparison of isolated and synthesized contingencies in functional analyses. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(1), 154-168. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.890
We have talked about resurgence. We have talked about renewal. We have even talked about renewal mitigation strategies. But these authors noted a hole in the research and went to fix it. That hole is the lack of study on renewal when it comes to automatically maintained behavior. In fact, most of the summary papers that examine trends excluded this response class. However, this paper focuses solely on renewal when the behavior is maintained by nonsocial reinforcement, and they identify some key differences, and similarities, in the way that renewal affects behaviors that are automatically maintained. Read, and listen, on and we will walk through each one of them!
Muething, C., Call, N., Ritchey, C. M., Pavlov, A., Bernstein, A. M. & Podlesnik, C. A. (2022). Prevalence of relapse of automatically maintained behavior resulting from context changes. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(1), 138-153. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.887
Continuing our jaunt through the functional communication research field, we will be looking at quite a fascinating little article from Landa et al. This article looks at the how and when to prompt when teaching a communicative response. There is a research hole, quite a big one, related to the technological description of prompting in functional communication training. Very few articles describe if a therapist should prompt prior to, immediately after, or delay a prompt based on problem behavior occurring. This large gab in methods is a problem for practitioners, as it can lead to some unwelcome behaviors, such as an extinction burst during a treatment phase. Therefore, these authors examined when it was best to prompt by comparing three commonly used methods. They looked at within session and overall data patterns to determine if there was a more efficient and safer method.
Landa, R. K., Hanley, G. P., Gover, H. C., Rajaraman, A. & Ruppel, K. W. (2022). Understanding the effects of prompting immediately after problem behavior occurs during functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(1), 121-137. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.889
The last episode we did was on functional communication training, and this one continues that trend, one of the differences is that this article focuses on the follow-up to the training. Specifically, these researchers focused on fading the schedule of reinforcement following successful FCT. Prior research has looked at different ways to do this, including competing stimulus, additional components, and slower fading using a multiple schedule. This article takes a naturalistic approach and examines what the effects of having naturally occurring stimuli in the environment has on the behavior. Similar to Wednesday’s article, this essentially is a question of reducing resurgence. The researchers were able to compare multiple different conditions and effectively fade the schedule with no increase in problem behavior.
Simmons, C. A., Salvatore, G. L., & Zangrillo, A. N. (2022). Efficiency and preference for alternative activities during schedule thinning with functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(1), 101-120. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.886
Functional communication training is an essential part of a behavior analysts’ job. It is one of the most used treatments, and there is no denying that. However, these authors were able to cleanly identify a huge gap in the research literature. That gap was the lack of research regarding functional communication training to bilingual learners. Specifically, these researchers set out to teach a bilingual learner to change their mand modality (language) based on an extinction contingency by a caregiver. This was to ensure that the resurgence would not occur just because a caregiver or therapist did not understand the language that was being used. With a clever mixture of behavioral skills training and massed trials, they were able to achieve this in a very naturalistic manner.
Banerjee, I., Lambert, J. M., Copeland, B. A., Paranczak, J. L., Bailey, K. M., & Standish, C. M. (2022). Extending functional communication training to multiple language contexts in bilingual learners with challenging behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(1), 80-100. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.883
To understand the meaning behind this translational article, it is important to understand the background context. Hagopian et al., 2015 and 2017 developed and finalized a way to identify different subtypes of automatically maintained behavior. Specifically, they looked at self-injury. They were trying to figure out why some clients with SIB would easily be treated and some would require multiple treatment components, sometimes even punishment. Hagopian et al., were able to determine that automatically maintained self-injury can be divided into three different subtypes. Subtype 1 presents with differentiation between the alone and play condition of an FA, Subtype 2 has no differentiation between the alone and play condition, and subtype 3 engages in self-restraining behavior. Based on their findings and follow-up studies, they found that subtype 2 behaviors were very difficult to change and resistant to reinforcement-based strategies. Therefore, Rooker et al., 2019 conducted a translational study to examine if this resistant to change trait persisted across other, non-automatically maintained responses classes. They found that it did not persist, but that when they were conducting this experiment, they found something unique. When engaging with the arbitrary response, self-injury decreased. Therefore, to examine this further, this paper looked at the effect that different schedules of competing reinforcement have on the frequency of automatically maintained self-injury. They found that the richer the schedule of reinforcement for a response outside the auto response class, the less auto SIB occurred. This indicates that a potential treatment pathway would be competing response classes, rather than competing stimuli.
To understand the meaning behind this translational article, it is important to understand the background context. Hagopian et al., 2015 and 2017 developed and finalized a way to identify different subtypes of automatically maintained behavior. Specifically, they looked at self-injury. They were trying to figure out why some clients with SIB would easily be treated and some would require multiple treatment components, sometimes even punishment. Hagopian et al., were able to determine that automatically maintained self-injury can be divided into three different subtypes. Subtype 1 presents with differentiation between the alone and play condition of an FA, Subtype 2 has no differentiation between the alone and play condition, and subtype 3 engages in self-restraining behavior. Based on their findings and follow-up studies, they found that subtype 2 behaviors were very difficult to change and resistant to reinforcement-based strategies. Therefore, Rooker et al., 2019 conducted a translational study to examine if this resistant to change trait persisted across other, non-automatically maintained responses classes. They found that it did not persist, but that when they were conducting this experiment, they found something unique. When engaging with the arbitrary response, self-injury decreased. Therefore, to examine this further, this paper looked at the effect that different schedules of competing reinforcement have on the frequency of automatically maintained self-injury. They found that the richer the schedule of reinforcement for a response outside the auto response class, the less auto SIB occurred. This indicates that a potential treatment pathway would be competing response classes, rather than competing stimuli.
Rooker, G. W., Hagopian, L. P., Haddock, J. N., Arevalo, A. R., Bonner, A. C. & Dillon, C. M. (2022). Analysis of unexpected disruptive effects of contingent food reinforcement on automatically maintained self-injury. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(1), 62-79. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.875
Trauma-informed care has recently come into the spotlight in many other fields, but this is one of the first focused articles on it in behavior analysis. There have been some other notable exceptions, but generally, the concept of trauma has been ignored by the larger behavior analytic community. There are potentially a few reasons for this, and this article breaks them down quite nicely. The authors then lead us through what a behavior analytic trauma informed care model could look like, giving plenty of examples and options. In my opinion, this is one of the best new articles for a behavior analyst to read, as it goes into the why behind changing to a trauma informed care model, as well as the how to change. It is clear from reading that the authors were extremely passionate on this topic, and it was a pleasure to read and review.
Rajaraman, A., Austin, J. L., Gover, H. C., Cammilleri, A. P., Donnelly, D. R., & Hanley, G. P. (2022). Toward trauma-informed applications of behavior analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(1), 40-61. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.881
Conversion therapy and ABA unfortunately have a past that is intertwined based on the similarities of research lines and methods used. It is important for behavior analysts to be aware of this past, as well as the ongoing issues and topics swirling around this matter. Past a conversation about the harm of the past, however, is a call to future action. Capriottie & Donaldson, 2022 continue the conversation of a retraction vs. an expression of concern by giving some context to the circumstances revolving around the original Reekers and Lovaas publication as well as the retraction process as a whole. In addition, they also focus on action steps that behavior analysts can step and give a great list of future research recommendations. Some research topics include the application of brief habit reversal to pronoun usage and behavioral skills training for corrective feedback to bigoted comments. Encouraging and providing options for research in this area will reduce the response effort associated with starting a new research line. Hopefully, the maintenance of this conversation will lead to real social change within our field.
Capriotti, M. R. & Donaldson, J. M. (2022). “Why don't behavior analysts do something?”1 Behavior analysts' historical, present, and potential future actions on sexual and gender minority issues. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(1), 19-39. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.884
Conversion therapy and ABA unfortunately have a past that is intertwined based on the similarities of research lines and methods used. It is important for behavior analysts to be aware of this past, as well as the ongoing issues and topics swirling around this matter. Past a conversation about the harm of the past, however, is a call to future action. Through the following two articles, Conine et al., 2022 and Capriotti & Donaldson, 2022, these authors focus on calls to action and future behaviors that we as a community can take to support and affirm those in the LGBTQ+ community. Conine et al., 2022 focuses less on the conversation around the retraction and expression of concern, and more around specific action steps that both individuals and professional organizations can take. Some of these actions are things such as position statements and encouraging further research representation. It is important to note that the purpose of this article was not to be read, but rather to be acted upon! Behavior analysts everywhere have a role to play in the continued growth of support for this community. Whether that be proudly displaying a diversity statement or following through with promises made in the past, the only way for true change is a grassroots cultural shift in the practitioners of this science.
Conine, D. E., Campau, S. C., & Petronelli, A. K. (2022). LGBTQ+ conversion therapy and applied behavior analysis: A call to action. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(1), 6-18. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.876
Let’s finish this week strong with a discussion of the concept of variability as it directly relates to manding. The concept of variability is one that perhaps needs to be framed with the disclaimer that… A behavior analyst should not contingently reinforce variability unless the acquisition of variability increases the quality of life of the client being served. If a client and an Analyst agree to target variability, one is left confused on where to start. After all, variability seems more like a concept than a behavior. The purpose of this article is to operationalize and give a review over variability literature and provide some operational definitions for this concept. In addition to clarifying the concept, the author makes some strong arguments on why we need to be reinforcing and encouraging variability, especially in the context of functional communication training and the reduction of problematic behavior.
Silbaugh, B.C. (2021). Some Dimensions of Mand Variability and Implications for Research and Practice. Analysis Verbal Behavior, 37(1), 123–145. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40616-021-00144-7
In our accidental two-part series, we explore a little discussed topic in verbal behavior. The concept of learning channels and the role of stimulus equivalence training. A learning channel is essentially the classification of a prompt or task based on the types of sensory modalities that it encompasses. For example, holding up a laminated card and saying, “What is this?” would be an example of a HearSeeSay learning channel. However, there may be evidence to support that the addition of different sensory modalities within a learning channel can increase the acquisition speed of an intraverbal target. These authors attempt to demonstrate this by comparing acquisition speeds of traditional learning channels and learning channels with additional sensory modalities. In a slightly complicated article, the authors dovetail the discussion into a very practical takeaway and makes suggestions for the teaching of intraverbals for kids or adults who have Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Thakore, A., Stockwell, A., & Eshleman, J. (2021). Learning channels: The role of compound stimuli in the emergence of intraverbal relations in children on the autism spectrum. Analysis Verbal Behavior, 37(1), 97–122. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40616-020-00142-1
Stimulus equivalence theory is one of those things that behavior analysts either love or hate. In fact, one of my favorite behavior analysts that I have met had the stimulus equivalence paradigm tattooed on their arm. Personally, I love it, because I think it gives us as behavior analysts the answer to the question of generative language development. Is it the whole answer? Probably not, but it is at least a start. In this article, the continue the exploration of stimulus equivalence by comparing the acquisition of match to sample tasks when common and individual naming is taught. Naming is when a stimulus is given a “name” such as naming a pencil “pencil”. The reason this concept is important is because there is some evidence to support that an individual must be able to name a stimulus before acquiring symmetry, transitivity, and reflexivity. This article explores all of these topics, with some great practical steps for the behavior analyst at the end! I hope you enjoy.
Granerud, G., & Arntzen, E. (2021). Naming of stimuli in equivalence class formation in children. Analysis Verbal Behavior, 37(1), 77–96. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40616-021-00143-8
Breaking from lag schedules, this week ends with an analysis of different tacting procedures and how each can lead into generalization and maintenance for the child. Specifically, these authors looked at the difference between teaching tacting with and without a verbal stimulus paired with the nonverbal antecedent. The phrase “What is this?” is common in tacting but may lead to adverse outcomes such as faulty stimulus control or a lack of generalization. Therefore, these authors sought to compare tacting methods with and without the question, while simultaneously doing extensive testing on naturalistic generalization and maintenance, in order to determine if either method, or DTT as a whole was able to generalize to the natural environment. This podcast will be a great listen for all my early intervention folks out there who are constantly teaching tacting, manding, and intraverbals. I know that I am constantly teaching those skills, and to dive into an article that not only dives into the procedures for those skills but answers the generalization question was quite refreshing!
To continue and end our short series on lag schedules, I present you with this article from the Analysis of Verbal Behavior Journal. This article focuses on a clinical application of the lag schedule and how it would look to actually implement this in practice. The target behavior is variability in social responses when asked some form of the question, “What do you like to do?” This article extends the research by focusing on multiple different questions, maintenance data, as well as showing the applied nature of the schedule. I think that this is a good example of clinical research, but not without limitations. We will dive into those limitations in depth, as well as the strengths of the methods. I hope that after listening to both these episodes on lag schedules, you will be able to not only understand the pros and cons of putting one into place, but also the how and why of when to use it clinically.
We are going to start out the week right by diving into a little discussed topic in ABA. That is Lag Schedules. Lag schedules are a way to increase the variability in responses garnered from a learner. A lag schedule 2 for example, would only reinforce the learner if the response given was different than the two prior responses. One of my favorite things about a lag schedule is that it does not extinguish behavior. At all times, a response can be reinforced, as long as it is different from the number of responses noted in the lag schedule. This study on the lag schedules examines both the value of rules and groups in the application of lag schedules. They specifically target category responding, which is a common early intervention skill. Overall, I think this is a great reintroduction into the world of lag schedules if you are like me and haven’t used them since the first semester of grad school!
In what is I think the strangest topic we have covered so far; we dive into the topic of metaphysics and its application to behavior analysis. One of the advantages of not having a JABA issue to review is that I get to pick and choose what articles I want to cover. I debated a while about this topic, but finally I just decided to go for it! I am no philosopher, but the topics covered in this analysis were fascinating and really changed my perspective on the debate between mentalism and behaviorism. It also helped clarify some assumptions that I always had but did not know where they came from. Why is that important? Every single day we are in the process of selling our worldview (determinism) to a caregiver, child, staff member, someone who most likely has grown up with an anti-deterministic worldview. By better understanding all the different views out there, we can better modify our language to promote a healthy and honest discussion about the topics that are truly giving pause to those we are trying to elicit buy-in from. Working through this article (and podcast) I hope will give you some of the same clarification that it gave me while having those discussions.
Another One Less Lonely Practitioner episode since you all seem to like it so much! In this episode, we talk to Kaitlyn, a BCBA based in New Jersey in an interesting role. Her role involves minimal actual clinical work and is solely focused on the training of direct care staff as they go to implement procedures in behavior change programs. With her background in severe behavior married to this new OBM style position, she definitely has a lot of actionable advice for the everyday Analyst. We discuss the differences between severe behavior and skill acquisition, the struggles of training staff, and different actionable procedures to follow to ensure staff fidelity and buy-in. At the end, we even sprinkle in a little bit of imposter syndrome and discuss what it was like to go from the clinical work to a training role. I had a great time discussing these topics with Kaitlyn, and I hope you will enjoy and learn a little bit as you listen!
With all the new year's resolutions flying around, I thought I would start a little tradition for our podcast. Every new year’s episode, we will be covering some type of ABA research related to healthy eating or increasing activity. This year, we are going to cover one of my favorite topics, self-monitoring or management. The actual components of a self-monitoring program differ, but generally speaking, there is some aspect of feedback, goal setting, and self-data tracking. By combining these elements, you can bring together a self-sustaining system to promote behavior change. This article is a meta-analysis of the different procedures being used in this space and reviews the effectiveness. Different holes in the literature are identified and we (selfishly) discuss how we can use what these researchers have learned to help us stick to our own resolutions.
This conversation is with Corrine Jacoby, a BCBA based in Florida. Corrine and I have worked together briefly in the past, but not recently. Throughout this conversation, we covered a variety of topics. We talked about the reality of being a BCaBA and the confusion of the position, the uncomfortable switch to the supervisor role, OBM and staff management, as well as imposter syndrome for newly minted BCBAs. I encourage everyone, but especially newer BCBAs to listen closely to the part about imposter syndrome, because I think that is something that is pervasive in our field, and stems from a lack of community.
I hope you enjoy this slightly longer episode than normal!
To close out the week, we will be covering a new article that was published by Ruppel and colleagues. This article is out of Western New England and seems to be out of Dr. Hanley's lab. This article reports on the Balance program, a preventative behavior analytic curriculum for children with emerging problematic behavior. Loosely based on the Preschool Life Skills Program, Balance focuses more on child and adult interactions and the utilization of synthesized contingencies. These authors reported on the preliminary results of the Balance program and identified areas for future research and modification. Overall, this article was a great demonstration of a potential preventative way of programming and general early intervention skills.
Citation + DOI
Ruppel, K. W., Hanley, G. P., Landa, R. K., & Rajaraman, D. (2021) An Evaluation of “Balance”: a Home-Based, Parent-Implemented Program Addressing Emerging Problem Behavior. Behavior Analysis in Practice 14(4), 324–341. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-020-00490-3
Wednesday brings us the first of our Behavior Analysis in Practice Articles, one on feeding interventions over telehealth. I chose this article not because of the feeding topic, but rather because of the focus on parent run interventions and telehealth as a service delivery mode. In addition, I must admit that the changing criterion design had me quite interested from the start. These authors take a demand faded approach to behavioral feeding and attempt to increase bites and consumptions without the usage of escape extinction and in a social valid way. They were able to find success, albeit slow success. While this is not a perfect article and research project, I think the information is valuable to any clinician, and expands the conversation around ethical and humane approaches to ABA.
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Bloomfield, B. S., Fischer, A. J., Dove, M. Clark, R. R., & Fife, M. (2021). Parent Teleconsultation to Increase Bites Consumed: A Demonstration Across Foods for a Child With ARFID and ASD. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14(4), 913–926. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00586-4
Welcome to the first of a new series, One Less Lonely Practitioner. This series came to me as I pondered how alone I felt during my first few months as a BCBA. I had supportive coworkers and boss, but something was missing. I felt that I could not admit the struggles that I was experiencing as a BCBA, for fear that nobody else was experiencing them. For example, my first few months, I never took a lunch, simply hurrying from client to parent meeting to client, never sitting down long enough to catch my breath. I kept quiet, but little did I know my other coworkers were feeling the same stress that I was. This series I hope, will prove to lessen that stigma of suffering alone, and let us build upon each other's wisdom and become better analysts as a result!
To kick off this series, I had the privilege of talking to Dr. Clelia Sigaud. She is a special educator, school psychologist, educator in a verified course sequence, and has extensive experience in severe problem behavior. We chat about her experience in the school system, and as a VCS educator. She also helps run the site, www.learningbehavioranalysis.com. She and her colleague run biweekly task list study groups, which can be found on her Facebook page, Learning Behavior Analysis .com | Facebook
One issue with staff training is the low number of trainers available. This staff training method capitalizes on the observational effect to leverage the amount of time the few trainers have.
Read and listen to hear about the application of the augmented competing stimulus assessment to another automatically maintained behavior.
Listen to hear about the interesting and novel application of EMG technology to behavior analysis!
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Check out this new episode on the podcast! We talk about how we can use EMG to detect and treat bruxism, as well as working through the difficulties of using and applying new technology to ABA.
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Check out how granular these researchers were able to get with the behavioral topography of expulsions! Another behavioral feeding article that can apply to many other different types of ABA.
Hey there behaviorists! Check out this new episode on reinforcer arrangement for problem behavior maintained by negative reinforcement.
To end out the week, we have something truly out of left field. The application of machine learning to behavior analytic single case design graphs. These authors focus on the teeter totter between type 1 and type 2 errors. The less type 1 errors, the higher the probability that rater is susceptible to type 2 errors. This presents a particularly interesting challenge for our field, as we stray away from type 1 errors and accept more type 2 errors. This error bias is inherent in our visual analysis methods and our expectation of clear and strong demonstrations of effect size. Due to conflicting research related to the reliability of visual analysis, these authors attempt to demonstrate a potential solution.
Citation + DOI
Lanovaz, M. J., & Hranchuk, K. (2021). Machine learning to analyze single-case graphs: A comparison to visual inspection. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54(4), 1541-1552. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.863
This next article is over another fun and novel concept. The application of a standard visual analysis criteria for the trial based functional analysis. Quickly becoming my favorite clinically practical assessment, the trial based functional analysis excels in practicality, except for one aspect. The standard research suggests a fixed number of trials, and then examining the data in a summary format rather than continued visual analysis. This article attempts to solve that problem by promote a form of ongoing visual analysis and structured set of rules for identifying behavioral functions.
Citation + DOI:
Standish, C. M., Bailey, K. M., Lambert, J. M., Copeland, B. A., Banerjee, I., & Lamers, M. E. (2021). Formative applications of ongoing visual inspection for trial-based functional analysis: A proof of concept. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54(4) 1526-1540. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.866
This article is written by Dr. Nicole Gravina and colleagues, and is focused on physician and nursing rounding procedures in a hospital setting. As someone who has recently been in the hospital with a pregnant wife, there is nothing more frustrating than waiting hours and hours for rounds that will never come, only to have your concerns brushed aside by doctors who are too busy to worry about the little things. At first glance, this article may not seem applicable to the everyday clinician, but at its core, these authors discuss changing adult behavior using feedback, checklists, and progress graphing. All of these components can be identified by the performance diagnostic checklist and should be applied in the typical clinical setting.
Citation + DOI:
Gravina, N., Sleiman, A., Southwick, F. S., Matey, N., Harlan, E., Lukose, K., Hack, G., & Radhakrishnan, N. S. (2021). Increasing adherence to a standardized rounding procedure in two hospital in-patient units. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54(4), 1514-1525. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.865
Are you struggling with the BCBA exam or trying to teach RBTs new concepts for your clients? This article, while it seems like an academia and classroom teaching intervention, can help with both of those struggles. After all, RBT training is just small group classroom education. The strategy of interteaching has been used throughout education and has resulted in increases in grades, participation, and even student ratings. However, there is still more research needed on the components necessary to maintain this increase in behavior. This study looks at all the different components and does a component analysis to determine the components that result in the greatest change in behavior. In my opinion, this article is a must read (or listen) for all the practitioners trying to supervise and train RBTs in any fashion. By utilizing more efficient teaching strategies, fidelity of treatments will increase and client outcomes will improve.
The concurrent chains arrangement (click here for graphic) is a powerful preference assessment that has been used for over 20 years in behavior analysis research and practice. However, it has always been used in a multiple stimulus arrangement. That is, the initial links (simple stimuli) were always placed on the table, in an array of however many stimuli were present. For example, all 5 color cards were placed on the table, and the client would scan and observe all of them. Basile and colleagues dared to ask the essential question... "Could this be better?" They compared the traditional format to a new initial link presentation and used the paired stimulus format for initial link presentation. This should result in saved time, but do the hierarchies identified match? Read or listen to this one to see one of my personal favorite research questions, which takes a clinical assessment and makes it better. This is similar to Morris and Vollmer (2021) when they asked how they could make their social function assessment more efficient.
Verbal behavior is just BUILT DIFFERENT. What I mean, is that verbal behavior, as a behavioral concept sometimes takes me a little while to digest and understand. This paper is no exception. However, the payoff for understanding the complexities of this article is immense. By breaking down intraverbal tacting with and without autoclitic frame training, these authors make a case for precise programming and timing of verbal behavior goals. The question they ask is simple. Does intraverbal tacting appear quicker when the learner is taught with an autoclitic frame requirement or with traditional conditional discrimination strategies? At least for me, the answer surprised me! By listening to this podcast and reading this article, you can expect to have a much stronger understanding of the intraverbal tacting concepts, as well as an appreciation for the amount of instructional control the autoclitic exerts over our own verbal behavior.
Social interaction is NOT always reinforcing. We have covered previous articles (Click here to listen to Harper et al., 2021) that has shown that not all attention topographies are created equal. However, what Morris and Vollmer demonstrated is that social contexts can be aversive, neutral, or reinforcing, and the identification of which role social contexts play is valuable for treatment effects. For example, if socialization is aversive, the practitioner should not run a preference assessment to identify the most preferred topography. Rather, they should teach new skills that make the social context less aversive. The authors demonstrate a quick and simple method of identifying the function of social contexts and present us with an assessment with high specificity and sensitivity.
There must be something in the water over at Western New England University, because the publish more than any lab I have run into to! This article focuses on extending the research on functional analysis training and minimizing the research to practice gap. Specifically, they focus on increasing the amount of functional analyses are completed by practitioners. Some surveys have put the percentage of practitioners who use analyses at below 30%. Utilizing a RCT, they showed that a seminar based model was able to increase the accuracy of IISCA component steps. In addition, following the seminar, attendees reported a fivefold increase in the amount of experimental analyses completed, which is amazing! Regardless of whether you feel that the data show that the IISCA is an assessment that is worthwhile for clinicians to utilize (Click here to see Tiger & Effertz, 2021 for a deeper dive), the fact that practitioners are using more experimental analyses is, for me, a huge win.
There are multiple different methods to reducing stereotypic behavior in the population we serve. However, there is also a large ethical component to the conversation as well. Should we, as a community of practitioners, should reduce stereotypic behavior? My personal belief is, if the behavior is not interfering with day to day life and learning, then I do not work on the behavior. Supporting my personal belief is that the primary method to reduce stereotypic behavior is response interruption and redirection, which is a punishment procedure. I (and many other practitioners) would argue that such intensive interventions are simply not worth it when the behavior is not severely impacting the progress of a learner. This article extends this topic by evaluating less restrictive interventions in different contexts, demonstrating that restrictive punishment based procedures should be applied only when absolutely necessary.
Matrix training is (in my opinion) one of the coolest programming advancement our field has made in a long time. The precise organization of multiple exemplar targets to promote generalization is fascinating, and Clements and colleagues really show us how it is done in this article!
Blowers et al. take scientific programming to the next level by setting up a brilliant test, teach, and test for generalization study format. Join me as we break down each aspect of this study and become well researched and educated BCBAs!
Lee and colleagues bring us an important analysis of a prosocial behavior in kids. By using a relational frame theory approach, they hope to better classify and explain the behavioral principles at play.
When teaching social skills, the practitioner will likely run into many barriers. At least, when I teach and target these skills, I run into barriers. McKeown and colleagues guide us down a semi-structured pathway, and more importantly, a thought process for teaching these skills. Each individual social skill may need individualized interventions, which are of course individualized by the child. Therefore, a heavily systematic and chaotically busy approach was taken, where the researchers attempted and showed experimental control brilliantly over a wide range of intervention components. In a journal of clean and pretty research, it is nice to see some messy graphs to let us clinicians know that it is ok to improvise (systematically) a little bit!
Fun fact, the only time I got a B throughout my college career was when I took cognitive psych (go figure) and statistics… And while statistics may not be my strongest area, that will not stop me from learning and improving, and sharing my progress with you! Dowdy and colleagues give a brilliant summary of the current state of meta-analyses and quantitative analysis in the field of ABA. This article reads like a how-to guide for applying statistics to your practice, and there are so many golden nuggets to glean from this. My key takeaway… Some statistics are better than none, because if we avoid statistics as a field, we will never disseminate our science as efficiently as we should be able to!
This episode covers the serious matter of consent and assent as it relates to behavior analytic research. Reviewing the common laws on the topic, the authors make the point that, legally, we may not be required to do much… But that does not mean that ethically, we are off the hook. After examining all of the relevant journals, very few published articles described in detail the assent procedures used to ensure our clients rights. Potential reasons why and solutions are discussed, as well as a cost benefit analysis of training assenting skills in young learners.
This is one of those articles that made me sit back and pause. These authors created a great experimental analysis of child preference for various social negative reinforcers (escape) using the concurrent chains arrangement. However, the real crux of their article was the comparison of preference between child and caregiver. By using videos to inform the caregivers of their decisions, all caregivers selected treatments that did not match the child and was the least preferred treatment option by the child.
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Listen now (18 min) | Preference for and reinforcing efficacy of different types of attention in preschool children
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Listen below to the new episode of JABA in one take. This is the series where we break down a paper from JABA so that you, the research-focused practitioner can keep up with current research literature.
This episode covers a discussion and commentary article by Tiger and Effertz in which they provide a framework for the evaluation of different assessment tools. Specifically, they focus on the comparison between the synthesized contingency analysis (IISCA/PFA) and the isolated contingency analysis (FA). By providing us certain tools to evaluate each assessment, they come to the conclusion that perhaps, in its current state, the IISCA is not an assessment that has an increased utility, relative to the functional analysis.
Listen down below, and respond/tweet me with your opinions! Remember to always form your own, educated opinions on these topics, and to always read (and listen) broadly!
Article read:
Tiger, J. H., & Effertz, H. M. (2021). On the validity of data produced by isolated and synthesized contingencies during the functional analysis of problem behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54(3), 853-876. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.792
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Additional Readings on this Topic
Fisher, W. W., Greer, B. D., Romani, P. W., Zangrillo, A. N., & Owen, T. M. (2016). Comparisons of synthesized and individual reinforcement contingencies during functional analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49(3), 596-616. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.314.
Hanley, G. P., Jin, C. S., Vanselow, N. R., & Hanratty, L. A. (2014). Producing meaningful improvements in problem behavior of children with autism via synthesized analyses and treatments. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47(1), 16-36. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.106
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Hello and welcome to a very chunky episode of the Behaviorist Bookclub! Today we work through 4 chapters of Science and Human Behavior and get to the nitty-gritty of operant behavior. Let me know what you think by joining the Facebook page The Behaviorist Bookclub to stay up to date on the next episodes and reading topics!
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Hello all and welcome to another episode of the behaviorist bookclub. In today's short episode, lets take a look back on one of Skinner's most interesting papers about why we are not using a science of behavior to save the world.
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This is episode 3 of the Behaviorist Bookclub and is over chapters 4 and 5 of Science and Human Behavior. Skinner discusses Operant and Respondent behavior, and I do my best to pick out the golden nuggets and deliver them to you in an interesting discussion based fashion.
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Join me as we break from Science and Human Behavior and talk about Determinism! Designed to be a short conversation starter, this episode will hopefully prompt you to think more about how assumptions such as Determinism change the way we as clinicians interact with the environment around us.
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This is the first episode of Collection 1, Science and Human Behavior by B.F. Skinner. Come listen and leave comments to tell me what you thought of the book or my analysis!
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