Bertilde U. Kamana, Claudia L. Dozier, Nicole A. Kanaman, Florence DiGennaro Reed, Stephanie M. Glaze, Ali M. Markowitz, Marcella M. Hangen, Kelley L. Harrison, Alec M. Bernstein, Rachel L. Jess, Tyler G. Erath
{"title":"Large-scale evaluation of staff training in programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities","authors":"Bertilde U. Kamana, Claudia L. Dozier, Nicole A. Kanaman, Florence DiGennaro Reed, Stephanie M. Glaze, Ali M. Markowitz, Marcella M. Hangen, Kelley L. Harrison, Alec M. Bernstein, Rachel L. Jess, Tyler G. Erath","doi":"10.1002/bin.1971","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bin.1971","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Behavioral skills training and on-the-job feedback are effective in changing staff behavior as evidenced by years of staff-training research. However, community programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often do not utilize these best-practice training methods. The purpose of the current study was to train four empirically derived practices to staff who work with adults with IDD. We trained the staff to provide positive interactions, provide effective instructions, provide correct responses to problem behavior, and promote consumer engagement with items and activities. We used behavioral skills training and on-the-job feedback to increase staff implementation of these practices on a large scale in a community-based organization despite some barriers such as high staff turnover rates. Overall, results showed that our training procedure was effective in increasing staff implementation of the four practices in many homes and programs.</p>","PeriodicalId":47138,"journal":{"name":"Behavioral Interventions","volume":"39 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41561490","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hannah MacNaul, Anh Nguyen, Shannon Wilson, Catia Cividini-Motta, Natalie Mandel
{"title":"Evaluating two iterations of a paired stimulus preference assessment","authors":"Hannah MacNaul, Anh Nguyen, Shannon Wilson, Catia Cividini-Motta, Natalie Mandel","doi":"10.1002/bin.1977","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bin.1977","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The paired stimulus preference assessment (PSPA) is commonly used in both research and practice. However, two iterations have been described: a single-presentation arrangement in which each tested stimulus is paired with one another once and a double-presentation arrangement in which each tested stimulus is paired twice with counterbalanced placement. Each arrangement may have different advantages; however, no direct comparison exists. Thus, the purpose of the current study was to conduct both PSPA iterations to determine whether there are differences in the results obtained and which iteration was most efficient regarding time to administer. Seven participants were included, and results demonstrated high degrees of correspondence across preference assessment formats. The average time to administer the single-presentation PSPA (<i>M</i> =6.6 min) was almost half the time to administer a double-presentation PSPA (<i>M</i> =12.9 min), and no significant differences were observed for problem behavior, side biases, or latency to stimulus selection.</p>","PeriodicalId":47138,"journal":{"name":"Behavioral Interventions","volume":"39 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41267559","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chelsea N. Johnson, Terreca A. Cato, Zachary C. LaBrot, Emily R. DeFouw
{"title":"Evaluation of emailed prompts to promote generalization and maintenance of preschool teachers' effective instruction delivery","authors":"Chelsea N. Johnson, Terreca A. Cato, Zachary C. LaBrot, Emily R. DeFouw","doi":"10.1002/bin.1973","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bin.1973","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Young children's noncompliance with adult instructions has the potential to lead to a variety of other internalizing and externalizing difficulties that impact learning, behavior, and overall development. Although a variety of effective intervention strategies exist, early childhood teachers may not be well equipped to consistently implement these strategies to prevent and address young children's noncompliance. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of a novel teacher implementation support, emailed prompts, to promote early childhood teachers' effective instruction delivery with three children referred for noncompliance and related challenging behaviors. Results indicated that all three teachers increased their accuracy of effective instruction delivery with concomitant improvements in children's response to instructions, including compliance. Furthermore, data suggested that all three teachers spontaneously generalized effective instruction delivery to other non-referred children in their classrooms. Results, implications, and limitations are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":47138,"journal":{"name":"Behavioral Interventions","volume":"39 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47004518","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gabby Rivera, Suzannah K. Avery, Stephanie Gerow, Emily Exline
{"title":"Functional communication training and a chained schedule of reinforcement to reduce escape-maintained challenging behavior related to a daily routine","authors":"Gabby Rivera, Suzannah K. Avery, Stephanie Gerow, Emily Exline","doi":"10.1002/bin.1972","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bin.1972","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Children with autism spectrum disorder often exhibit challenging behavior to avoid exposure to common daily tasks or routines. There is a need to investigate methods to teach appropriate communication to replace challenging behavior and increase tolerance for daily routines. However, the data to support its use to decrease challenging behavior associated with an activity or routine is limited. In the present study, the authors evaluated the use of parent-implemented functional communication training (FCT) with a modified chained schedule of reinforcement to reduce challenging behavior associated with a nonpreferred daily routine. One 6-year-old male diagnosed with autism participated in this study. The functional analysis indicated that he engaged in challenging behavior to terminate throwing trash away. The authors then conducted a treatment evaluation to assess the efficacy of the FCT with a modified chained schedule of reinforcement in reducing challenging behavior and increasing the number of items that could be thrown in the trash. Results indicated that FCT with a modified chained schedule of reinforcement was effective in decreasing challenging behavior.</p>","PeriodicalId":47138,"journal":{"name":"Behavioral Interventions","volume":"38 4","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46826460","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christopher W. Engler, Vivian F. Ibañez, Kathryn M. Peterson, Ashley S. Andersen
{"title":"Further examination of behavior during extinction-based treatment of pediatric food refusal","authors":"Christopher W. Engler, Vivian F. Ibañez, Kathryn M. Peterson, Ashley S. Andersen","doi":"10.1002/bin.1974","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bin.1974","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Researchers have demonstrated the effectiveness of extinction-based treatments to reduce challenging behavior. Although bursts and temporary increases in emotional responding may occur in some basic and applied studies, recent studies on their prevalence have shown that side effects are far from ubiquitous. Woods and Borrero (2019) determined that bursts of inappropriate mealtime behavior and increases in emotional responding occurred in 30% of data sets during extinction-based treatment of pediatric feeding difficulties. In the current study, we conducted a retrospective consecutive-controlled case series by evaluating treatment graphs of inappropriate mealtime behavior, negative vocalizations, active acceptance, and mouth clean for 60 children admitted to an intensive day-treatment feeding disorders program. We discuss the implications of these findings and provide general recommendations for the use of extinction-based treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":47138,"journal":{"name":"Behavioral Interventions","volume":"38 4","pages":"1-28"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43460818","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Laura Bassette, Shawna Sundberg, Abby Magnusen, Alysan Ramirez, Emily Badger
{"title":"An exploration of a physical activity intervention in a community fitness setting for adolescents with autism","authors":"Laura Bassette, Shawna Sundberg, Abby Magnusen, Alysan Ramirez, Emily Badger","doi":"10.1002/bin.1970","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bin.1970","url":null,"abstract":"<p>It is well established that adolescents with autism spectrum disorders often do not engage in physical activity, which may contribute to secondary health concerns (e.g., poor cardiovascular health and diabetes). The purpose of this study was to extend the research on a behavioral intervention package and address previous limitations (i.e., small number of exercises and minimal maintenance). A multiple baseline design across participants was used to determine if there was a functional relationship between the intervention and independence of physical activity, creating workouts, and navigating workouts. The results indicate that participants were able to acquire and maintain skills. When new exercises were presented in generalization, two participants demonstrated higher levels of independence in physical activity and one participant displayed a similar level to baseline. Implications and areas for future research are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":47138,"journal":{"name":"Behavioral Interventions","volume":"38 4","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41300666","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yanerys Leon, Adam Brewer, Mallory Fandal, Corina Jimenez-Gomez, Joseph Dracobly
{"title":"Assessment and treatment of problem behavior occasioned by variable-sequence transitions for children with autism","authors":"Yanerys Leon, Adam Brewer, Mallory Fandal, Corina Jimenez-Gomez, Joseph Dracobly","doi":"10.1002/bin.1968","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bin.1968","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Transitions from one daily activity to the next can occasion problem behavior (e.g., aggression). Inspired by clinical descriptions of children with autism, we compared the effects of fixed-sequence and variable-sequence transitions on problem behavior using a multiple baseline across participant design. In the fixed-sequence condition, participants were exposed to the same sequence of activities. In the variable-sequence condition, the sequence of activities was varied semi-randomly. Results showed that transition-related problem behavior was more likely to occur in the variable-sequence condition. Advance notice of the upcoming transition, in the form of auditory and visual cues, was effective at reducing transition-related problem behavior in the variable-sequence condition for two participants. Results are discussed in light of the effect of uncertainty of outcomes, and suggestions for future cross-disciplinary research are provided.</p>","PeriodicalId":47138,"journal":{"name":"Behavioral Interventions","volume":"38 4","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47908586","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dealing with uncertainty: A systematic approach to addressing value-based ethical dilemmas in behavioral services","authors":"Weihe Huang, Gabrielle T. Lee, Xiaofan Zhang","doi":"10.1002/bin.1969","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.1969","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Applied behavior analysis (ABA) service delivery is a complicated process and some issues stemming from this process can be controversial. Ethical dilemmas can challenge ABA practitioners and require thorough examination. The goal of this paper is to identify the existence of value-based ethical dilemmas stemming from potential tensions among underlying values and to provide behavior practitioners with a systematic approach to addressing these dilemmas. Specifically, we use a step-by-step protocol for ethical deliberation and dilemma resolution in situations involving value-based ethical dilemmas. We describe the application of this approach to clinical cases and its implications for services provided via telehealth.</p>","PeriodicalId":47138,"journal":{"name":"Behavioral Interventions","volume":"38 4","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71935305","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessment and treatment of stereotypy in infants at risk of autism spectrum disorder","authors":"Morgan Scully, Kathryn Couger, Rebecca MacDonald","doi":"10.1002/bin.1966","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bin.1966","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often engage in stereotypic behavior that is challenging to treat due to difficulties isolating the maintaining reinforcer. The purpose of this study was to identify and treat motor stereotypy in an infant at risk of ASD. Although several studies have investigated the prevalence and topographies of stereotypy in young children, none have identified the age at which it emerges and treated it before 1 year of age. Redirection of stereotypy to toy play and reinforcement for toy engagement was implemented in a multiple baseline design across topographies of stereotypy. Results indicate decreases in all topographies of stereotypy to near-zero levels across the course of the study. These findings are discussed as they relate to the implications of identifying stereotypy in infancy and intervening as soon as it is identified.</p>","PeriodicalId":47138,"journal":{"name":"Behavioral Interventions","volume":"38 4","pages":"1-09"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48176206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Functional analyses conducted via telehealth with caregivers as primary therapists","authors":"Jesslyn N. Farros, David Legaspi, Michele Wallace","doi":"10.1002/bin.1965","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bin.1965","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Conducting efficient and accurate assessments prior to developing a treatment to eliminate problem behavior is necessary. When surveyed, most clinicians report functional analyses (FAs) to be the most informative in determining the function of problem behaviors when compared to descriptive and indirect methods. However, they also report not conducting FAs as a standard practice. Several barriers are reported, such as lack of time and lack of space. Most FA are designed to be conducted in-person; however, some have utilized a telehealth service delivery model to conduct such assessments. The current study sought to extend the current telehealth FA literature and address the two most reported barriers by using a video conferencing with caregivers as the primary therapists to determine the function of problem behavior. The function of problem behavior was determined across both participants. Benefits, barriers, and future direction of utilizing such an approach are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":47138,"journal":{"name":"Behavioral Interventions","volume":"38 4","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42603305","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}