{"title":"Ellen P. Reese: Always Give the Learner the Opportunity to be Right.","authors":"William L Heward, Jonathan W Kimball","doi":"10.1007/s40617-025-01066-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40617-025-01066-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47310,"journal":{"name":"Behavior Analysis in Practice","volume":"18 2","pages":"307-318"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12209100/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144555348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Introduction to the Special Issue on Public Policy Advocacy in Behavior Analysis: Chronicles from Behavior Analysts to Guide Future Public Policy Advocacy Action.","authors":"Berenice de la Cruz, Gordon Bourland","doi":"10.1007/s40617-025-01049-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40617-025-01049-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Behavior analysts continually assess the needs of clients and the community at large. Some behavior analysts have educated themselves and become public policy advocates at the local, state, national, and international levels. Across the world, behavior analysts are meeting with legislators to educate them on behavior analytic solutions to societal problems, including but certainly not limited to why people need behavior analytic services. Incorporating a behavior analytic perspective into policies supports best practices in many areas and creates a more humane, positively reinforcing environment for all. Papers published in this special issue of <i>Behavior Analysis in Practice</i> on public policy advocacy demonstrate how such work has positively affected society across the globe. Such work has involved credentialing and regulation of behavior analysts, funding for ABA services, and increasing service capacity. Authors discuss their public policy advocacy efforts, share lessons learned, and discuss implications for future efforts. Many behavior analysts may be unaware of the importance of being involved in public policy and advocacy and how they can make a difference for the benefit of society. Behavior analysts are urged to learn from the work described and adapt and apply it in their community.</p>","PeriodicalId":47310,"journal":{"name":"Behavior Analysis in Practice","volume":"18 2","pages":"319-326"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12209068/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144555349","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI): A Tutorial on Ethical Data Practices.","authors":"Fernanda S Oda, Christie M Stiehl","doi":"10.1007/s40617-024-01014-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-024-01014-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the U.S., approximately 13 million individuals identify as part of a sexual and gender minority (SGM). This broad spectrum includes sexual orientation identities such as <i>gay</i>, <i>lesbian</i>, <i>bisexual</i>, <i>queer</i>, <i>pansexual</i>, and <i>same-gender-loving</i>, as well as gender identities such as <i>transgender</i>, <i>gender non-conforming</i>, <i>bigender</i>, and <i>two-spirit</i>. As behavior analysts heed the call to engage in culturally competent practices that address diverse sexual orientation and gender identities (SOGI), they will likely consider collecting SOGI data as part of their practice. The benefits of SOGI data collection certainly exist. However, the historical oppression and increased vulnerability of SGM populations require a careful and thorough evaluation of ethical data collection practices to avoid harm and to ensure respectful and inclusive practices. The present tutorial aims to begin the discussion of ethical and effective SOGI data collection practices within behavior analysis by offering initial guidelines and considerations. We highlight methods that improve cultural sensitivity, and caution against traditional methods that could harm respondents or contribute to a non-inclusive environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":47310,"journal":{"name":"Behavior Analysis in Practice","volume":"18 1","pages":"275-290"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11903989/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143651366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mariana de Los Santos, Varsovia Hernández Eslava, Maria Angela Guerra, Juan Francisco Lozano-Ramirez, Janet Enriquez, Ana Paula Martinez, Berenice de la Cruz
{"title":"Applied Behavior Analysis in Mexico: Efforts and Challenges in Public Policy, Advocacy, and Autism Intervention.","authors":"Mariana de Los Santos, Varsovia Hernández Eslava, Maria Angela Guerra, Juan Francisco Lozano-Ramirez, Janet Enriquez, Ana Paula Martinez, Berenice de la Cruz","doi":"10.1007/s40617-024-01031-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40617-024-01031-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Behavior analysis has a long tradition in academic institutions in Mexico. However, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) remains an underdeveloped component of public policies in healthcare, education, and welfare. This paper aims to assess the current state of ABA in Mexico, including its practice, recognition, regulation, and integration into public policies. An overview of the Mexican healthcare and education systems is provided as ABA services should be integrated into these structures. There is a specific focus on the management of developmental disabilities (DD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), for which ABA has been historically used. Recent advancements in Mexican legislation regarding the protection of people with DD and ASD and their right to receive effective attention and treatment are discussed. Also discussed are recent efforts for the creation of a professional association aimed at recognizing the effectiveness of ABA when designing empirically validated interventions. The potential impact of ABA services on public policies regarding healthcare and education in Mexico is highlighted. Finally, challenges are identified and recommendations are made to expand the reach of ABA in Mexico.</p>","PeriodicalId":47310,"journal":{"name":"Behavior Analysis in Practice","volume":"18 2","pages":"448-457"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12209084/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144555347","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Martina Semino, Emanuela Riccio, Samantha Giannatiempo, Francesca Cavallini, Luca Vascelli
{"title":"Evaluating a Treatment Package to Reduce Toe Walking and Improve Ankle Mobility in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Multi-Component Intervention.","authors":"Martina Semino, Emanuela Riccio, Samantha Giannatiempo, Francesca Cavallini, Luca Vascelli","doi":"10.1007/s40617-024-01035-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40617-024-01035-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study evaluates the effects of a treatment package to reduce toe-walking (TW) in four male children with autism spectrum disorder, aged between three and six years, with persistent TW. The treatment package involved a combination of motor exercises, positive reinforcement, corrective feedback, and precision teaching. We used concurrent multiple probes across participants design, with RESA checks, to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. We measured the correct steps during probe sessions, the rate per minute of correct steps during the training, the ankle joint's passive range of motion, and social validity, measured through caregiver questionnaires before and after the intervention. The results indicated a decrease in TW across all participants, with a beneficial effect on the participants' gait patterns and overall physical mobility. It also underscored the potential for applying such an intervention to improve the daily lives of children with ASD. However, the study has several limitations, including not directly measuring generalization, the brief follow-up period post-intervention, and the absence of a component analysis to determine the differential effects of the intervention components.</p><p><strong>Supplementary information: </strong>The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40617-024-01035-8.</p>","PeriodicalId":47310,"journal":{"name":"Behavior Analysis in Practice","volume":"18 1","pages":"206-220"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11904055/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143651208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Introduction to the Special Section: Spotlight on Acceptance and Commitment Training.","authors":"Alyssa N Wilson","doi":"10.1007/s40617-024-01039-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40617-024-01039-4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47310,"journal":{"name":"Behavior Analysis in Practice","volume":"18 1","pages":"14-16"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11904012/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143651362","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
William L Heward, Jonathan W Kimball, John W Eshleman
{"title":"Henry S. Pennypacker: It Is Not What You Call It, It's What You Do that Makes the Difference.","authors":"William L Heward, Jonathan W Kimball, John W Eshleman","doi":"10.1007/s40617-024-01034-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40617-024-01034-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47310,"journal":{"name":"Behavior Analysis in Practice","volume":"18 1","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11903970/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143651297","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Berenice de la Cruz, Gordon Bourland, Katherine M Johnson-Patagoc, Jeffrey Dillen, Rany Thommen, Jennifer N Fritz, Regina Crone
{"title":"The Road to Licensure of Behavior Analysts in Texas: History and Lessons Learned.","authors":"Berenice de la Cruz, Gordon Bourland, Katherine M Johnson-Patagoc, Jeffrey Dillen, Rany Thommen, Jennifer N Fritz, Regina Crone","doi":"10.1007/s40617-024-01030-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40617-024-01030-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In over 30 US states since early this century, behavior analysts have worked for months and years to secure laws to license behavior analysts. At present, very few published accounts exist to document those efforts and to provide models and recommendations for behavior analysts who are interested in advocating for licensure or some form of governmental regulation of behavior analysts. Many are well-prepared in behavior analysis but have little preparation for dealing effectively with the contingencies and procedures involved in making public policies. We provide an account of the extended, complicated efforts by behavior analysts in one state that culminated in establishment of state licensure of behavior analysts. Key activities described here include foundational organizational work by a state behavior analysis organization, preliminary licensure efforts, educating behavior analysts on public policy advocacy, establishing relationships with legislators and their staff as well as government regulatory agency personnel, developing of important alliances with various stakeholders, and review of final successful efforts. Successful efforts and lessons learned are reviewed.</p><p><strong>Supplementary information: </strong>The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40617-024-01030-z.</p>","PeriodicalId":47310,"journal":{"name":"Behavior Analysis in Practice","volume":"18 2","pages":"505-518"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12209114/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144555353","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Creating Plots for Single-Subject Research Designs in R.","authors":"Jorge A Ruiz, Cristina G Guerrero Sánchez","doi":"10.1007/s40617-024-01032-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40617-024-01032-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The use of single-subject research designs is common among behavior analysts, as well as among other professionals interested in the study of behavior. Although there are clear guidelines for creating graphs to represent data collected with these designs, the type of tools used to produce them requires considerable time and effort to cover the specific criteria to plot data for each type of design and always involves the purchase of a software's license. This manuscript describes four functions created in R language to automatically produce plots with specific characteristics for data collected using single-subject experimental designs. These functions were included in a package created in R to facilitate their sharing, installation, and use (R package for data analysis and representation in behavior science, https://github.com/ruizvja/RDARBS). The application of these functions is exemplified for the cases of reversal design, multi-element design, changing criteria, and multiple baseline. The relevance and convenience of functions is illustrated and discussed in the context of other proposals that have been made for the specialized production of plots for single-subject research designs.</p>","PeriodicalId":47310,"journal":{"name":"Behavior Analysis in Practice","volume":"18 1","pages":"291-304"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11904069/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143651476","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correction: A Discussion of Positive Behavior Support and Applied Behavior Analysis in the Context of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the UK and Ireland.","authors":"David Stalford, Scott Graham, Michael Keenan","doi":"10.1007/s40617-024-01029-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-024-01029-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1007/s40617-023-00905-x.].</p>","PeriodicalId":47310,"journal":{"name":"Behavior Analysis in Practice","volume":"18 1","pages":"305"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11904006/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143651470","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}