Behavior Assessment

This course covers the following certifications: QASP, QBA, and IBA.

QASP503 - This is the third course of four, 45-hour classes required for certification by the QABA ®
QBA602 - This is the second course of six, 45-hour classes required for certification by the QABA ®
IBA702 - This is the second course of six, 45-hour classes required for certification by the IBAO ®

In this course, students learn to assess and analyze behavior in the ABC format, scatter plot, conduct interviews. Students will be able to conduct a descriptive assessment and functional analysis of problem behavior as well as interpret functional assessment data.

Course Outcomes:

Conduct an assessment and analyze behavior in the ABC format, scatter plot, conduct interviews, review records
Identify the components of a descriptive assessment
Identify the components of functional analysis of problem behavior
Conduct a descriptive assessment
Conduct a functional analysis of problem behavior
Interpret functional assessment data
Determine the need for behavior-analytic services

Topics Covered:
Contents of this course covers 45 hours of Behavior Assessment as required by the QABA for QASP / QBA course content and by the IBAO for IBA course content.

Recommended Textbooks:

Cooper, Heron & Heward. (2020). Applied Behavior Analysis, 3rd edition

ISBN-13: 978-0134752556; ISBN-10: 0134752554

Mayer, Sulzer-Azaroff, & Wallace. (2019). Behavior Analysis for Lasting Change, 4 th

Edition. Sloan Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-159738-085-0; ISBN=10: 159738-085-7

Recommended for Assignment of Conducting a Functional Assessment (15.5 hours)

LaVigna, Willis, and Marshall (2009) Positive Practices in Behavioral Support: Facilitator's Manual

LaVigna, Willis, and Marshall (1993) Behavior Assessment Guide

1.1.0 Introduction to Behavioral Assessment
1.2.1 Assessment and Diagnosis
1.2.2 The Assessment Process
1.2.3 Initial Assessment Tools
1.3.1 Observation & Observational Methods
1.3.2 Data Collection Systems and Methods
1.3.3 Selecting Replacement or New Behaviors to Target
2.1.1 Introduction to Form Assessment
2.1.2 Physical Setting and Ecological Variables
2.2.1 The Ethics of Behavioral Assessment
2.2.2 Indirect Assessment
2.2.3 Validity Studies of Interview Assessment Instruments
2.2.4 Use of Curriculum Based Measurement
2.3.1 The Functional Assessment Process
2.3.2 Experimental Functional Analysis & Test Conditions
2.3.3 How to Interpret Data Based On Functional Analysis Conditions
3.1 Intervention
3.2.1 Case Study #1
3.2.2 Case Study #2
3.3Direct Observation
3.4.1 Examining Some Observations
3.4.2 Devising Interventions Based on Function
4.1.1 Functional Assessment Exercises
4.1.2 Developing Goals, Objectives, Identify Contextual and Ecological Variables that Influence Behavior
4.2.1 Example Scenario One
4.2.2 Example Scenario Two
4.2.3 Example Scenario Three
4.2.4 Example Scenario Four
4.2.5 Example Scenario Five
4.2.6 Example Scenario Six
4.2.7 Example Scenario Seven
4.2.8 Example Scenario Eight
4.2.9 Example Scenario Nine
4.2.10 Example Scenario Ten
5.1 Behavioral Assessment
5.2.1 Setting Events (Motivating Operations)
5.2 Acquisition of Control by Antecedents
5.2.3 Functional Stimulus Classes
5.2.4 Definition of Functional Response Class
5.3.1 Contingency Awareness Training
5.3.2 Competing Response Model
5.3.3 Long Range Intervention Planning
5.4.1 Intervention based on Antecedent Control Strategies Part 1
5.4.2 Intervention based on Antecedent Control Strategies Part 2
6.2.1 Conducting Functional Assessment and Determining Relevant Treatment Interventions
6.2.2 Treatment Integration
6.3.1 Evaluating the Plan and Outcomes
6.3.2 Treatment Evaluation: Using Single Subject Designs
6.3.3 Comparison Design
6.4.1 ABA or Reversal Design
6.4.2 Staggered-Start Design
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