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Describing Programs for Individuals With Disabilities |
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 |
10:30 AM–11:50 AM |
205 (CC) |
Area: AUT |
Chair: Dennis Crowley (Macon County Mental Health Board) |
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An Applied Behavior Analysis Summer Program in the Natural Environment: Factors That Affect Program Development |
Domain: Service Delivery |
DENNIS CROWLEY (Macon County Mental Health Board), Kristen Deeanne Braun (Macon County Mental Health Board), Debbie Floyd (Macon County Mental Health Board), Amy Shymansky (Washington Park District) |
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Abstract: This project examined the evolution of programming and some of the factors that affect program effectiveness and participant progress across multiple summer sessions for two participants. The two participants were served during four consecutive summer sessions, beginning in 2006. A county-based community mental health board funded and designed short-term services for children with clinical diagnoses of autism spectrum disorders, other developmental disabilities, or co-morbid conditions and utilized applied behavior analysis (ABA) as the treatment of choice (service delivery model presented in Jacksonville, 2009; Phoenix, 2009). Thirty-eight total participants have been served across the four summer sessions in their natural environments (e.g., home, daycare). Inspection of the children’s individual programming illuminates how factors, such as participant skill level, in-home tutor characteristics, and number of service hours per week, affect programming decisions and participant progress. The two participants received services in different settings (i.e., home versus daycare), which is discussed relative to program efficacy. Interobserver percentage agreement is discussed, ranging from 75% to 100%. Qualitative parent and staff reports are also presented. Performance data and qualitative report suggest that tutor characteristics tended to be a salient factor affecting participant progress. |
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An Applied Behavior Analysis Summer Program in the Natural Environment: Assessment, Programming, and Outcomes |
Domain: Service Delivery |
DENNIS CROWLEY (Macon County Mental Health Board), Kristen Deeanne Braun (Macon County Mental Health Board), Amy Shymansky (Washington Park District), Debbie Floyd (Macon County Mental Health Board) |
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Abstract: A county-based community mental health board funded and designed short-term services for children with clinical diagnoses of autism spectrum disorders, other developmental disabilities, or co-morbid conditions and utilized applied behavior analysis (ABA) as the treatment of choice (service delivery model presented in Jacksonville, 2009; Phoenix, 2009). Thirty-eight participants were served across four summers in their natural environments, with twenty participants served in 2009. Participants range in age from 2 to 14 years. This project examined the types of programming, how the participants’ programs were developed, and the efficacy of the summer program. Assessment procedures, which included a home visit, interview, behavioral observation, testing, served as the basis for the individual children’s program development. The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale data were collected in 2009 and also utilized during the assessment process. Generally, programming focused on increasing social skills, academic knowledge, and adaptive functioning skills. In addition, several children required adjunctive programming to decrease problematic behaviors. Outcome data were collected for each participant relative to the individual’s targeted objectives and program. Qualitative parent and staff report were also collected for each individual. Preliminary examination of the summer 2009 data suggests that all children showed gains across the eight to ten week session. |
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CANCELLED Scarab Behavioral Health Services: A Mulitidisciplinary Approach |
Domain: Applied Behavior Analysis |
AMBER WATERMAN (Scarab Behavioral Health Services) |
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Abstract: Scarab Behavioral Health Services is a company in middle and eastern TN that strives to deliver a multidisciplinary approach to applied behavior analysis services. This paper will address the company’s policy in a multidisciplinary approach and provide an analysis on the positive and negative aspects of this approach in the clinical perspective. |
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Demonstrating Program Effectiveness in a Parent-Mediated Infant Toddler Program Using the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised |
Domain: Applied Behavior Analysis |
JAMIE HUGHES (Summit Autism Services), Karen E. Flotkoetter (Summit Autism Services) |
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Abstract: Research indicates that empirically derived interventions, such as applied behavior analysis (ABA), during a child’s early development (0-3 years) may: 1) prevent or reduce the long term impact of a child’s developmental disability on his ongoing growth and development, 2) increase the probability he will be able to participate in typical developmental, academic and social activities in natural environments, and 3) improve the likelihood he will no longer require specialized services.
A parent-mediated infant toddler program (e.g., Toddler Parent Training Program) was developed to better meet the needs of infants and toddlers diagnosed with autism or at risk for autism, receiving services through several early childhood intervention service (ECI) programs in south Texas. This program placed a heavy emphasis on the development of play and functional communication skills, parent training in reducing problematic behaviors, and generalization of acquired skills across caregivers in the child’s natural environment.
The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised (Partington, 2008) is a criterion-referenced assessment, curriculum guide, and skills tracking system for children with language delays. The ABLLS-R was administered to each child enrolled in the parent-mediated program.
Outcome data demonstrate significant positive results for at risk infants and toddlers with an increase in overall independence across all skill areas and an increase in the likelihood of placement into a less restrictive environment upon transition out of the ECI program. The program design and data collection methods will be presented to illustrate the usefulness of a parent-mediated intervention. |
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