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The Foundations of ABA. Is it a Myth or a Method? A Review of Emerging and Established Treatments for the Autism Population |
Monday, October 7, 2013 |
11:00 AM–12:20 PM |
Yucatan IV (Fiesta Americana) |
Area: TPC/EDC; Domain: Applied Behavior Analysis |
Chair: Jennifer Crawford (The Learning Lane) |
CE Instructor: Jennifer Crawford, M.Ed. |
Abstract: The objectives for the symposium attendees are to apply the foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis such as motivation, rule-governed behaviors, and differential reinforcement (DRO, DRA, DRI) to be able to analyze treatment integrity. A synopsis of the literature review for established treatments based on the result of the National Standards Report on Autism Spectrum Disorders released by the National Autism Center will be discussed. A portion of the emerging treatments identified in the study are music therapy, developmental relationship-based treatment, exercise, massage/touch therapy, and theory of mind training. The potentially effective components of these emerging treatments should not be stand alone treatments but, rather, part of the established treatment interventions. The behavior analysis field has established procedural guidelines for practitioners to identify the core components of evidence-based treatment for the protection of our consumers and our field. The best way to make an informed decision as a practitioner and consumer is to analyze the details and components of all literature published in peer-reviewed professional journals. |
Keyword(s): ABA treatment |
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Established treatments: A brief literature review according to the National Standards Report on Autism Spectrum Disorders. |
JENNIFER CRAWFORD (The Learning Lane) |
Abstract: This presentation will display a visual representation of the established and emerging treatments identified in the National Standards Report on Autism Spectrum Disorders by dissecting a portion of the results. The factors of evidence based practice will be discussed with the goal of increasing the practitioner and consumer quality of service. |
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The Foundations of Motivation in Applied Behavior Analysis |
GIA VAZQUEZ ORTEGA (Blossom Center for Children) |
Abstract: This presentation will identify the key component of motivation in treatment effectiveness. Motivational intervention packages are a key component in behavior interventions and have been found to have collateral positive changes in imitation and rapid speech acquisition in "nonverbal"children (Koegel, O'Dell & Koegel, 1987), decreases in disruptive behaviors without needing to directly target them (Koegel, Koegel & Surratt, 1992) and increases in happiness, interest and enthusiasm (Vismara & Lyons, 2007). Emerging treatments claim the use of novel strategies. Further detailed analyses reveal that the foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis are the root of these treatment claims. |
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The Foundations of Rule-Governed Behavior in Applied Behavior Analysis |
RANY THOMMEN (ABA Today) |
Abstract: This presentation will identify the key component of rule-governed behavior in treatment effectiveness. Rule-governed behavior is behavior that is maintained via the obligation of maintaining order, which is verbally mediated. Emerging treatments claim the use of novel strategies such as theory of mind training and social interventions. Further detailed analyses reveal that the foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis are the root of these treatment claims. |
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The Foundations of Replacement Behavior in Applied Behavior Analysis |
REBECCA RYAN (Sandbox ABA) |
Abstract: The objective for this presentation is to review the strategies to replace behaviors competing with the maladaptive behaviors. A portion of the emerging treatments identified in the National Standards Study are behavior reduction treatment, exercise, and massage/touch therapy. The potentially effective components of these emerging treatments should not be stand alone treatments but, rather, part of the established treatment interventions. Further detailed analyses reveal that the foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis are the root of these treatment claims. |
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