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| Case Studies in the Critical Components to Implementing an Effective Applied Behavior Analysis Program Across Different Cultures |
| Monday, May 31, 2010 |
| 2:30 PM–3:50 PM |
| Bonham B (Grand Hyatt) |
| Area: TPC/EDC; Domain: Service Delivery |
| Chair: Junelyn Lazo (Center for Behavioral Sciences, Inc.) |
| Discussant: Joyce C. Tu (Center for Behavioral Sciences, Inc.) |
| CE Instructor: Daniel Moran, Ph.D. |
| Abstract: Children with developmental disabilities such as autism typically receive an applied behavior analysis (ABA) program with the following basic outline: use of the functional analysis model, principles of reinforcement, and prompting, shaping, and fading techniques. Many other cultures offers values and beliefs that differ from critical components that make for an effective ABA program. These differences may possibly cause stress to the family and/or hinder the effectiveness of the program when either the family or the program is being compromised for the other. The three papers compare and contrast the similarities and differences between the components of an effective ABA program and values and beliefs of the Asian American, Hispanic, and Middle Eastern communities. |
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| Successful and Critical Components in Implementing an Applied Behavior Analysis Program Within the Asian American Community |
| JOHANNA F. LORCA (Center for Behavioral Sciences, Inc.) |
| Abstract: Children with developmental disabilities such as autism typically receive an applied behavior analysis (ABA) program with the following basic outline: use of the functional analysis model, principles of reinforcement, and prompting, shaping, and fading techniques. The Asian American community offers values and beliefs that differ from critical components that make for an effective ABA program. These differences may possibly cause stress to the family and/or hinder the effectiveness of the program when either the family or the program is being compromised for the other. This study compares and contrasts the similarities and differences between the components of an effective ABA program and values/beliefs of the Asian American community. Seven Asian American families with children with developmental delays and/or a diagnosis of autism participated in the study. The data for this study consisted of parent satisfaction surveys. |
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| Successful and Critical Components in Implementing an Applied Behavior Analysis Program Within the Middle Eastern Community |
| TRICIA M. CANTON (Center for Behavioral Sciences, Inc) |
| Abstract: Children with developmental disabilities such as autism typically receive an applied behavior analysis (ABA) program with the following basic outline: use of the functional analysis model, principles of reinforcement, and prompting, shaping, and fading techniques. The Middle Eastern community offers values and beliefs that differ from critical components that make for an effective ABA program. These differences may possibly cause stress to the family and/or hinder the effectiveness of the program when either the family or the program is being compromised for the other. This study compares and contrasts the similarities and differences between the components of an effective ABA program and values and beliefs of the Middle Eastern community. Three Middle Eastern families with children with developmental delays and/or a diagnosis of autism participated in the study. The data for this study consisted of parent satisfaction surveys. |
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| Successful and Critical Components in Implementing an Applied Behavior Analysis Program Within the Hispanic Community |
| RHYSA MORENO (Center for Behavioral Sciences, Inc.) |
| Abstract: Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is an effective treatment for individuals with autism. When implementing a program for children, it is important to be sensitive to cultural values and beliefs of the family. Cultural beliefs in Hispanic community differ from the critical components for an ABA program. These differences may cause stress and hinder the effectiveness of a program. This study examines the critical components of an effective ABA program and how they compare and contrast to Hispanic cultural beliefs and values. Three Hispanic families with children diagnosed with autism participated in this study. Parents were given a satisfaction survey. |
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