Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Foundation
Why Do People Do What They Do?
Origins of the “Science” of Behavior
From Behaviorism to Applied Behavior Analysis: A Timeline
Dimensions of ABA
Review
Summary
Section 3: Basic Elements of ABA
What Is a Behavior?
Observable and Measurable
Reinforcement
Punishment
3-Term Contingency
Behavioral Function
Review
Summary
Section 4: ABA in the Real World
ABA as a Multifunction Tool
Autism Treatment
ABA and Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
ABA in Education
ABA in Business Settings
ABA in Healthcare
ABA in Geriatrics
Future Directions in ABA
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
References
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BrainSparks
In 2008 Emaley McCulloch co-founded Autism Training Solutions, LLC and is currently the Director of Behavioral Products and Research at Relias Learning. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analysts and holds a Masters Degree in Special Education. She has 17 years experience in the field of autism and ABA and has provided and overseen services to individuals between the ages of 18 months to 24 years in homes, schools and clinical settings. For eight years she served as a consultant and supervisor at agencies based in Hawaii and Japan where she trained groups of professionals and parents. Emaley’s passion is staff training, dissemination of evidenced-based interventions, film and videography and using technology in the field of behavior analysis and special education. Disclosure: Emaley McCulloch BA BCaBA has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.Instructor: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports. Disclosure: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.