Outline:
Session Delivery
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Effective Work Habits of Behavior Interventionists
Ready to Work?
Characteristics of Effective Interventionists
Habits that Increase Effectiveness
Business Habits
Interactions with Individuals Receiving Services
Administrative Habits
Review
Summary
Section 3: The Discrete Trial Session
One Step at a Time
Importance of Discrete Trials
Session Preparation
Pairing Yourself as a Reinforcer
Conducting a Discrete Trial Session
Concluding the Session
Providing Discrete Trials in the Home
Center-Based Discrete Trial Sessions
Discrete Trials at School and Daycare
When a Discrete Trial Session Derails
Review
Summary
Section 4: The Naturalistic Intervention Session
Up to the Challenge
Naturalistic Intervention Strategies
Preparing for a Naturalistic Intervention Session
Reinforcer Assessment
Preparing the Environment
Preparing the Interventionists
Implementation
Data collection
Implementing Naturalistic Teaching in Other Environments
Evaluating the Success of the Session
Interventions in Groups
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
References
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.