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PABT® Technician Course for Pan African Association of Behavior Analysis (PAABA)
Introduction to ASD
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO ASD (25:50)
Overview of ASD video (9:30)
Week 1 assignment
Developmental Milestones (2months)
Developmental Milestones (4 months)
Developmental Milestones (6 months)
Developmental Milestones (9 months)
Developmental Milestones (12 months)
Developmental Milestones (18 months)
Developmental Milestones (24 months)
Developmental Milestones (36 Months)
Developmental Milestones (4 Years)
Developmental Milestones (5 years)
What is Applied Behavior Analysis
MODULE 2: WHAT IS APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS? (14:58)
Week 2 assignment
Measurement and data collection
MODULE 3: MEASUREMENT AND DATA COLLECTION (13:04)
Prepare for data collection
Implement continuous measurement procedures (e.g., frequency, duration).
Implement discontinuous measurement procedures (e.g., partial & whole interval, momentary time sampling).
Implement permanent product recording procedures.
Enter data and update graphs.
Week 3 Assignment (ABC Data sheet, frequency, Task Analysis)
Week 3 Assignment Instructions
Assessment
MODULE 4: ASSESSMENT (14:10)
Describe the behavior and environment in observable and measurable terms.
Conduct preference assessments.
Assist with individualized assessment procedures (e.g., curriculum-based, developmental, social skills).
Assist with functional assessment procedures.
Week 4 Assignment (Informal/Indirect Assessment)
Week 4 Assignment (Preference assessment-Reinforcer survey)
Week 4 Assignment (preference assessment-Reinforcer survey)
Skill Acquisition
MODULE 5: SKILLS ACQUISITION (66:53)
Identify the essential components of a written skill acquisition plan.
Prepare for the session as required by the skill acquisition plan.
Use contingencies of reinforcement (e.g., conditioned/unconditioned reinforcement, continuous/intermittent schedules).
Use contingencies of reinforcement (e.g., conditioned/unconditioned reinforcement, continuous/intermittent schedules).
Implement discrete-trial teaching procedures.
Implement naturalistic teaching procedures (e.g., incidental teaching).
Implement task analyzed chaining procedures.
Implement discrimination training.
Implement stimulus control transfer procedures.
Implement stimulus fading procedures.
Implement prompt and prompt fading procedures.
Implement generalization and maintenance procedures.
Assist with the training of stakeholders (e.g., family, caregivers, other professionals).
Week 5 assignments (Module 5 part 1--video vignettes)
Week 6 assignment (Module 5 part 2--video vignettes)
Acquisition chart & planning sheet
Acquisition chart & Planning sheet (example)
Behavior Reduction
MODULE 6: BEHAVIOR REDUCTION (13:21)
Identify the essential components of a written behavior reduction plan.
Implement interventions based on modification of antecedents such as motivating/ establishing operations and discriminative stimuli.
Implement differential reinforcement procedures (e.g., DRA, DRO).
Implement extinction procedures.
Implement crisis/emergency procedures according to protocol.
Documentation and Reporting
MODULE 7: DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING (2:50)
Report other variables that might affect the client (e.g., illness, relocation, medication).
Generate objective session notes by describing what occurred during sessions.
Effectively communicate with supervisor.
Comply with applicable legal, regulatory and workplace reporting requirements (e.g., mandatory abuse and neglect reporting).
Comply with applicable legal, regulatory and workplace requirements for data collection, storage and transportation.
Sample Session note
Professional Conduct and scope of practice
MODULE 8: PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND SCOPE OF PRACTICE (2:49)
Describe the role of the Behavior Technician in the service delivery system.
Respond appropriately to feedback and maintain or improve performance accordingly.
Communicate with stakeholders (e.g., family, caregivers, other professionals) as authorized.
Maintain professional boundaries (e.g., avoid dual relationships, conflicts of interest, social media contacts).
Maintain client dignity.
Resources
Key Terms
Behavior Technician Competency Areas
Behavior Technician Competency Assessment
Applied Behavior Analysis Technician Handbook (QABA)
Registered Behavior Technician Task List 2.0 (BACB)
Autism intro video
Early Start Denver Model Special Lecture with Dr. Sally Rogers
Implement naturalistic teaching procedures (e.g., incidental teaching).
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