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