Applied Behavior Analysis Advanced Guidebook

A Manual for Professional Practice

2nd Edition - March 3, 2023
Imprint: Academic Press
Editor: James K. Luiselli
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 5 9 4 - 8
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 5 9 5 - 5

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This second edition of Applied Behavior Analysis Advanced Guidebook: A Manual for Professional Practice gives behavior analysts and other behavioral practitioners pragmatic advice, direction, and recommendations for being an effective clinician, consultant, supervisor, and performance manager. Like the first edition, the book includes chapters on evidence-based practice competencies as well as many new areas devoted to professional development, technology, and telehealth service delivery. Written by expert scientist-practitioners, each chapter is filled with guidance that follows from the most contemporary research support.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Preface
References
Section 1: Practice competencies
Chapter 1: Preference assessment and reinforcer evaluation
Abstract
Introduction
Preference assessments for identifying reinforcers
Preference as social validity
Additional applications of preference assessments
Chapter summary
References
Chapter 2: Treatment integrity and procedural fidelity
Abstract
Researching treatment integrity
Measuring treatment integrity
Reporting treatment integrity
Responding to integrity errors in practice
Conclusions
References
Further reading
Chapter 3: Functional analysis: Contemporary methods and applications
Abstract
Functional analysis
Summary
References
Chapter 4: Video modeling
Abstract
Video modeling
Applications in staff training
Standalone training or packaged intervention
Variations of VM
Summary
References
Chapter 5: Creating graphs and visual data displays
Abstract
Creating graphs and visual data displays
Common graph types for SCEDs
Essential features of SCED graphs
Quality features of SCED graphs
Graphing software
Graphing training
Chapter summary
References
Chapter 6: Supervising ABA trainees and service providers
Abstract
Supervising ABA trainees and service providers
Research basis and evidence support
Critical practice considerations
Summary
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
References
Further reading
Chapter 7: Applied behavior analysis and college teaching
Abstract
What is teaching?
Higher education
Instructional systems and innovations
Themes & tactics in contemporary behavioral approaches to college teaching
Instructional design & practical considerations
Future directions
References
Section 2: Technology, telehealth, and remote service delivery
Chapter 8: Technology guidelines and applications
Abstract
Telebehavioral health evidence base
Practical considerations when preparing for TBH services
Practice guidelines when implementing TBH services
Chapter summary
References
Chapter 9: Data recording and analysis
Abstract
Conflict of interest
Financial support
Data recording and analysis
Contextualizing data and visual displays of information
Data recording and analysis
Alternative data-related behaviors
Chapter summary
References
Chapter 10: Behavior analytic supervision conducted remotely
Abstract
Systems to promote best practices
Future research
Summary
References
Chapter 11: Teleconsultation to service settings
Abstract
Review of the literature
Teleconsultation using the problem-solving model
Rapport building in teleconsultation
Confidentiality and privacy in teleconsultation
Recommendations for teleconsultation service delivery
Conclusion
References
Chapter 12: Telehealth-delivered family support
Abstract
Introduction
Research evidence supporting the use of telehealth in behavior analysis
Critical practice considerations for developing and providing services via telehealth
Conclusion
References
Section 3: Professional development
Chapter 13: Diversity and multiculturalism
Abstract
Current literature and clinical practice considerations
Recommendations for service delivery and research
Chapter summary
References
Chapter 14: Ethics and ethical problem solving
Abstract
Conflict of interest
Behavioral systems analysis
Using behavioral systems analysis to improve ethical behavior
Example 1 Incorporating consumer choice into treatment decisions
Example 2 Monitoring adverse events of behavioral treatment
Example 3 Using collaborative consumer feedback loops to improve practice and standards
Conclusion
References
Chapter 15: Organizational behavior management in human services
Abstract
Organizational behavior management in human services
OBM consultation model
OBM-human services domains
Additional practice considerations
References
Chapter 16: Practice and consultation in health, sport, and fitness
Abstract
Introduction to health, fitness, and sport and relevance for behavioral practitioners
Health
Fitness
Sport
Additional considerations
Summary
References
Chapter 17: Conducting and disseminating research
Abstract
The behavior analyst as researcher
Implementation strategies
Summary and conclusions
References
Index

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