Behavioral Case Study Outline

Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) is the leading scientific method that helps patients with Autism to overcome their condition. In order to improve their condition, ABA specialists focus on a system of reward, which encourages positive actions like speech, social activity and life skill improvements. This works mostly with children as they are more likely to absorb and accept new challenges; this is commonly referred to as "positive reinforcement" in the literature and has become one of the leading directions for treatment. ABA therapy was devised and implemented by Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas at UCLA in 1987. Since then, ABA therapy has become a leading branch of psychology - behaviorism.

4. Why it is important to you to study this discipline in a school that emphasizes cultural awareness, competence, and understanding of diversity (see our Commitment to Diversity Statement).

Lizzie’s mother observed the QP using positive discipline with Lizzie by giving Lizzie a directive, then Lizzie ignore the directive and said, “I don’t have to if I don’t want” then the QP remind Lizzie of the expectations then Lizzie complied and the QP praised her.

QP engaged Nayania in participating in a CBT activity geared towards self-respect. QP explained to Nayania that the activity will her discover that the way to gain self-respect, is to behave in ways that would make her feel good about herself. QP explained to Nayania that a person gest respect, when they respect themselves and are respect to others. QP asked Nayania if she is respect herself. QP explained to Nayania the meaning of having self-respect. QP provide Nayania with a scenario in which person lost self-respect after being persuaded to steal something from a store, which caused depressed feelings. QP discussed with Nayania how the person lost their respect in the scenario and what they did to gain their self-respect back. QP asked

Jaime: How do Occupational Therapists work with Applied Behavior Analysts? Occupational therapists work with applied behavior analysts in different ways. Most situations involve an applied behavior analyst consulting and coordinating with an occupational therapist to provide services to clients. One of the most effective approaches for teaching children who have either learning or autistic challenges, is through a combination approach of occupational therapy and applied behavior analyze.

QP gave the purpose of this session which was to address medication, Lizzie’s mother decision to stop smoking, and contacting the school.

At the beginning of the spring semester, when I read the syllabus for the Models of psychotherapy class assignments, the one that took my attention was about behavioral change exercise. I thought, this exercise could help me through my high temper combined with my anger issues by screaming all the time my family. In all my college experience this was the specific project I was really looking forward to complete. Not just for doing my homework, but also because I was thinking this will be really beneficial for my family well been and my own harmony.

Lizzie made moderate progress with improving her emotional and behavioral regulation, as indicated by Lizzie and her mother making a commitment to change Lizzie’s negative behavior and replace it with positive behavior that will improve the household.

Every single day is a struggle for an autistic child and his or her family. Autism affects all aspects of a child’s life from their ability to show affection to their family to being able to do simple tasks such as communicating and thinking in ways that we take for granted. Autism is defined as a developmental disability in which children experience abnormalities in social functioning, language, often act in puzzling ways, and usually appears before the age of three (Mash &Wolfe, 2010). Although the exact causes of autism are unknown there does seem to be a strong genetic component. Having a child or family member with autism is a constant battle of emotion and frustration. Everyone wants to help the people they love when they have

QP provided Juwan with a CBT activity geared towards building a respectful family relationship. QP explained to Juwan that the activity will examined issues he has with his mom, enhance his communication skills with his mom and siblings and teach him respectful communication skills that he can utilize in all settings. QP asked Juwan to list some problems or issues he is having with his mom. QP asked Juwan, if he thinks he is respectful to his mom. QP asked Juwan, on an average week home, how many times he has disagreement with his mom. QP asked Juwan to discuss his recent disagreement he had with his mom. QP asked Juwan to explained, how he handle difficult situation at home. QP asked Juwan to list some of the consequences he gets for disobeying

Applied Behavior Analysis analysts are required to know the steps that are needed and necessary for behavior modification. This type of modification requires a clear definition of the behavior needing modification (target behavior), how this will benefit the individual in need of the modification, a clear plan of modification, and consistent data gathering to determine the effectiveness of the proposed behavior modification plan. In order to achieve a successful modification plan, the ABA professional first needs to gather information about the individual either by direct or indirect means. The modification must always been in the best interest of the individual, or those closest to the individual, and it must be a functional modification that can be carried out in the absence of the analyst. The ABA professional needs to understand the needs of each client. In order to do this, the professional will have to assess the behavior, gather data, identify a target behavior, propose a hypothesis about an intervention, implement the modification program, gather more data about the effectiveness of the program, and report about the outcome.

Tatiana responded well to the intervention. Tatiana was able to explain, what she has learned from the activity. Tatiana continues to make progress with her goals. Tatiana stated, that being yelled at teased, losing phone privileges, lied on, put down and being repeatedly asked to do the same thing. Tatiana successfully provided alternative ways to the scenarios provided. Tatiana stated, that she feel overwhelmed, frustrated, mean and scared. Tatiana listed, throwing things, coursing, talking back, name calling, fighting, screams, use abusive language, and cry. Tatiana stated, she can journal her feelings, talk about her feelings, engage into doing something different and listen to music. Tatiana stated, that she had a fight with a boy on

In the next case study, Jackie is a 23 year-old who was bit by a dog which required stitches when she was only 3. She remembers what happened in detail and the psychological distress from the trauma causes her to avoid dogs at all cost, however; she is engaged to a dog breeder and will need to learn to how to get past this before she gets married in which dogs will be a constant part of her life. Jackie needs help in overcoming this fear so she can live a healthy and happy home life. When trauma and distress engulf a person’s life and in turn dictates their behavior, there are specific principles that analysts use to help the individual overcome this obstacle and develop a modification

Based on my scores I have a clear understanding of the elements in a professional setting. I definitely agree with the results. According to Reddick, it is important to create a positive workplace environment so the employees can be more positive (2011). Also, patients can sense when an environment is hostile or a caregiver is uneasy and upset. I believe that a positive team environment increases staffs productivity and patient’s satisfaction. As a nurse, having a strong nurse-patient relationship is vital to build trust. In addition to that, having good communication skills and being compassionate is also important in nursing.

The Behavioural approach (also called the learning theory) focuses on the belief that our environment, e.g. people, experiences and learning, influences the development and behaviour of an individual whilst thinking the internal functions, such as thoughts and cognition, are impossible to observe, so they are not apart of the scientific approach to psychology. This theory is also based on the concept of ‘explaining behaviour through observation. Behaviourists assume individuals are born as a blank state (tabula rasa), meaning they do not think biology and cognitive functions influence our behaviour, only our environment does. A large idea that the theory hold is that behaviour can be broken down into stimulus-response units. Stimuli are anything environmental that triggers an individuals’ senses, for example, a student being asked to complete an assignment (stimulus) would respond by completing the assignment. Stimulus-response theories form the basis of classical or operant conditioning, which suggests animals and humans can learn through the relation of a response to any certain stimuli.