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Verbal prompts, redirection to remain focused on a given task, minimize outdoor play, reduced iPad games and parent meeting. The results of interventions are diverse. Adriel would respond to previous intervention such as less outdoor play and parent meeting by behaving in class and follow directions for outdoor play for the first two days of the week and then the behavior occurs again. Verbal prompting often works for the first 2 minutes and then the behavior occurs again. The support and one-to-one attention given from the staff during transitions decreased the incidents of noncompliance, pushing and yelling. The staff will model, role play, practice and discuss all these intervention strategies to support Adriel. He will be given attention when he shows replacement behaviors.

Among the most widely disseminated procedures derived directly from the principles of applied behavior analysis have been those applied to the analysis and treatment of common childhood problems (e.g., Arndorfer, Allen, & Aljazireh, 1999; Schroeder & Gordon, 1991; Watson & Gresham, 1998). Applied behavior analysts have developed a countless effective interventions for common childhood problems and have repeatedly demonstrated that, even in loosely controlled applied environments, behavior often responds rather quickly to properly managed contingencies. Yet, despite these successes, some have maintained that simply providing repeated demonstrations of the effectiveness of behavioral technology eventually will yield diminishing returns to the field (Kunkel, 1987). The success of an intervention is dependent not only upon its effectiveness but also upon its precise delivery by a clinician and the consistency with which parents and staff implement that treatment with all of its essential

The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. (BACB) has adopted ten guidelines for professional conduct for behavior analyst. Guideline four discusses, The Behavior Analyst and the Individual Behavior Change Program. The guideline states, “The behavior analyst (a) designs programs that are based on behavior analytic principles, including assessments of effects of other intervention methods, (b) involves the client or the client-surrogate in the planning of such programs, (c) obtains the consent of the client, and (d) respects the right of the client to terminate services at any time.” Within guideline four, Least Restrictive Procedures 4.10 dictates, “The behavior analyst reviews and appraises the restrictiveness of alternative interventions and always recommends the least restrictive procedures likely to be effective in dealing with a behavior problem” (Bailey & Burch, 2011.) Based on our ethical guidelines as future behavior analyst we must guarantee our clients interventions are the least restrictive. Promoting least restrictive interventions in school settings ensures the utilization of antecedent manipulations. Utilizing antecedent manipulations may assist with deescalating or preventing further maladaptive behavior. Preventing maladaptive behavior decreases the risks of potential negative side effects such as emotional responding. Employing our ethical guidelines ensures the dignity of our students and promotes student independence.

Clients and Therapists work together to form a therapeutic relationship and to identify the relation between thoughts and feelings on their behaviour. This includes the identification of Core Beliefs, Dysfunctional Assumptions and Negative Automatic Thoughts. This initial assessment can sometimes be difficult with children as may have been told to come along to therapy by a parent/ carer and may not be ready or motivated to engage in therapy (Stallard, 2005).

The B.A.T. clinical team conducted a reinforcement assessment (RAISD) and the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System Third Edition (ABAS-3) assessment with Lukas’ parent’s, as well as reviewed some anticipated goals for Lukas and his parents. Parents stated they were in agreement. The B.A.T. clinical team then concluded the observation. The duration of this assessment was approximately one hour and 30 minutes.

One of the key elements of RAD therapy is incorporating a parenting skills class into the child’s counseling. The skills class should accomplish at least three goals. The first goal should be to “educate” the parents about their child’s disorder, the second goal should be to educate the parents to “protect” themselves from the child’s “pathology”, the third goal should be to establish a “bond” with the child through activities rather than therapy (Buenning, n.d.). By educating the parents about why their child is behaving the way they are, the parents are able to relate to their child. This assists the child in therapy because, “understanding your child often leads to increased feelings of compassion for him” (Buenning,

There were several people involved in this study. The licensed psychologists and counseling psychology doctorate student both conducted the intakes and provided the parenting training. The developmental- behavioral pediatrician provided the consultation and the director of Kentucky Telecare provided the technology and resources. Throughout the studied they determined that the 8 week

In order for a parent training session to be successful, there are many essential elements that should be considered. Skill building should be a focus as should the realization of the importance of parents as members of the ABA team. It is essential for their voice to be heard, as they know their child best and are crucial if the right decisions are to be made. Many parents are actively involved finding appropriate services for their child, or seeking out training to implement at home, after all they have a vested interest. There are two types of training formats: the individual and group.

This letter is in response to a request from Mrs. Aysha Alshehri to attend a conference. Mrs. Alshehri is a student in good standing in Winthrop University Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Program. The conference she has requested to attend, is Working Together to Improve Student Behavior Conference. According to conference organizers, participants will engage in a collaboration between families and educators to build a unified vision and approach to behavioral intervention in homes and schools. The conference will bring together national and local experts to deliver over 20 presentations, as well as skill-building workshops. The presentations will cover a wide range of topics related to effective school-wide discipline,

As, future behavior analysts we are required to use evidence-based practices in our field of studies and work. In order to use evidence-based practices it should consist of scientific literature and direct and frequent measurements of the behavior. There are currently twenty-seven evidence-based practices that practitioners can use for the clients. With my hypothetical client Chester it would be necessary to find a way for him to communicate effectively and to be able to establish why his behaviors are occurring. Furthermore, I have selected picture exchange communication system (PECS) and functional communication training.

After approximately four months of treatment, Bobby’s parents reported several weeks of regular compliance at home, no physical aggression at home or school, along with a teacher report of consistent engagement at school and significant improvement in overall compliance. Upon termination of therapeutic services, Bobby’s parents were given the Therapy attitude inventory (TAI) to inform the clinician of their therapeutic experience to help the clinician understand their perspectives and inform future practice. This therapeutic model is helpful in Bobby’s case to provide the parents with skills to facilitate prosocial behaviors in Bobby through the use of more effective communication and boundary setting through the use of PRIDE skills, direct commands, and time-out procedures. This therapeutic process helped to establish a secure relationship between Bobby and his parents, by replacing their authoritarian parenting style with an authoritative style to maintain structure and warmth. Through the therapeutic process, Bobby learned that his parents had consistent rules, responses to his actions, and would give him positive attention for good behavior. Bobby’s parents learned how to engage with Bobby more effectively to show him they were engaged and supportive, and still had boundaries. This healthier relationship dynamic between Bobby and his parents has also helped Bobby develop more functional relationships with other adults in his life including his teachers. As Bobby learned

Therefore, parent education programs aim to increase parental knowledge of child development, assist parents in developing their parenting skills and normalising the challenges and difficulties faced in parenting (Sanders et al, 2000). Tomison (1998) states that parent education programs are currently an essential part of early intervention with vulnerable or at risk families. Keep Them Safe continues to fund and provide the Triple P parenting course to all parents with children 3-8 years. The Positive Parenting Program is evidence based and designed to help parents make changes to improve their parenting skills through seminars and groups. Parents are able to sign up voluntarily, can be referred by a GP, counsellor or welfare agency. This program is designed to build positive relationships between children and parents. It helps parents use simple routines to address conflict and provides tips on how to deal with problem behaviours as children develop (Sanders, n.d). A study on the Australian Triple P program found that all three levels of the program reduced child disruptive behaviour by improving parenting skills. This then has the assumed follow- on effect of reducing the child’s vulnerability to maltreatment and decreasing parental potential for maltreatment (Sanders,

Similar to diagnosis standards, there is no standard for treatment methods or procedures. However, there are a few popular treatment programs, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is one (“Best practice treatments”). PCIT is a “dyadic behavioral intervention” centered around the caregiver and the child playing together (“Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) 2006). The therapy procedure was designed for children ages two through seven, although it has been adapted for children ages four through twelve (“Parent-Child Interaction Therapy” 2006; “Parent-Child Interaction Therapy”). The goal of PCIT is to decrease the child’s behavioral issues, increase the child’s social skills, and improve the relationship between the child and the caregivers (“Parent-Child Interaction Therapy” 2006). The program is completed when the caregivers master the skills, usually within ten to twenty one-hour sessions. For this reason, PCIT is only successful when the child has the same caretakers for the duration of the program (“Parent-Child Interaction Therapy with At-Risk Families”).

The Patient- Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) was funded by the NIH Roadmap for Medical Research Initiative as a project to re- invent the clinical research enterprise. The primary purpose of PROMIS is to create item banks and short forms that measure key outcome domains that are displayed in a variety of chronic diseases that can be used commonly across different research projects. In other words, the goal is to standardize the measurement of symptoms and function using precise, valid item banks and their applications. Computer adaptive tests (CAT) have also been developed through PROMIS with relevance to many pediatric and adult subjects.

Santrock (2010) gives the advice for parents stating “ recognize that the quality of your parenting is a key factor in your child’s development…..parents should observe for themselves whether their children seen to be having behavior problems”. (p.372)