A Review of Remote Fieldwork Supervision for BCBA® Trainees by Lisa N. Britton and Matthew J. Cicoria
A short, upbeat review says the Britton-Cicoria handbook is the go-to starter kit for running remote BCBA supervision.
01Research in Context
What this study did
Sipila-Wilson et al. (2020) wrote a short book review. The book is 'Remote Fieldwork Supervision for BCBA® Trainees' by Britton and Cicoria.
The review tells readers what the book covers. It lists tech tools, checklists, and ethical tips for supervising trainees online.
What they found
The reviewers liked the book. They say it is a friendly guide for new supervisors who must train from a distance.
They praise the ready-made forms and the step-by-step plan for remote observations.
How this fits with other research
Ferguson et al. (2018) looked at 28 telehealth ABA studies. All showed good client results, but most studies were weak. Sipila-Thomas answers the next question: once telehealth is chosen, how do we train the supervisor?
Neely et al. (2021) found telehealth works for assessments and skill building, yet warns it may falter with behavior-reduction cases. The book review does not clash; it simply focuses on teaching the supervisor, not the child.
Araiba et al. (2023) went further. They gave direct telehealth ABA to two children with autism and wrote practice tips. Their tips and the book’s checklists can be used together: the book trains the supervisor, Araiba trains the direct therapist.
Why it matters
If you supervise fieldwork, this 90-page handbook gives you a plug-and-play remote kit. Pair it with the telehealth lessons from Ferguson and Neely to cover both client care and trainee growth. Start by downloading the free observation form listed in the book; pilot it in your next Zoom supervision meeting.
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02At a glance
03Original abstract
In this article we review Britton and Cicoria’s (2019) Remote Fieldwork Supervision for BCBA® Trainees (Remote Fieldwork Supervision), published by Academic Press. We describe the key features of Remote Fieldwork Supervision and then provide a brief overview and descriptive review of each chapter and its content. Where appropriate, we also provide our critical analysis of the book’s content. We conclude with the positive recommendation that practitioners of behavior analysis and students who engage (or plan to engage) in remote supervision incorporate technology into their everyday supervisory practice, as well as that those who are interested in learning more about supervision should consider reading this book.
Behavior Analysis in Practice, 2020 · doi:10.1007/s40617-019-00407-9