The gap between research and practice in behavior analysis is frequently discussed, but Jennifer Zarcone's presentation approaches the problem from an angle that is rarely addressed: the barriers that prevent practitioners from contributing to the research base in the first place. The field depends on a growing evidence base to validate and refine its methods, yet the vast majority of this evidence comes from university-based researchers.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via Florida Association of Behavior Analysis
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Join Free →This presentation will describe common barriers to conducting research, giving presentations, and writing manuscripts when working in a practice setting. We conducted a survey of all clinical and professional employees at May Institute to find out what were the primary barriers to conducting or participating in research. The results were not surprising – time, resources, and the need for mentorship topped the list. We systematically tackled each of these items to work towards developing resources for those who wish to either put their toe in the water or jump right in and contribute to the research supporting our field. In addition, ideas will be shared about how supervisors can use the scientist practitioner model to develop their professional skills. Ideas for how agencies and organizations can encourage research as part of their supervision process will be described.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Supervision |
| COA | 1 | — |
| FL MH/PSY | 1 | — |
Dr. Zarcone is the Co-Director of the University of South Florida Florida Center for Inclusive Communities and Associate Professor in the Department of Child and Family Studies. She provides consultation and clinical support to staff regarding skill acquisition, interfering behavior, staff and parent training, and medication monitoring. Dr. Zarcone obtained her doctoral degree from the University of Florida. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a licensed psychologist. Dr. Zarcone has served in leadership positions for the Association of Behavior Analysis (ABAI) on the ABAI Practice and Science Board. She was the conference coordinator for the annual Autism Conference and a Fellow of ABAI. She served as an associate editor for several journals and as a mentor for the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Dig into the research behind this topic — plain-English summaries written for BCBAs.
258 research articles with practitioner takeaways
244 research articles with practitioner takeaways
239 research articles with practitioner takeaways
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.