Applied behavior analysis is defined by its commitment to individualized services and data-driven programmatic change. These are not peripheral features of the discipline but its defining characteristics.
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Join Free →Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is characterized by its hallmark emphasis on individualized services and programmatic change to address behavioral challenges across diverse populations. However, the extent to which behavior analysts adhere to these principles warrants closer examination. This presentation seeks to contribute to this discourse by presenting findings from a systematic analysis aimed at evaluating the degree to which behavior analysts engage in individualization of behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and make programmatic changes when the "data indicate that desired outcomes are not being realized" (BACB, 2020, P.12). Additionally, there will be a discussion on the current practices and reported challenges faced by behavior analysts when conducting procedural integrity as a first step to evaluate programmatic barriers. Implications for training and support regarding errors of omission in our procedural integrity practices will be discussed alongside pinpointed solutions.
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| BACB® | 1 | Ethics |
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Dr. Harper serves as the Senior Director of Professional Development, Clinical Training, and Research at Melmark New England. Dr. Harper received her PhD. in Psychology with a concentration in Behavior Analysis from the University of Florida. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Behavior Analyst with the State of Massachusetts, and a Certified Diversity Executive (CDE®). Dr. Harper received the 2013 Jerry Shook Practitioner Award from BABAT for excellence in clinical practice. In addition to direct service, she has been actively involved in the field of behavior analysis through academic instruction, training and supervision of staff, as well as the design and dissemination of applied research. Dr. Harper holds an adjunct faculty position teaching and mentoring masters and doctorate level students through Endicott College. Her research interests include the assessment and treatment of severe behavior disorders, mechanisms responsible for behavior change, and maintenance and generalization of treatment effects. Dr. Harper has published her work in several peer-reviewed journals and regularly presents as regional and national conferences.
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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.