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A systematic review of the observer effect as a training methodology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Within the field of applied behavior analysis, behavior analysts are service providers who routinely contribute collaboratively for the purpose of ...
Evaluating behavioral intervention training packages for school-based paraprofessionals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
[EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/1/2024] Paraprofessionals work on a daily basis with students with a variety of challenges and behavioral needs. Many require professional development packages to train on how to implement behavioral ...
Some effects of immediacy on food selectivity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Food selectivity is a common problem reported by parents of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Individuals who engage in food selectivity tend to consume a small variety of items that are low in nutritional ...
A literature review of empirical papers on behavioral interventions for inappropriate masturbation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2024] Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have historically been denied the right to express their sexuality or engage in sexual relationships due to misconceptions or ...
Effect of class wide function-based intervention teams (CW-FIT) and the good behavior game (GBG) intervention with children in a classroom
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
One common issue with children with developmental disabilities is compliance. In Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) individualized curriculum is developed for each student. However, Maggin et al. (2012) showed that group ...
The effects of culturally-based accommodations on behavioral skills training
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) come from different ethnicities and backgrounds. With the growing Hispanic population and increased prevalence of ASD, it is imperative that our evidence-based practices ...
Effects of feedback content and preference on performance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Data were collected on individual task completion and feedback procedures and stimuli used to change performance in existing feedback interventions. The information collected aimed to improve the quality of feedback delivered ...
Increasing independence for home skills through book and tablet schedules
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Previous research has used activity schedules to teach children with Autism Spectrum Disorder a variety of skills such as social, play, daily routines, ...
An evaluation of functional analysis methodology for play behaviors in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Deficits in play skills are common among children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The importance of play in educational settings provides opportunities to build relationships and social interactions in those ...
"Using stereotypy as reinforcement" : for alternative behavior in a chained schedule
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Some individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) engage in stereotypy, or repetitive behavior typically maintained by automatic reinforcement. Chronic stereotypy, especially at high frequencies, can interfere with ...
Evaluating the impact of differences in the definition of overlap training on target acquisition in non-square matrices
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
Matrix Training is a way of training stimulus relations which allows untrained targets to be acquired through recombinative generalization by training a specific sequence of targets in the array. Because, given a constant ...
Caregiver choice in alternating treatments
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Caregivers have a large impact on the long-term effectiveness of any Applied Behavior Analysis treatment plan designed for their child's needs. There ...
The convergence of mastery criteria and instructional format : a systematic review
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a widely accepted science in which treatment for problem behavior reduction and skill acquisition interventions has ...
Evaluation of a latency-based competing stimulus assessment (LBCSA)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
A competing stimulus assessment (CSA) is used in the treatment of automatically maintained problem behavior to identify items that compete with the sensory consequences that are associated with the targeted problem behavior. ...
Evaluating the use of DTT to teach basic sexuality education skills to children with autism spectrum disorder
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2024] Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience numerous changes and challenges in their lifetime and it is critical that they have the knowledge to assist them during these experiences. ...