PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS

Catalog description

Describe and apply methodology and research design in developing and monitoring the effectiveness of behavioral interventions and to use such information to evaluate overall program efficacy. Consideration is given to student characteristics (e.g., underlying disability) when developing and evaluating behavior programs based in applied behavior analysis. Use of specific tools for prioritizing behaviors, evaluating progress and making treatment program decisions are presented. Issues related to treatment implementation fidelity and behavioral program development are also emphasized.