Author : Richard B. Graff
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 117 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (98 download)
Book Synopsis Evaluation of a Self-instruction Package for Conducting Stimulus Preference Assessments by : Richard B. Graff
Download or read book Evaluation of a Self-instruction Package for Conducting Stimulus Preference Assessments written by Richard B. Graff and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Current research suggests that non-behavior analysts are not able to accurately implement stimulus preference assessments (SPA) given written instructions, alone. However, training that includes written instructions supplemented with feedback from a professional with expertise in conducting SPAs has proven effective. Unfortunately, expert-facilitated, direct training may not be available to some clinicians and teachers. Thus, the first objective of the current sequence of investigations was to assess awareness and use of SPAs among practicing behavior analysts and special educators. The second objective was to evaluate the effects of a self-instruction package on accurate implementation of SPAs. In Study 1, a survey was conducted with behavioral and non-behavioral professionals from various agencies serving individuals with disabilities. Results suggested that nearly 90% of certified behavior analysts used at least one published SPA procedure, but individuals in other professions (e.g., special education) were less likely to use these procedures. In Study 2, an antecedent-only instructional package was evaluated with two methods of SPA. The results demonstrated that access to enhanced written instructions (i.e., technical jargon was minimized; instructions included pictures, diagrams, and step-by-step examples) allowed inexperienced staff to accurately implement SPA procedures. Results are discussed in terms of applying low cost, highly portable self-instruction methods to teach non-behavior analysts other aspects of implementing behavior-analytic technologies." -- Abstract, p.2.