ABA-6905 - Assessment and Measurement in Applied Behavior Analysis

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12

You will learn the basic principles of functional assessment of behavior problems, techniques of behavioral assessment, the fundamentals of repeated measurement to make data-based decisions about the function of a behavior and the effectiveness of an intervention, and evidence-based practices that promote social competency. Students will identify and select appropriate observation methods, employ functional assessment procedures and methods, display and interpret data, and design behavior intervention plans that result in socially meaningful outcomes. (Prevention/Antecedent strategies identify and make environmental changes that reduce the need for behavior analysis G-08). Students will complete a functional assessment which will include recommendations.