ERIC Number: EJ861334
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Publication Date: 2008
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Group Training of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Knowledge Competencies to Community-Based Service Providers for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Luiselli, James K.; St. Amand, CarrieAnne; MaGee, Christine; Sperry, James M.
International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, v4 n1 p41-47 2008
We describe a training program to teach applied behavior analysis (ABA) knowledge competencies to paraprofessional staff (N = 47) at a habilitation services agency for adults with developmental disabilities. Before and following training, staff completed assessment of knowledge tests for three content areas: basic learning principles, instructional strategies, and prompting and prompt-fading methods. Training was implemented in a group format that included a standardized curriculum, didactic presentation, case illustration, and directed discussion. Average tests scores (percent correct) for the three ABA knowledge competencies increased from pretraining to posttraining. Practical considerations relative to large-scale staff training are discussed. (Contains 1 table and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Caregivers, Adults, Behavior Modification, Paraprofessional Personnel, Knowledge Level, Teaching Methods, Prompting, Learning Strategies, Group Instruction, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Case Studies, Scores, Program Effectiveness, Behavior Problems, Reinforcement, Contingency Management, Data Collection, Intervention, Measurement Techniques, Observation
Joseph Cautilli, Ph.D. & The Behavior Analyst Online Organization. 535 Queen Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147-3220. Tel: 215-462-6737; Web site: http://www.baojournal.com/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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