LibGuides: PSY-6924 v1: Week 3 Resources

Week 3 Resources

Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied Behavior Analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson Prentice Hall.

Read Chapter 26

Chapter 26 discusses antecedent interventions and their effect on behavior change. Applied Behavior Analysis (Cooper et al., 2020) is considered the “golden standard” for textbooks used in BCBA Programs. It is already aligned to the BACB’s 5th task list; therefore, making it an appropriate textbook for comprehension and application of behavior analytic concepts and exam preparation for the Board-Certified Behavior Analysis exam.

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Evidence-Based Instructional Practices. (n.d.). Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
This website provides a brief description of several different augmentative and alternative communication devices. It also provides guidance on choosing the appropriate device for a student and offers videos showing clients using the devices.
The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
National Autism Resources. (n.d.). The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS).
This website provides a brief description of The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) used with people who have little or no communication abilities. It provides descriptions of Phases 1-VI that are used to teach the PECS system to learners.
Module: Functional Communication Training
National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders. (2010). Module: Functional Communication Training (FCT).
This document provides an overview of Functional Communication Training, its purpose, implementation, and practical strategies on using FCT as an antecedent intervention.
Non-contingent Attention Tip Sheet
Tennessee Behavior Supports Project. Non-contingent Attention Tips. (n.d.).
This tip sheet provides simple descriptions and strategies in using non-contingent attention in practical situations.
Functional Communication Training: A Review and Practical Guide
Tiger, J. H., Hanley, G. P., & Bruzek, J. (2008). Functional communication training: A review and practical guide. Journal of Behavior Analysis in Practice, 1(1), 16-23.
Functional communication training (FCT) is one of the most common and effective interventions for clients with severe behavior problems. This document provides a review of these best practices as they arise during the development of effective FCT interventions.
Noncontingent Reinforcement: A Further Examination of Schedule Effects During Treatment
Wallace, M. D., Iwata, B. A., Hanley, G. P., Thompson, R. H., & Roscoe, E. M. (2012). Noncontingent reinforcement: A further examination of schedule effects during treatment. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 45, 709-719.
This study reviews the effects of dense and thin NCR schedules, and their influences over behavior and whether these influences change as dense schedules are thinned.