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Assessing Convergent Validity Of The Qabf And Tbh Fa Intake Form With Results Of A Functional Analysis, Melissa Cisneros
Assessing Convergent Validity Of The Qabf And Tbh Fa Intake Form With Results Of A Functional Analysis, Melissa Cisneros
Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects
The current study looked to compare and analyze the convergent validity of the Questions About Behavioral Function (QABF) with Trumpet Behavioral Health’s current form, the Functional Assessment Intake Form. Both forms were compared with results gathered from a functional analysis conducted on individuals with identified challenging behaviors (e.g. body dropping and self- injurious behaviors). A multi-element design was used to conduct a functional analysis, and identified functions from the indirect assessments were compared to the results found in the functional analysis. Results indicated that there was no correspondence between the indirect assessments used with the results from the functional analysis. …
Mand Training And Prompt Fading: Teaching Yes-No Manding, Jessica M. Kelly
Mand Training And Prompt Fading: Teaching Yes-No Manding, Jessica M. Kelly
Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects
Language is a collection of verbal skills which allows the speaker to have some control over how others interact with them. Saying the words “yes” and “no” are fundamental language abilities; The words impact the speaker’s environment by communicating acceptance or rejection of stimuli and experiences. Caregivers, teachers, and friends may have to make choices for an individual who cannot respond to yes-no questions. This skill deficit deprives the individual of autonomy and can lead to challenging behaviors occurring in place of clear communication. Applied Behavior Analysis offers techniques to teach language skills such as saying “yes” and “no” in …