Skinner, B.F. (1976). Walden two. Indianapolis, IN.: Hackett Pub. Inc. ISBN: 978-0-87220-778-3

This course provides an in-depth review of applied behavior analytic techniques. Students will learn to apply behavior analytic principles toward the improvement of socially significant behaviors in a wide range of settings as well as to evaluate the effects of behavioral procedures. Prerequisite: BH421

Upon successful completion of the course, each participant should be able to:

• Describe the history of ABA
• Identify the foundations of Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and NET and understand why it was developed
• Give a basic overview of FCT, including what it is, how it’s used and the steps to implementing it
• Describe all components of Verbal behavior and how each are used in everyday language
• Demonstrate knowledge of pivotal response training and identify when the appropriate time to incorporate the procedure.
• Give a basic overview of task analysis, including how to break a skill down into smaller parts, determine how the skill will be taught, implement the intervention, and monitor progress
• Demonstrate general knowledge of the National Report Standards and how to apply it to research