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Essential components of written behavior treatment plans
Don E Williams1, Timothy R Vollmer2
1Williams Behavioral Consulting, United States.
Research in Developmental Disabilities
|December 3, 2014
Summary
This study revises a 25-year-old behavior analysis plan evaluation system. Experts identified 20 essential components for effective written behavior treatment plans, improving current standards.
Area of Science:
- Behavior Analysis
- Applied Behavior Analysis
Background:
- The Vollmer et al. (1992) system has been the sole empirical standard for evaluating behavior analysis plans for 25 years.
- A need exists to update and refine this established system to reflect current best practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To revise and update the existing system for evaluating written behavior analysis plans.
- To identify essential components of effective behavior treatment plans through expert consensus.
Main Methods:
- The first author revised the original 28-item content of the Vollmer et al. (1992) system.
- A panel of 55 experts (editorial board members of key journals) rated the 28 items on a five-point Likert scale.
- Expert ratings were analyzed to determine essential components.
Main Results:
- 36 out of 55 experts responded to the survey.
- The initial 28 items were reduced to 20 essential components based on expert evaluations.
- A revised, empirically-supported list of essential components for behavior treatment plans was established.
Conclusions:
- The study successfully updated the evaluation system for behavior analysis plans.
- The identified 20 essential components provide a refined, evidence-based framework for practitioners.
- This revised system enhances the quality and consistency of written behavior treatment plans.
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