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Rebecca L Thompson¹, Jennifer S McMahon², Analise A Herrera³

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This study introduces a comprehensive supervision program to address barriers in applied behavior analysis (ABA) fieldwork supervision. The program aims to enhance training and readiness for behavior analyst supervisors and trainees.

Keywords:

Fieldwork experience Mentorship Supervision Training

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Area of Science:

Behavior Analysis
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Supervision Practices

Background:

Growing demand for applied behavior analysis (ABA) services necessitates effective supervision and training.
Existing ABA fieldwork supervision guidelines face implementation barriers for supervisors.
Limited empirical data exist on the acceptability, feasibility, and efficacy of current ABA supervision tools.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a comprehensive supervision program designed to overcome reported barriers in ABA fieldwork supervision.
To promote the implementation of evidence-based supervision recommendations.
To support supervisors and trainees in developing essential supervisory competencies.

Main Methods:

Development of a structured supervision program addressing key areas: readiness assessment, expectation setting, competency-based approach, feedback, and documentation.
Inclusion of templates and tools to facilitate program implementation.
Collection of preliminary data on tool acceptability and usage.

Main Results:

The program is designed to remediate common barriers encountered in ABA supervision.
Preliminary data suggest acceptability and utility of the provided tools.
The program supports structured assessment, clear expectations, competency development, feedback, and documentation.

Conclusions:

The described supervision program offers a framework to enhance ABA fieldwork training.
Recommendations are provided for improving supervision programs and future research directions.
Further research is needed to establish the efficacy of the program and its tools.