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The treatment of severe behavior problems in school settings using a technical assistance model
J Northup1, D P Wacker, W K Berg
1University of Iowa.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Local school personnel can effectively implement functional analysis and reinforcement-based treatments in classrooms with training and support. This approach successfully identified behavioral contingencies and led to maintained positive outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral analysis in educational settings
- Applied behavior analysis (ABA) in schools
Background:
- Functional analysis and reinforcement-based treatments are key behavioral interventions.
- Implementing these procedures in real-world classroom settings presents unique challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of school personnel conducting functional analysis and reinforcement-based treatments.
- To evaluate the effectiveness and maintenance of these interventions when implemented by school staff.
Main Methods:
- Provided initial workshops on functional assessment and differential reinforcement.
- Delivered ongoing on-site technical assistance to transdisciplinary teams.
- School personnel implemented procedures in classroom settings.
Main Results:
- School personnel demonstrated adequate implementation of procedures with periodic support.
- Functional analysis effectively identified individual maintaining behavioral contingencies.
- Derived treatments proved effective and results were maintained over 18 months.
Conclusions:
- Local school personnel can be trained to conduct functional analysis and reinforcement-based treatments.
- These behavioral interventions are feasible and effective within actual classroom environments.
- Sustained positive outcomes are achievable with appropriate training and support.