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Fisher, Wayne W.; Greer, Brian D.; Fuhrman, Ashley M.; Saini, Valdeep; Simmons, Christina A. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2018
The resurgence of destructive behavior can occur during functional communication training (FCT) if the alternative response contacts a challenge (e.g., extinction). Behavioral momentum theory (BMT) suggests that refinements to FCT could mitigate resurgence of destructive behavior during periods of extinction. Following a functional analysis and…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Communication Strategies, Behavior Modification, Functional Behavioral Assessment
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Kodak, Tiffany; Fisher, Wayne W.; Paden, Amber; Dickes, Nitasha – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2013
We evaluated a discrete-trial functional analysis implemented by regular classroom staff in a classroom setting. The results suggest that the discrete-trial functional analysis identified a social function for each participant and may require fewer staff than standard functional analysis procedures.
Descriptors: Functional Behavioral Assessment, Early Intervention, Young Children, Program Effectiveness
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Kodak, Tiffany; Fisher, Wayne W.; Clements, Andrea; Paden, Amber R.; Dickes, Nitasha R. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
The purpose of the present investigation was to refine and validate an assessment procedure to identify instructional variables influencing acquisition of conditional discriminations in children diagnosed with autism. An assessment was implemented with eleven individuals to identify the specific instructional variables influencing the individual's…
Descriptors: Intervention, Behavior Disorders, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Evaluation Methods