Global Assessment Use and Practices in Applied Behavior Analysis: Surveying the Field

Padilla, Kristen

doi:10.1016/j.rasd.2020.101676

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“…The ABLA had the highest number of measurement-related studies ( n = 24) yet no respondents reported using this assessment. The PEAK had the second highest number of measurement-related studies ( n = 11) but was the least reportedly used assessment in the field of behavior analysis (Padilla, 2020). Additional research is needed to provide strong evidence supporting the use of several other commonly reported assessments used in ABA, such as the VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, and EFL.…”

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“…Although we identified 46 studies that provided information related to validity and reliability evidence for an ABA-based assessment, a key finding from our study is the misalignment between the assessments reported by behavior analysis professionals (Padilla, 2020) and the number of published validity and/or reliability studies in the literature. Three of the six assessments identified in the systematic literature review (i.e., ABLA, TARPA, VerBAS) were not reportedly used by those practicing in behavior analysis (Padilla, 2020). That is, 31 of the 46 identified studies were based on assessments that are not reported to be widely used, if at all.…”

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“…Secondary search. This initial search produced additional assessments not included in Padilla's (2020) survey results. Thus, the authors conducted a second search that included assessment specific search terms for the additional assessments to ensure a more comprehensive search.…”

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“…In the field of ABA there is widespread usage of criterion-referenced assessments to develop treatment plans for individuals with ASD (Padilla, 2020). The importance of the availability of sound evidence supporting the use of assessments, including those that are ABA-based, cannot be overstated.…”

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Validity and Reliability Evidence for Assessments Based in Applied Behavior Analysis: A Systematic Review

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The current article presents the findings from a systematic review of the available reliability and validity evidence supporting the use of criterion-referenced assessments based on the applied behavior analysis framework. We identified 46 studies that reported reliability and/or validity evidence for six assessments, 37 of which presented reliability evidence and 43 presented validity evidence. Additionally, we extracted and summarized information related to participant characteristics (e.g., age, sex, diagnosis), geographic location, and research setting (e.g., residential facility, home). Overall, we found conflicting support for the use of the assessments. When coupled with the reported usage by behavior analysis professionals, our findings suggest a misalignment between the reportedly used assessments and the number of published studies providing validity and/or reliability evidence. We found inconsistent use of measurement-related vocabulary and that many studies could have been strengthened by conducting different statistical analyses. We provide a summary of studies, findings, and offer recommendations for clinical practice and future measurement research.

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“…Yet, BCBAs working with young children on the autism spectrum are often tasked with creating treatment plans that target early skills in areas such as play, speech, language, communication, and social skills. Without an in-depth understanding of early developmental sequences in these domains, behavior therapists often rely on popular ABA curriculum-based measures, such as the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement and Program (VB-MAPP), to plan the scope and sequence of instruction (Padilla, 2020), despite poor evidence of reliability and validity (Dixon et al, 2015).…”

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Keeping up with the evidence base: Survey of behavior professionals about Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions

Hampton

Sandbank

2021

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Professionals who primarily deliver services to children on the autism spectrum employ a range of techniques and supports that are colloquially known as applied behavior analysis therapy. The landscape of evidence supporting interventions for children on the autism spectrum has vastly transformed in the last decade. A substantial, relatively high-quality literature base supports the effectiveness of Naturalistic Developmental Behavior Interventions for supporting development in children on the autism spectrum, yet few professionals serving this population receive training in this category of interventions. Board Certified Behavior Analysts and related professionals are the primary service providers for this population. The purpose of this survey study is to describe and understand the knowledge and beliefs that Behavior Analyst Certification Board certificants have around Naturalistic Developmental Behavior Interventions, and the implications for training the professionals most likely to serve young children on the autism spectrum. A total of 901 respondents completed the survey. Respondents indicated, on average, little to no knowledge of Naturalistic Developmental Behavior Intervention practices and that few believe these practices to be effective or appropriate for the field. We discuss the implications and needs for future training and research in this area. Lay abstract Primary service providers for young children on the autism spectrum and developmentally delayed children use many strategies under the umbrella of applied behavior analysis therapy. The evidence supporting interventions for children on the autism spectrum has changed last decade, and powerful research supports the relative effectiveness of Naturalistic Developmental Behavior Interventions, yet a few professionals serving young children on the autism spectrum receive training in this category of interventions. Board Certified Behavior Analysts and related professionals are the primary service providers for this population. The purpose of this survey study is to describe and understand the knowledge and beliefs that Behavior Analyst Certification Board certificants have around Naturalistic Developmental Behavior Interventions. The survey was completed by 901 respondents. Respondents indicated, on average, little to no knowledge of Naturalistic Developmental Behavior Intervention practices and few believe that these practices are effective or appropriate for the field. Recommendations include increasing training opportunities for related professionals, and changing certification requirements to match the current evidence.

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Creating a reference range of common problem behaviors and replacement behaviors in neurotypical children

VanDevander,

Warner,

Kazemi

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Behavioral Interventions

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There are limited resources outlining age‐referenced rates of problem behavior displayed by neurotypical children. Such information is important for practitioners as a basis for social comparison when they are targeting behavior reduction goals for neurodivergent clients. We distributed a survey to parents of children aged 1–10 years without a developmental diagnosis in which parents reported frequency of five problem behaviors across a 24‐h period, as well as commonly targeted replacement behaviors. Problem behavior was reported across all age groups to varying degrees based on topography and age. Replacement behaviors, such as waiting and tolerating denials generally improved as children increased in age but still largely remained below 80% of opportunities. The present study may serve as a reference for researchers and clinicians to set goals that are developmentally appropriate.

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Global Assessment Use and Practices in Applied Behavior Analysis: Surveying the Field

Cited by 19 publications

References 18 publications

Validity and Reliability Evidence for Assessments Based in Applied Behavior Analysis: A Systematic Review

Validity and Reliability Evidence for Assessments Based in Applied Behavior Analysis: A Systematic Review

Keeping up with the evidence base: Survey of behavior professionals about Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions

Creating a reference range of common problem behaviors and replacement behaviors in neurotypical children

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