Teacher-conducted trial-based functional analysis and treatment of multiply controlled challenging behavior.

LeJeune, Lauren M.; Lambert, Joseph M.; Lemons, Christopher J.; Mottern, Rachel E.; Wisniewski, Barbara T.

doi:10.1037/bar0000128

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“…A final limitation may be associated with the population targeted for this study. Historically, naturalistic implementers have only needed to execute valid TBFA trials (e.g., Bloom et al, 2013 ; Lambert et al, 2012 , 2017 ; LeJeune et al, 2019 ). In those studies, data interpretation and management were tasks relegated to experts in behavior analysis.…”

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“…This was done because naturalistic implementers must often assess the validity of the trials which they conduct without experimenter oversight (cf. Bloom et al, 2013 ; LeJeune et al, 2019 ). Thus, we wanted to assess the degree to which their judgments aligned with our own before asking them to conduct TBFAs of actual challenging behavior.…”

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“…As a result, the potential impact of relevant research is diminished. To address this, Lambert et al ( 2014 ) created a partially automated PowerPoint presentation (with voiceover narration and video models) to deliver the didactic and modeling portions of a TBFA training based on content which has facilitated favorable outcomes in previous studies (e.g., Bloom et al, 2013 ; Kunnavatana et al, 2013a , 2013b ; Lambert et al, 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2017 ; LeJeune et al, 2019 ).…”

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Partially Automated Training for Implementing, Summarizing, and Interpreting Trial-Based Functional Analyses

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Trial-based functional analysis (TBFA) is an accurate and ecologically valid assessment of challenging behavior. Further, there is evidence to suggest that individuals with minimal exposure to behavior analytic assessment methodology (e.g., parents, teachers) can quickly be trained to conduct TBFAs in naturalistic settings (e.g., schools, homes). Notwithstanding, the response effort associated with training development can be prohibitive and may preclude incorporation of TBFA into practice. To address this, we developed a partially automated training package, intended to increase the methodology’s accessibility. Using a multiple-probe across skills design, we assessed the degree to which the package increased caregiver accuracy in (a) implementing TBFAs, (b) interpreting TBFA outcomes, and (c) managing TBFA data. Six caregivers completed this study and all demonstrated proficiency following training, first during structured roleplays and again during assessment of their child’s actual challenging behavior.

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“…The high and intense levels of problem behavior exhibited by students like Maddie require highly skilled clinicians to conduct effective assessments and implement successful interventions. Although we based the functional analysis procedures on Langthorne et al (2011), there are additional functional analysis models that may be safer and provide more precise results, such as trial-based (LeJeune et al, 2019), latency-based (Lambert et al, 2017), and interview-informed synthesized (Slaton et al, 2017) functional analyses. Clinicians must be fluent in the conceptualization and implementation of these assessments to obtain safe and accurate results.…”

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Functional Communication Training and Most-To-Least Prompting as Treatments for Problem Behavior

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Functional communication training (FCT) is a treatment for problem behavior in which the learner is taught a communicative behavior that fulfills the same function as the problem behavior. Although effective, when FCT is used to request breaks from work, limitations include increased time spent in breaks and reduced task-related responding. An alternative treatment is most-to-least prompting (MTL) of a task in which a therapist provides the most helpful prompts for task-related responding (e.g., physical guidance) and gradually reduces the amount of help (e.g., visual prompt and then verbal) until the learner responds independently. We evaluated FCT and MTL in a multiple treatments design with an 11-year-old girl with severe developmental disabilities. Both treatments reduced problem behavior from baseline levels, and academic responding was greater during MTL than during FCT. MTL is an errorless teaching approach conceptualized as an abolishing operation that reduces the aversiveness of a task and makes escape less valuable.

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“…Applied behavior analysts have trained others to implement TBFAs. This includes other professionals involved in the delivery of services to the individual engaging in challenging behavior such as special education professionals (Kunnavatanna, Bloom, Samaha, & Dayton, 2013a ; Kunnavatana, Bloom, Lignugaris/Kraft et al, 2013b ; Lejeune et al, 2018 ; Rispoli et al, 2016 ) residential staff, (Lambert et al, 2013 ) and head start professionals (Rispoli et al, 2015 ). More recently, researchers have trained parents to implement TBFAs.…”

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Utilizing Telehealth to Coach Parents to Implement Trial-Based Functional Analysis and Treatment

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The trial-based functional analysis (TBFA) offers several advantages in natural settings, such as time efficiency and ecological validity. Previous studies have successfully trained or coached a variety of professionals and parents to conduct a TBFA utilizing in-person training procedures; however, no study has evaluated the effectiveness of telehealth coach or train others to implement a TBFA. Utilizing telehealth coaching, we coached three mothers of children with autism to conduct a TBFA in their home. The TBFA identified consequences maintaining challenging behavior for all three participants. Based on the results of the TBFA, we developed a functional communication training (FCT) intervention. Experimenters coached the mothers to implement the FCT intervention in their home. All interventions resulted in decreased challenging behavior and increased communication. The results suggest parents are capable of conducting a valid TBFA with telehealth coaching and support.

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Teacher-conducted trial-based functional analysis and treatment of multiply controlled challenging behavior.

Cited by 14 publications

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Partially Automated Training for Implementing, Summarizing, and Interpreting Trial-Based Functional Analyses

Partially Automated Training for Implementing, Summarizing, and Interpreting Trial-Based Functional Analyses

Functional Communication Training and Most-To-Least Prompting as Treatments for Problem Behavior

Utilizing Telehealth to Coach Parents to Implement Trial-Based Functional Analysis and Treatment

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