Using ABC narrative recording to identify the function of problem behavior: A pilot study

Lanovaz, Marc J.; Argumedes, Malena; Roy, Dona; Duquette, Julie R.; Watkins, Nicholas A.

doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2013.05.038

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“…The second and fourth authors conducted a narrative descriptive assessment (e.g., see Luna, Nadratu, Palmier, Brestan-Knight, & Rapp, 2018) of Aubrey’s behavior in the presence of her family during a 2-hr session in Aubrey’s home. Lanovaz, Argumedes, Roy, Duquette, and Watkins (2013) showed that experts (i.e., BCBAs) could use the results of Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence (ABC) narratives to identify the correct function of problem behavior. Results of the descriptive assessment, as well as results from prior evaluations, suggested that Aubrey’s vocalizing was maintained by attention from her sister and parents.…”

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Using a Multiple-Schedule Procedure to Signal the Availability of Attention: Three Demonstrations

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Adjudicated adolescents detained in residential facilities for illegal sexual behavior, as well as adolescents living at home, may engage in problem behaviors such as excessive vocalizations. In residential detention facilities, these excessive vocalizations may result in disciplinary action and loss of privileges. Moreover, excessive vocalizations may also reduce the amount of positive social interactions that staff members and caregivers have with the adolescents. The current study evaluated a multiple-schedule procedure for reducing excessive vocalizations displayed by three adolescents. The procedure involved (a) a red card to signal that attention was not available and (b) either a green card or no card to signal that attention was available. Results show that the participants learned to abstain from vocalizing for up to 30 min when a caregiver presented the red card. In addition, the treatment effects persisted during generalization assessment sessions.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

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Using a Multiple-Schedule Procedure to Signal the Availability of Attention: Three Demonstrations

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“…A recent review of the QABF showed that it is currently the most research-supported indirect behavioral assessment (Matson, Tureck, & Rieske, 2012). In particular, several very recent studies have demonstrated high convergence between QABF scores and experimental analysis data, especially when the behaviors are maintained by automatic reinforcement (e.g., Lanovaz, Argumedes, Roy, Duquette, & Watkins, 2013; Watkins & Rapp, 2013).…”

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The Effectiveness of the Snug Vest on Stereotypic Behaviors in Children Diagnosed With an Autism Spectrum Disorder

Watkins

Sparling²

2014

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Various reviews of the effects of sensory integration therapy (SIT) have concluded that such interventions fail to reduce stereotypy. However, a new, and as yet untested, SIT iteration, an inflatable wearable vest known as the Snug Vest purports to decrease such repetitive behavior. In the current study, three children who emitted different forms of stereotypy participated in an alternating treatments design in which each participant wore a fully inflated vest and either a fully deflated vest or no vest. The results of the study show that the Snug Vest failed to reduce any participants' stereotypy. We highlight our findings in the context of professional practice and discuss several potential limitations.

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“…To our knowledge, a single study has examined the concurrent validity of ABC narrative recording to identify the function of challenging behavior. Lanovaz et al (2013) reported that expert-reviewers using ABC narrative recording identified the same function as functional analyses in 75% of cases. That said, Lanovaz et al (2013) has not been replicated and the authors used only 12 expert-reviewers, which limits the generality of their findings.…”

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Concurrent Validity of Functional Analysis, ABC Narrative Recordings, and Open-Ended Functional Assessment Interviews

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Lanovaz²,

Giannakakos³

2020

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ABC narrative recordings and Open-Ended Functional Assessment Interviews have limited empirical support for their concurrent validity with functional analysis. To address this issue, we conducted a study wherein 187 independent behavior analysts relied on data collected using ABC recordings and Open-Ended Functional Assessment Interviews to identify the function of challenging behavior in four children with autism. Then, we compared the results of their analyses with those of a traditional functional analysis. The analyses of the ABC recordings and of the Open-End Functional Assessment Interviews matched those of the functional analyses in 47% and 71% of cases, respectively. These findings suggest that the Open-Ended Functional Assessment Interview may perform better than the ABC narrative recording to develop hypotheses on the functions of challenging behavior.

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Using ABC narrative recording to identify the function of problem behavior: A pilot study

Cited by 32 publications

References 43 publications

Using a Multiple-Schedule Procedure to Signal the Availability of Attention: Three Demonstrations

Using a Multiple-Schedule Procedure to Signal the Availability of Attention: Three Demonstrations

The Effectiveness of the Snug Vest on Stereotypic Behaviors in Children Diagnosed With an Autism Spectrum Disorder

Concurrent Validity of Functional Analysis, ABC Narrative Recordings, and Open-Ended Functional Assessment Interviews

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