Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis

Course Code: REL-ATS-0-BM1-V2

Hours: 1.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025

Learning Objectives:
Define the basic principles of ABA.
Identify the dimensions of ABA.
Apply basic techniques used in ABA.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: The Foundation

Why Do People Do What They Do?

Origins of the “Science” of Behavior

From Behaviorism to Applied Behavior Analysis: A Timeline

Dimensions of ABA

Review

Summary

Section 3: Basic Elements of ABA

What Is a Behavior?

Observable and Measurable

Reinforcement

Punishment

3-Term Contingency

Behavioral Function

Review

Summary

Section 4: ABA in the Real World

ABA as a Multifunction Tool

Autism Treatment

ABA and Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

ABA in Education

ABA in Business Settings

ABA in Healthcare

ABA in Geriatrics

Future Directions in ABA

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

References

Congratulations!

Exam

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Staff Writer: Emaley McCulloch BA BCaBA

In 2008 Emaley McCulloch co-founded Autism Training Solutions, LLC and is currently the Director of Behavioral Products and Research at Relias Learning. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analysts and holds a Masters Degree in Special Education. She has 17 years experience in the field of autism and ABA and has provided and overseen services to individuals between the ages of 18 months to 24 years in homes, schools and clinical settings. For eight years she served as a consultant and supervisor at agencies based in Hawaii and Japan where she trained groups of professionals and parents. Emaley’s passion is staff training, dissemination of evidenced-based interventions, film and videography and using technology in the field of behavior analysis and special education.

Instructor: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant, and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large-scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Registered Behavior Technician; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.