Welcome to the Behaviorist Book Club, hosted by Matt Harrington. Join our community of practitioners dedicated to facilitating meaningful behavior change for clients. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of behavior analysis, focusing on the crucial topic of skill acquisition and protocol development.
Matt introduces a groundbreaking article, "Identifying and Training Skill Acquisition: Protocol Development - A Preliminary Investigation" by Parker and colleagues (2023). The episode uncovers two key aspects: computer-based instruction (CBI) and the development of written protocols.
Computer-based instruction is revolutionizing the dissemination of behavior analysis knowledge. Just as you're engaging with this podcast, technology is enabling the sharing of research-based protocols to practitioners worldwide. This scalable approach bridges the gap between research and practice, allowing evidence-based strategies to be effectively shared and utilized.
The episode delves into the critical importance of fidelity in skill acquisition. Matt emphasizes that written protocols serve as task analyses for interventions, ensuring consistency and effective implementation. He highlights the pros and cons of pre-made curricula, stressing the need for individualization and client-centered goal selection.
The article's innovative approach combines CBI with protocol development. Matt explores the strengths and limitations of this method, shedding light on its impact on behavior analyst training and protocol refinement. While the research shows promising results, Matt offers insightful critiques and suggestions for further exploration.
Throughout the episode, Matt's engaging style, real-world examples, and practical insights will captivate and inform listeners. Join the Behaviorist Book Club podcast for an in-depth exploration of behavior analysis, protocol development, and the exciting future of practitioner-focused research. Subscribe, share, and become part of our community of passionate behavior change advocates.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Please contact Matt @ behavioristbookclub@gmail.com if you have any questions or if you need help accessing the full article!
The Reality of Heart Rate Monitoring in FAs
Negative reinforcement to increase self-feeding
An Intro into Evolutionary Theory of Behavioral Dynamics
The Effect of Errors on Skill Acquisition
Acquiring Functions Within a Functional Analysis
Multiply Controlled Behavior- Assessment and Intervention
The Value of Nonfunctional Stimuli within Intervention
Teaching Compassion Skills to Future Analysts
A Functional Analysis of Precurrent Behavior
Statistics and ABA- Can it work?
Ethical Decision Making Models and ME
Closely examining barriers to supervision
Culturally responsive telehealth practice
Skill Acquisition, but Telehealth
Are fidget cubes really an effective intervention?
Teaching the art of the collaboration
Efficient fieldwork tracking in an inefficient world
Behavior technician accessibility across the US
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