When writing an ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) or similar plan, the following worksheet may be helpful. (This is specific for children; however, it would be similar for adults.)
Plan Writing Work Sheet
Complete all that apply. In most cases all will apply.
What is the problem behavior? ________________________
What is the function of the problem behavior? What benefit is the child getting from this? Remember that the same problem behavior may derive different benefit in different settings. ____________________
Measurable Behavioral Objective:
1. Whose behavior is being modified? (name of child) _____________________________________________
2. What behavior do you want to increase or initiate? ______________________________________________
3. What is the cue that will tell the child that it is time to do the behavior? _____________________________
4. How will you know that the objective has been met? _____________________________________________
How will you show (data) that this has been met? _________________________________________________
What is the current baseline for the desired behavior? (Don’t know, is unacceptable. Trials should be run
during the comprehensive, functional assessment or previous therapy) _____________________________________________
What is the reinforcement for the child if the child completes the desired behavior as prescribed? _________________________________
What will be the reaction of the therapist (or parent) if the child does not do the desired behavior within the
prescribed time? ____________________________
What additionally will be done to prevent the problem behavior? _____________________________________
What will be done to minimize aversives in this interaction? _________________________________________
What will be the next steps in this objective? _____________________________________________________
How will this skill (behavior) be generalized? ____________________________________________________
Could any therapist or the parent pick up the plan, carry it out and collect data as required without any additional background or discussion? Yes ____ No ____
Additional resources for a Functional Behavioral Analysis:
http://cecp.air.org/fba/default.asp
http://www.teach-nology.com/currenttrends/functional_behavior/
http://cie.asu.edu/fall98/miller_tansy_hughes/index.html
http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/fbaguidelines.asp
http://specialchildren.about.com/od/fba/g/FBA.htm
Functional Behavioral assessment FAQ
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Saturday, May 31, 2008
Friday, May 2, 2008
Writing Measurable Behavioral Objectives for P.L.A.Y.
“The P.L.A.Y. (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters) Project is a community based/regional autism training and early intervention program dedicated to empowering parents and professionals to implement intensive, developmental interventions for young children with autism in the most effective and efficient way”.
“Created by Richard Solomon MD and based on the DIR® (Developmental, Individualized, Relationship-based) theory of Stanley Greenspan MD”
(Additional information about P.L.A.Y. can be found at: http://www.playproject.org/ )
I am very impressed with P.L.A.Y. and want therapists to understand that it is completely compatible with the components of a good plan as prescribed in this blog. I also want therapists to understand that writing good goals and measurable behavioral objectives is compatible with and supportive of P.L.A.Y.
Ok, now for a measurable behavioral objective:
When therapist (or mom) initiates a preferred activity with Sally and in Sally’s (child) comfort zone, Sally will sign or gesture to the therapist for the activity to be repeated within 5 seconds of completing the first activity at least one time 50% of the time that a preferred activity is initiated over a one month period.
Operational definition of gesture: This can include Sally; taking the hand of the therapist and moving it towards the activity, sally signing “more” or “again,” or moving the activity towards the therapist.
Data clarification: When Sally gestures that she wants the activity repeated just one time, within 5 seconds) after the activity has been initiated, that counts as having been accomplished. The objective is met when she can do this 50% of the time over a one month period.
Response: When Sally indicates, as mentioned above, that she would like the activity to be repeated, the therapist will sign “more” or “again” and say the word and repeat the activity.
Additional note about the objective: It may be counter productive to repeat the same activity over a long period of time (more than 15 minutes). After completing a good assessment of Sally you will have a better idea about preferred activities and when they are most preferred. Start with preferred activities at a time that she is most likely to want to repeat them.
This is only one way that this objective might be written. Notice that it includes:
When; when the therapist initiates a preferred activity with Sally
Who; Sally
What; sign or gesture to the therapist to repeat the activity
How (will we know that it has been achieved); by gesturing to the therapist at least one time after the initiation 50% of the time.
“Created by Richard Solomon MD and based on the DIR® (Developmental, Individualized, Relationship-based) theory of Stanley Greenspan MD”
(Additional information about P.L.A.Y. can be found at: http://www.playproject.org/ )
I am very impressed with P.L.A.Y. and want therapists to understand that it is completely compatible with the components of a good plan as prescribed in this blog. I also want therapists to understand that writing good goals and measurable behavioral objectives is compatible with and supportive of P.L.A.Y.
Ok, now for a measurable behavioral objective:
When therapist (or mom) initiates a preferred activity with Sally and in Sally’s (child) comfort zone, Sally will sign or gesture to the therapist for the activity to be repeated within 5 seconds of completing the first activity at least one time 50% of the time that a preferred activity is initiated over a one month period.
Operational definition of gesture: This can include Sally; taking the hand of the therapist and moving it towards the activity, sally signing “more” or “again,” or moving the activity towards the therapist.
Data clarification: When Sally gestures that she wants the activity repeated just one time, within 5 seconds) after the activity has been initiated, that counts as having been accomplished. The objective is met when she can do this 50% of the time over a one month period.
Response: When Sally indicates, as mentioned above, that she would like the activity to be repeated, the therapist will sign “more” or “again” and say the word and repeat the activity.
Additional note about the objective: It may be counter productive to repeat the same activity over a long period of time (more than 15 minutes). After completing a good assessment of Sally you will have a better idea about preferred activities and when they are most preferred. Start with preferred activities at a time that she is most likely to want to repeat them.
This is only one way that this objective might be written. Notice that it includes:
When; when the therapist initiates a preferred activity with Sally
Who; Sally
What; sign or gesture to the therapist to repeat the activity
How (will we know that it has been achieved); by gesturing to the therapist at least one time after the initiation 50% of the time.
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