Course Outcomes:

1. Conduct an assessment and analyze behavior in the ABC format, scatter plot, conduct interviews, review records
2.  Identify the components of a descriptive assessment 
3. Identify the components of functional analysis of problem behavior
4. Conduct a descriptive assessment
5. Conduct a functional analysis of problem behavior
6. Interpret functional assessment data
7. Determine the need for behavior-analytic services

Topics Covered:

Contents of this course covers 45 hours of Behavior Assessment as required by the QABA for QBA Course content.

Recommended Textbooks:

Cooper, Heron & Heward.  (2020). Applied Behavior Analysis, 3^rd edition 

     ISBN-13: 978-0134752556; ISBN-10: 0134752554

Mayer, Sulzer-Azaroff, &  Wallace. (2019). Behavior Analysis for Lasting Change, 4 th

     Edition.  Sloan Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-159738-085-0; ISBN=10: 159738-085-7

Recommended for Assignment of Conducting a Functional Assessment (15.5 hours)

LaVigna, Willis, and Marshall (2009) Positive Practices in Behavioral Support: Facilitator's Manual

LaVigna, Willis, and Marshall (1993) Behavior Assessment Guide