Table of Contents
Preface xi
Acknowledgments
1 Basic Concepts and Principles
Why Does He Do That?
The Cornerstone for Understanding Why
Maintaining Contingencies Involving Positive Reinforcement
Maintaining Contingencies Involving Negative Reinforcement
Contrasting the Two Types of Maintaining Contingencies
2 Functional Behavioral Assessment of Problem Behavior
Determining the Need for Intervention
Baseline Measurement of Observable Problem Behaviors
Measuring Observable Behavior
What Is Baseline Data?
Conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
3 A Function-Based, Diagnostic Classification System for Problem Behaviors
Characteristics of Function-Based Classification Systems
Diagnose Behavior, Not Client
Prescriptive Differential Treatment
Assess Context Variables
Assessment Phase Concludes With a Differential Diagnosis Phase
What Is the Utility of a Function-Based Diagnostic Classification System?
The Function-Based Diagnostic Classification System
4 Replacement Behavior Options
What Is a Replacement Behavior?
Replacement Behavior Options for DA Problem Behaviors
Replacement Behavior Options for SMA Problem Behaviors
Replacement Behavior Options for DE Problem Behaviors
Replacement Behavior Options for SME Problem Behaviors
5 Functional Behavioral Treatment Protocols
Protocols for 2.0 SMA Problem Behaviors
2.0 SMA Functions: Alternate Direct Access Form
2.0 SMA Functions: DRL Group Contingencies for Peer Attention
2.0 SMA Functions: Omission Training (Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior, or DRO)
2.0 SMA Functions: Noncontingent Reinforcement (NCR) With Extinction
2.0 SMA Functions: Premack Contingency Option
2.0 SMA Functions: Access Mand (Request) Option
4.0 SME Functions: Premack Contingency Option
4.0 SME Functions: Tolerance Training Option (or Differential Negative
4.0 SME Functions: Escape Mand (Protest or Negotiating Behavior) Option
4.0 SME Functions: Alternate Direct Escape Form
4.0 SME Functions: Noncontingent Escape (NCE) Option
Appendix A: Diagnostic Classification System for the Replacement
Appendix B: Why Artie Can't Learn
Appendix C: Errorless Learning
References
Index