Applications of Behavior Analysis in Healthcare and Beyond

Contents
Part I: Introduction
	Expanding the Role of Behavior Analysts
		References
	Scope of Practice and Standards of Training Across the Clinical Professions
		Scope of Practice and Standards of Training Across the Clinical Professions
			Medicine
				Education
				Postdoctoral Residency and Licensure
				Ethical Standards Regarding Evidence-Based Practice
				Summary
			Clinical Psychology
				Education
				Postdoctoral Training and Licensure
				Ethical Standards Regarding Evidence-Based Practice
				Summary
			Social Work
				Education
				Postdegree Experience and Licensure
				Ethical Standards Regarding Evidence-Based Practice
				Summary
			Counseling and Counseling Psychology
				Education
				Postdegree Experience and Licensure
				Ethical Standards Regarding Evidence-Based Practice
				Summary
			School Psychology
				Education
				Postdegree Experience and Licensure
				Ethical Standards Regarding Evidence-Based Practice
				Summary
			Licensed Behavior Analysts and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)
				Education
				Postdegree Experience and Licensure
				Ethical Standards Regarding Evidence-Based Practice
				Summary
			Discussion
				Future Directions
		References
Part II: Early Intervention Settings
	Early Intervention Services for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
		Early Intervention Services for Children with Autism
		Service Provision
			Referral
			Consent and Intake
			Assessment
			Goal Setting
			Treatment
			Progress Monitoring
			Termination of Services
		Clinical Roles and Location of Service Delivery
			Clinical Roles in Early Intervention
			Location of Service Delivery
		Conclusion
		References
	Early Interventions for Infants at Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder
		Behavioral Characteristics and Markers of Infants at Risk
		Early Milestones of Social Behavior in Infants
			Attachment Patterns
			Fear Development
			Language and Communication
			Eye Contact
			Joint Attention
			Social Referencing
		Behavior-Analytic and Mainstream Interventions for Infants at Risk
		Guidelines for Developing Behavior-Analytic Interventions for Infants at Risk
		References
	School Psychology
		Overview of the Field
		Workforce Development and Job Opportunities
		Best Practices
		The Ethics of School Psychology Practice
		Regulatory and Licensing Frameworks for School Psychology
		Best Practices in Supervision
		Conclusion
		References
	Behavioral Parent Training
		Conceptual Foundation and Scientific Framework of BPT
		BPT Practices
			Strategically Arranging Consequences
			Establishing Effective Behavior Management Practices
			Using Antecedents Effectively
			Implementing BPT
			Additional Features
			Skills and Competencies Unique to BPT
		Additional Information Relevant to Behavioral Parent Training
			Ethical Considerations
			Regulatory and Licensing Frameworks
			Supervisor Competencies
		Concluding Remarks
		References
Part III: Clinical Settings
	Intensive Behavioral Intervention Units
		Intensive Behavioral Intervention Units
		Foundational Knowledge
		Foundational Skills and Clinical Applications
		Structure of Service Delivery
		Ethical Considerations
		Navigating Regulatory and Funding Frameworks
		Conclusion
		References
	Competency in the Assessment and Treatment of Pediatric Feeding Disorders: Training and Ethical Considerations
		Overview of Etiology
		Assessment and Treatment of Pediatric Feeding Disorders
			Behavioral Assessment
			Behavioral Treatments
		Applying the Fifth Edition Task List to Training in Pediatric Feeding Difficulties
			Foundations
			Applications
		Multidisciplinary Feeding Programs: Practice Settings and Other Considerations
			Clinic-Based Therapy
			In-Home Therapy
			Other Therapy Options
			Obtaining Treatment
		Ethical Considerations
		Conclusion
		References
	Suitability of Behavior Analysis in Pediatric Primary Care
		Introduction
		Main Body
		Training Issues for Providing Behavioral Health Services in Pediatric Primary Care
		Licensure Issues with Providing Behavioral Health Services in Pediatric Primary Care
		Ethical Considerations for Providing Services in Pediatric Primary Care
		Best Practices in Supervision
		Conclusion
		References
	Outpatient Interventions in Clinical Behavior Analysis
		Introduction
			Brief Introduction to Behavior Analytically Informed CBTs
		Assessment, Treatment, and Therapist Repertoires in Clinical Behavior Analysis
			Diagnostic Assessment
			Functional Assessment
			Assessing Verbal Behavior
			Treatment Planning
			Treatment Principles
				Stimulus Control
				Implementation of Extinction: Exposure
				Behavioral Activation
				Shaping and Generalization
				Building Motivation and Addressing Resistance
			Therapist Repertoires
				Building Relationships
				Tolerating Distress
		System of Care Issues
			Biopsychosocial Framework/Collaborative Care
			Risk Assessment, Confidentiality, and Laws
			Insurance
		Ethical Considerations
		Regulatory and Licensing Frameworks
		Supervision
		Conclusion
		References
	Opportunities and Considerations for Applied Behavior Analysis in Person-Centered Adult Services in Residential Settings
		Introduction
		History of Deinstitutionalization
		A Continuum of Residential Supports
		Paths for Applied Behavior Science
		“Path One”: Clinical Practice
			Decelerative Targets and Functional Assessment
			Skills-Oriented Assessments/Habilitation
				Pivotal Learning Skills
				Coordination and Movement
				Relational Learning/Critical Thinking
				Committed Action
				Close Relationships/Community Contact
				Navigating Dignity of Risk
				Skills for the Twenty-First Century
		Strategies for Teaching Skills
			Task Analysis/Chaining
			Prompting
			Using Reinforcement
			Antecedent Manipulations
			Self-Management Strategies
				What Should Students Be Doing When Looking for Opportunities?
				What Should Supervisors Be Doing to Offer Meaningful Supervision?
		“Path Two”: Behavior Analytic Leadership
			Systems Design
			Staff Training
			Performance Management
		Creating Opportunities
		References
Part IV: Specialty Populations
	Behavior Analysis in Acquired Brain Injury
		Introduction
		The Basics
		Prevalence, Etiology, and Categorization
		Organism-Environment-Behavior Relations
		Preference Assessments and Reinforcers
		Functional Analysis and Assessment
		Communication and Cognition
		Sensitivity to Contingencies of Reinforcement
		Ethical Considerations
		Credentialing
		Supervision
		Conclusion
		References
	Behavioral Gerontology
		Behavioral Gerontology
		A Brief History
		Current Scope
		General Considerations and Best Practices
			Population Characteristics
			Stigma
			Behavioral Health
			Neurocognitive Disorders
				Informed Consent
				Diagnostic Process
				Comorbid Medical Conditions
				Medication Effects
				Sensory Loss
				Excess Disability
				Questionable Practices
		Settings
		Behavioral Gerontologists’ Roles
		Available Practice Guidelines
			Practical and Ethical Considerations
				Knowledge
				Advocacy
				Target Behaviors
				Skill Sets
				Teams
		Regulatory or Licensing Frameworks
		Supervision
		Conclusion
		Self-Assessment
	Specialty Training for Behavior Analysts to Work in Substance Abuse Treatment
		Potential Job Opportunities
		Appropriate Training and Skills
			Section 1: Foundations
				B. Concepts and Principles
				C. Measurement, Data Display, and Interpretation
				D. Experimental Design
			Section 2: Applications
				F. Behavior Assessment
				G. Behavior Change Procedures
				H. Selecting and Implementing Interventions
		Other Task List Items
		Ethical Considerations
		Licensing and Regulatory Frameworks
		Supervision
		Conclusion
		References
	Behavior Analysis of Couples: Intimacy as a Vehicle for Change
		Background
			The Importance of Treating Couples
			From Traditional Behavioral Marital Therapy to an Integrated, Acceptance-Based Approach
		IBCT: An Overview
		Intimacy, Change, and Acceptance in IBCT
			Acceptance as a Behavior
			Intimacy Theory: Intimacy Sets the Stage for Acceptance
		Fostering Intimacy in Therapy
			Soft Emotions
			Identifying Patterns
			Understandable Reasons
			Putting It All Together
		Special Considerations in Working with Couples
			Balancing Regard for Both Partners
			Managing Conflict
			Ethical Considerations Specific to Couple Therapy
			Training and Licensing Procedures for Working with Couples
		References
Part V: Non-clinical Settings
	Behavior Analysis in Business
		Overview and Introduction
		Best Practices, Skills, and Competencies
		Ethical Considerations
		Credentialing and Regulations
		Training and Supervision
		Summary and Conclusion
		References
	Educational Systems Administration: The Comprehensive Application of Behavior Analysis to Schooling (CABAS®) Model
		Ongoing Training and Supervision
		The CABAS® Training System
			The Measure of a Teacher
			The Measure of a Teacher Mentor
			The Measure of an Educational Administrator
			The TPRA
			Analytic Decision-Making: The Decision Protocol
		Important Ethical Considerations
			Confidentiality
			Student Data
		Research
			Communication
		Regulatory Oversight and Licensing
			Institution-Level Regulatory Oversight
				Staff Certification and Licensing
		Conclusion
		References
	Behavioral Education
		Introduction
		A Brief History of Behavioral Education
		Limited Adoption of Behavioral Science for Academic Instruction
			University Training
			Educational Reform
		Behavioral Education Today
		Diversification of Behavior Analysis to Education: Recommended Topics
			Inductive Science
			Measurement
			Precision Teaching (PT)
			Proximal and Distal Measurements
			Academic Standards and Effective Technologies of Teaching
			Curriculum Design for Generative Instruction
		Conclusion
		Behavioral Education: Suggested Course Syllabus
			Suggested Course Outline
				Supporting Texts and Resources
		References
	Companion Animal Behavior Analysis
		Introduction
		Applied Animal Behavior
		Ethical Considerations for CABAs
			Competency
			Euthanasia
			Treatment Issues
		Credentialing for CABAs
		Recommended Supervision Experiences/Practices
		Conclusion
		References
Index