Master’s Project

Function Based Support Elements & Process Problem Behavior Functional Assessment Intervention & Support Plan Fidelity of Implementation Impact on Behavior & Lifestyle *Response class *Routine analysis *Hypothesis statement *Alternative behaviors *Competing behavior analysis *Contextual fit *Strengths, preferences, & lifestyle outcomes *Evidence-based interventions *Implementation support *Data plan *Continuous improvement *Sustainability plan Team-based Behavior competence

Research Question(s) I conduct the FBA and identify behavioral interventions, but I can’t get staff to implement the interventions… What are the best strategies to get staff to actually implement the behavioral interventions with the student? – Next Step = further specifying questions based on findings from Literature Review

Dependent Variable (DV) Dependent Variable = A variable that changes as a function of a change in another variable (independent variable) What is the DV in this study?

Independent Variable (IV) Independent Variable = Variable that is manipulated or observed by the researcher to determine its effect on the dependent variable (DV) What is/are the potential IV(s) in this study?

Dependent Variable Selecting the dimension of the target behavior to measure required: – Selection of a Dependent Variable In our study what is the Dependent Variable? – Staff Implementation of the Intervention Intervention to be determined – What are potential dimensions of “staff implementation of the intervention”? Will depend on the specific interventions designed

Parameters of Measurement of DV 1)What characteristics or dimension of the target behavior should be measured? – Number, percent, rate, duration, latency, magnitude, etc. 2)What method of recording should be used to measure this aspect of the behavior?

Independent Variable Using a Single Subject Design…. How can we manipulate the IV to demonstrate experimental control? – Identify the range of meaningful IV’s that may impact implementation fidelity – What can we measure/observe more naturally? V. – What can we manipulate?

Process of Study Conduct FBA Develop preliminary BSP in isolation serving as Behavior Specialist NOW THE STUDY BEGINS (plan & manage IVs) – How will you present information in the meeting? – How will selection of interventions occur? – How will training of intervention implementation occur? – How will you plan to conduct performance review/ feedback? What is the schedule for review/feedback? HOW WILL YOU MEASURE THE DVs (Implementation of the Interventions)? HOW WILL YOU ENSURE WE ARE USING THE IVs AS IDENTIFIED? Ultimate Goal = Positive Student Outcomes & Behavioral Change