Training Manual for Behavior Technicians Working with Individuals with Autism is a practical manual and ongoing professional resource for frontline staff undergoing training to become Registered Behavior Technicians(TM) (RBT). RBT(TM) is the recommended certification of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board(TM) (BACB) for entry-level staff who implement behavior analytic services. This Manual complements the 40-hour training for RBTs(TM) and helps those who have completed training prepare for their certification exam. Following the RBT(TM) Task List set forth by the BACB, it prompts the reader to generate novel examples of mastered concepts, and real-life vignettes. Training Manual for Behavior Technicians Working with Individuals with Autism also: . Details the fundamentals of measurement and data collection . Introduces assessments of both behavior and environment . Explains skills acquisition and related teaching procedures . Covers behavior reduction plans . Includes documentation and planning information . Looks at ethics and professional conduct - Details the fundamentals of measurement and data collection - Introduces assessments of both behavior and environment - Explains skills acquisition and related teaching procedures - Covers behavior reduction plans - Includes documentation and planning information - Looks at ethics and professional conduct
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Jonathan Tarbox, PhD, BCBA-D, is the Program Director of the Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program at the University of Southern California, as well as Director of Research at FirstSteps for Kids. Dr. Tarbox is the Editor of the journal Behavior Analysis in Practice and serves on the editorial boards of multiple scientific journals related to autism and behavior analysis. He has published four books on autism treatment and well over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles and chapters in scientific texts. His research focuses on behavioral interventions for teaching complex skills to individuals with autism, treatment of feeding disorders, and the application of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to applied behavior analysis.
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Biographies
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chapter 3 - Measurement and Data Collection
Chapter 4 - Assessment
Chapter 5 - Skill Acquisition
Chapter 6 - Behavior Reduction
Chapter 7 - Documentation and Professional Conduct
Appendix A: Sample Skill Acquisition Ideas Sheet
Appendix B: Ethical Guidelines
Appendix C: Sample Field Evaluation