Improving the Implementation of Function-Based Interventions Using an Online Data Management Application
Document Type
Presentation
Journal/Book Title/Conference
42ndAnnual Association for Behavior Analysis International Convention
Publisher
Association for Behavior Analysis
Location
Chicago, IL
Publication Date
5-1-2016
Abstract
The success of behavioral interventions depends not just on the quality of procedures employed, but on the extent to which procedures are implemented. This study used a multiple-baseline across participants design to assess the impact of an online data management application on the fidelity and impact of individual student behavior support plans in typical school contexts. Three students with patterns of problem behavior and their supporting adults participated in the study. The research question examined if a functional relation exists between use of (a) performance self-assessment and (b) student impact assessment via an online data management system on the fidelity of behavior support plan implementation by adults and improvement in academic engagement and problem behavior by students. Results indicate the efficacy of the treatment package in improving treatment fidelity, decreasing student problem behavior, and increasing student academic engagement. Potential contributions of the study are discussed in terms of establishing efficient data systems for schools to use in monitoring staff and student behavior and using these data in a meaningful way that result in improved student outcomes and sustained behavior change.
Recommended Citation
Pinkelman, S. E.(2016, May). Improving the implementation of function-based interventions using an online data management application. In S. E. Pinkelman(Chair) Improving the implementation of function-based interventions in schools. Symposium presented at the 42nd Annual Association for Behavior Analysis International Convention. Chicago, IL.
