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ABA Therapist
Refers to the behavior tech that works under the BCBA and implements behavior plans.
ABC's of Behavior (AKA: 3 term con!ngency)
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
Acquisi!on Task
A target that's in the process of being taught. This behavior is not yet a known skill.
Adap!ve Skills
Self-help skills the child uses for daily living.
Antecedent
What happens directly before the behavior or trigger.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Design, implementa!on, and evalua!on of an environment to produce improvements in
behavior.
Applied Behavioral Interven!on (ABI)
Evidence-based prac!ce that is derived from ABA and are used to address both interfering and
on-task behaviors.
Assessment of Basic Language & Learning Skills (ABLLS)
An assessment tool created by Sundberg & Par!ngton that allows you to assess across 25 varied
domains (gross motor skills, recep!ve skills, etc) to get a complete picture of a child's
func!oning level, strengths, and deficits.
Au!sm Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
AKA: Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD).
A group of neurobiological disorders that affect a child's ability to interact, communicate, relate,
, play, imagine, and learn. These disorders not only affect brain development/func!on, but may
also be related to immunological, gastrointes!nal, and metabolic problems.
BACB
The Behavior Analyst Cer!fica!on Board. Nonprofit established in 1998 to meet professional
creden!aling.
Behavior
Observable & measurable responses to cues in the environment. The future frequency of these
responses are influenced by the consequences that follow them.
Behavior Interven!on Plan (BIP)
A plan to manage a child's problema!c behavior. Includes fostering posi!ve behavior,
environmental changes, reinforcements, and other necessary supports.
Childhood Au!sm Ra!ng Scale, 2nd Edi!on (CARS-2)
Behavior ra!ng scale that helps to iden!fy children with au!sm and determine symptom
severity through quan!fiable ra!ngs based on direct observa!on. For ages 2+
Chaining
Used to teach mul!-step skills in which the steps involved are defined and numbered. The steps
are defined through task analysis. (EX: Washing hands- 1st turn on water, 2nd pump soap into
hands, 3rd rub hands together, etc)
Total Task Analysis
The breaking down of a complex skill into smaller, teachable units.
Forward Chaining
Teaching each step in order and only progressing when the individual step is mastered (step 1,
step 1 and 2, step 1 and 2 and 3, etc.)
Backward Chaining
When teaching a chain behavior, the last step is taught first and the learner learns the steps in
reverse. (Ex: drawing a smiley face)
Co-morbidity
Having mul!ple diagnoses at the same !me. (EX: child having Au!sm, OCD, and ADHD)
Compulsions
New
ABA Therapist
Refers to the behavior tech that works under the BCBA and implements behavior plans.
ABC's of Behavior (AKA: 3 term con!ngency)
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
Acquisi!on Task
A target that's in the process of being taught. This behavior is not yet a known skill.
Adap!ve Skills
Self-help skills the child uses for daily living.
Antecedent
What happens directly before the behavior or trigger.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Design, implementa!on, and evalua!on of an environment to produce improvements in
behavior.
Applied Behavioral Interven!on (ABI)
Evidence-based prac!ce that is derived from ABA and are used to address both interfering and
on-task behaviors.
Assessment of Basic Language & Learning Skills (ABLLS)
An assessment tool created by Sundberg & Par!ngton that allows you to assess across 25 varied
domains (gross motor skills, recep!ve skills, etc) to get a complete picture of a child's
func!oning level, strengths, and deficits.
Au!sm Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
AKA: Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD).
A group of neurobiological disorders that affect a child's ability to interact, communicate, relate,
, play, imagine, and learn. These disorders not only affect brain development/func!on, but may
also be related to immunological, gastrointes!nal, and metabolic problems.
BACB
The Behavior Analyst Cer!fica!on Board. Nonprofit established in 1998 to meet professional
creden!aling.
Behavior
Observable & measurable responses to cues in the environment. The future frequency of these
responses are influenced by the consequences that follow them.
Behavior Interven!on Plan (BIP)
A plan to manage a child's problema!c behavior. Includes fostering posi!ve behavior,
environmental changes, reinforcements, and other necessary supports.
Childhood Au!sm Ra!ng Scale, 2nd Edi!on (CARS-2)
Behavior ra!ng scale that helps to iden!fy children with au!sm and determine symptom
severity through quan!fiable ra!ngs based on direct observa!on. For ages 2+
Chaining
Used to teach mul!-step skills in which the steps involved are defined and numbered. The steps
are defined through task analysis. (EX: Washing hands- 1st turn on water, 2nd pump soap into
hands, 3rd rub hands together, etc)
Total Task Analysis
The breaking down of a complex skill into smaller, teachable units.
Forward Chaining
Teaching each step in order and only progressing when the individual step is mastered (step 1,
step 1 and 2, step 1 and 2 and 3, etc.)
Backward Chaining
When teaching a chain behavior, the last step is taught first and the learner learns the steps in
reverse. (Ex: drawing a smiley face)
Co-morbidity
Having mul!ple diagnoses at the same !me. (EX: child having Au!sm, OCD, and ADHD)
Compulsions
