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- Ala í- Rosales, Shahla, et al.
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Emerging Opportunities in Higher Education : Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism
- 2010
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Ingår i: European Journal of Behavior Analysis. - Oslo. - 1502-1149. ; 11:2, s. 207-216
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The growing number of children diagnosed with autism and the recognized importance of evidence-based interventions has substantially increased the need for well-trained applied behavior analysts. Relative to public/consumer demand, there are very few higher education programs that are equipped to train behavior analysts specializing in autism. Worldwide, there are only a few programs accredited by Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), that have course sequences approved by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB), and have formal institutional course approval for classes in autism and behavior analysis. The purpose of this paper is to introduce a series of expert commentary on the context, content and systems required to build quality higher education programs in autism and applied behavior analysis. Together the articles in this special section of the European Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis form a resource for faculty and university administrators interested in the development of innovative and socially relevant training programs in higher education.
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- Ala i´-Rosales, Shahla, et al.
(författare)
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University Training for Behavior Analysts Specializing in Autism Interventions
- 2010
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The growing number of children diagnosed with autism and the demand for evidence-based interventions has lead to an increase in the need for well-trained behavior analysts. There are only a small handful of programs that are accredited by ABAI and have course sequences approved by the BACB. Even fewer of these programs have formal institutional course approval for classes in autism. The purpose of this paper is to describe a training summit that was held in September of 2009. The purpose of the summit was to consider and discuss a wide range of issues involved in higher education and autism intervention and to produce a special volume of the European Journal of Behavior Analysis that would explore these issues.
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- Roll-Pettersson, Lise, 1955-, et al.
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Applied Behavior Analysis, autism and higher education : Curricula Content and instructional methodology
- 2011
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- The growing number of children diagnosed with autism, in congruency with the expansion of research supporting the effectiveness of applied behaviour analysis has lead to a global demand for competent professionals with expertise in applied behaviour analysis as it applies to autism. There are to date only a handful of university programs internationally recognized as meeting content criteria for certification in BA. The purpose of this presentation is to describe the outcome of a summit held at The University of North Texas in which professionals with expertise in areas of significance to higher education met and produced a series of articles published in a special edition of EOJBA. The relevance of the articles as a source for faculty and administration for developing effective courses in applied behaviour analysis and autism will be discussed in relation to curricula content, instructional methods, and issues pertinent for developing innovative, socially relevant programs.
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- Roll-Pettersson, Lise, et al.
(författare)
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Teaching and learning technologies in higher education; Applied Behavior Analysis and autism : Necessity is the mother of invention
- 2010
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Ingår i: European Journal of Behavior Analysis. - Oslo. - 1502-1149. ; 11:2, s. 247-259
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Professionals on both international and national levels who work with children with autism are expressing the need for graduate-level training in applied behaviour analysis. The implementation of effective instruction in higher education for professionals working with children with autism and their families is a complex undertaking: the learner needs to acquire an understanding of the principles and procedures of applied behaviour analysis and also adapt this knowledge to the learning prerequisites of individuals with autism. In this paper we outline some current thinking about adult education and blended learning technologies and then describe and illustrate with examples emerging possibilities of multimedia technology in the development of teaching materials. We conclude that synergies between graduate-level curriculum requirements, knowledge of adult learning, and communication technology are necessary to establish comprehensive learning environments for professionals who specialize in autism intervention.
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- Roll-Pettersson, Lise, et al.
(författare)
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Translating research to practice : An analysis of factors influencing implementation of EIBI in Swedish preschools exemplified by through a case-study approach
- 2016
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Access to early intervention for children with ASD in Sweden: Supports and barriers involving culture, staff competence and inter-organizational aspects.A prerequisite for positive development of children diagnosed with ASD is access to high quality early intervention. This symposium will describe supports and barriers inherent within the Swedish service system. Study one presents and discusses perceptions of parents with diverse cultural, linguistic and ethnic backgrounds concerning early intervention and availability of resources. Study two presents’ case-study findings using participant observation in two preschools concerning staff competence, differing philosophical assumptions, inter-organizational and policy guidelines compromising EI.
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- Roll-Pettersson, Lise, 1955-, et al.
(författare)
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Using Blended and guided technologies in a unversity course for scientist practitioners : teaching applied behaviour analysis to autism professionals
- 2009
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Ingår i: Journal of Intellectual Disabilities. - Londonderry : SAGE. - 1744-6295 .- 1744-6309. ; 13:2, s. 113-142
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Although the incidence of autism spectrum disorders is increasing worldwide, there is a shortage of professionals trained to provide effective interventions. The article describes an advanced university course in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and autism tailored to meet the needs of Swedish professionals from multiple disciplines. The course implemented both blended-learning technologies (web, telecommunication, and in vivo) and guided-design (problem-solving) exercises to promote the scientist-practitioner model. Overall, students advanced their skills related to identifying extant scientific literature, choosing appropriate single-subject design evaluation methods, and critically analysing the effects of attempted interventions. Students rated the course as having high social validity and predicted the course content would positively affect their professional practice. The relevance of the course and future directions are discussed in the context of meeting the global need for effective autism intervention professionals.
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