Functional analysis methodology focuses on the identification of variables that influence the
occurrence of problem behavior and has become a hallmark of contemporary approaches to …

Adjunctive behaviors such as schedule-induced polydipsia are said to be induced by
periodic delivery of incentives, but not reinforced by them. That standard treatment assumes …

Behavior Modification: What It Is and How to Do It is a comprehensive, practical presentation
of the principles of behavior modification and guidelines for their application. Appropriate for …

Functional analysis (FA) methodology is a well-established standard for assessment in
applied behavior analysis research. Although used less commonly in clinical (nonresearch) …

A preoccupation with restricted interests (RI) is a core symptom of autism spectrum disorders
(ASD). Engagement in RI is commonly observed in this population and impacts social …

Recently, nonmaternal center‐based child care has been linked to problem behavior in
young children (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, 2003). In …

We conducted descriptive observations of severe problem behavior for 2 individuals with
autism to identify precursors to problem behavior. Several comparative probability analyses …

Functional analyses are intended to identify the reinforcers maintaining problem behavior in
order to inform clinicians' selection of interventions. Traditionally, these analyses have …

The social consequences delivered for problem behavior during functional analyses are
presumed to represent common sources of reinforcement; Final acceptance however, the …

Videoconferencing has been successfully implemented to teach functional analysis (FA)
procedures to service providers who support individuals with autism spectrum disorders …