Applied Psychology. The Case of the Baer, Wolf and Risley Prescriptions for Applied Behavior Analysis

Baer, Wolf and Risley, members of the group that promoted the creation of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, offered in its first issue a detailed series of ‘prescriptions’ that characterized the way research and research articles would be conceived as adequate to the applied field by the journal editors. Their ‘prescriptions’ have been largely cited, becoming a sign of authors’ identification with the journal policy, and widely influencing the structure and topics of this specialized literature.

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CREATING A TRADITIONAL ORCHESTRA FOR THE NEEDS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Arts and Music in Cultural Discourse Proceedings of the International Scientific and Practical Conference ◽

10.17770/amcd2015.1361 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 52

Author(s):

Joannis Makris

Keyword(s):

Special Education ◽

Behavior Analysis ◽

Applied Behavior Analysis ◽

Visual Stimulus ◽

Methodological Framework ◽

Mentally Disabled ◽

Complex Process ◽

The Creation ◽

Intellectual Deficits

The creation and teaching of a musical ensemble constitutes a complex process. The process becomes all the more complex when it entails the needs of Special Education. The goal of the present study is to present the teaching of a traditional orchestra to individuals suffering from intellectual deficits. Our methodological framework is anchored on: (a) Applied Behavior Analysis (Miller, 1962; Krumboltz & Krumboltz, 1972; Gibbs & Luyben, 1985; Kazdin, 1984) with the help of technology (Makris, 2015); and (b) the analysis of the mathematical law governing musical pleasure (Makris, Mullet, 2003). More specifically, we will be analyzing the manner in which we can create and teach a traditional orchestra to mentally disabled individuals through the application of the model “visual stimulus” – “psychophysical reaction”. The gradual shaping of behavior entails progressive reinforcement and not anticipation of perfection, the motive of the mentally disabled individuals to participate and be included. The results presented in the graphs confirm in practice the success of the present endeavor.

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From Research to Practice: Toward the Examination of Combined Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Brain Sciences ◽

10.3390/brainsci11081073 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (8) ◽

pp. 1073

Author(s):

Eric Bart London ◽

Jiyeon Helen Yoo

Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽

Behavior Analysis ◽

Applied Behavior Analysis ◽

Integrated Approach ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Research To Practice ◽

Spectrum Disorders ◽

The Creation ◽

Health Homes ◽

Combined Interventions

The use of biological (i.e., medications) in conjunction with applied behavior analysis is relatively common among people with ASD, yet research examining its benefit is scarce. This paper provides a brief overview of the existing literature on the combined interventions, including promising developments, and examines the existing barriers that hinder research in this area, including the heavy reliance on RCTs. Recommendations for possible solutions, including the creation of health homes, are provided in order to move toward a more integrated approach.

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