Potential Reinforcers Checklist

A very comprehensive list of reinforcer ideas that kids with autism might love! This list also includes some tips and strategies for using reinforcement.

http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/HSH/HOME/CENTERS_INSTITUTES/Autism%20and%20Developmental%20Disabilities/Speaker_Series/Content/December/handouts.pdf

ABA Data Sheets

From Positively Autism:

• Duration Recording
• Event Recording
• Interval Recording
• Latency Recording
• Discrete Trial Data
• Incidental Teaching
• Self-Recording
• ABC Data Sheet (for FBA)

Find all of these data sheets at the bottom of this page: http://www.positivelyautism.com/free/3free_behavior.html

A helpful guide to naturalistic ABA programs!

 

Intro to ABA Tutorial

A reminder about Positively Autism's free online tutorial to help you learn the basics of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and how it can help your children or students.

http://www.positivelyautism.com/aba/

Educating for Inclusion

"I am a special education teacher preparing students with autism for fuller inclusion. How can I set up my small groups to target skills that will serve my students well in the classroom?


Answered by Renita Paranjape, MEd, BCBA, Clinical Supervisor-School Support System, Kinark Child and Family Services"

http://asatonline.org/resources/clinician/educatingforinclusion.htm

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Sample Video Lessons from Rethink Autism

Video samples of ABA-based teaching activities from Rethink Autism. Each video lesson also includes a printable lesson plan. Lessons include asking questions, playing "Simon Says," imitating a peer, and completing a work chore list.

http://www.rethinkautism.com/parents/SampleLessons.aspx

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Monthly and Yearly Data Graphs

Track skill and behavior process over time by graphing educational data. From Positively Autism.

Monthly Graph: http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/graphs_template.doc
Yearly Graph: http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/graphs_template_months.doc

View Positively Autism's other data collection resources: http://www.positivelyautism.com/free/03datasheets.html

Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) Forms

A series of forms that could be used in an FBA of a challenging behavior. This is a step in the creation of a behavior intervention plan. From Polyxo.com.

http://www.polyxo.com/resources/pdf/functional_behavior_assessment.pdf

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Behavior Observation Forms

A series of behavior observation forms for teachers, parents, and others working with a child exhibiting challenging behaviors at school or home. These forms may be used as part of a functional behavior assessment (FBA). From Polyxo.com.

http://www.polyxo.com/resources/pdf/behavior_observation_forms.pdf

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Opportunity for Nebraska Residents through Autism Action Partnership

From the Rethink Autism website:
"Rethink Autism offers a web-based platform for training, individualized programming, and student data tracking. The system includes a comprehensive curriculum with over 1,200 video demonstrations, which show parents and teachers how to implement research-based teaching strategies utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)."

Information and a link to the application process for the subscription to Rethink Autism (for Nebraska residents) are here: http://www.rethinkautism.com/AboutUs/IntheMediaStory.aspx?ID=691

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Positive Behavior Support Plan Template

A template for a behavior intervention plan based on Positive Behavior Supports.

http://specialchildren.about.com/library/miscellaneous/pb_plan_selpa.pdf

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Skill Tracking Sheet

A skill tracking sheet from Establishing Operations that allows you to list a skill, the date introduced, the date mastered, and the number of days until mastery.

http://establishingoperationsinc.com/pdfs/SKILL_TRACKING_SHEET.pdf

Reinforcement Survey Generator

Create your own reinforcer/researd surveys and menus. From jimwrightonline.com.

http://www.jimwrightonline.com/php/jackpot/jackpot.php

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ABA Glossary

An online dictionary of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) terms. A great reference tool!

http://www.scienceofbehavior.com/lms/mod/glossary/view.php?id=408

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Self-Recording Data Sheet

Used for teaching students to track and manage their own behavior. Despite the name, it doesn't take data for you. :) For information on how to use, please read the latest free issue of Positively Autism at http://www.positivelyautism.com/volume5issue4/

Self-Recording Data Sheet: http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/selfrecordingsheet.doc

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Reinforcer Assessment Grid

An easy form (with instructions) for conducting a reinforcer assessment, an important step in ABA-based programs.

http://www.jimwrightonline.com/pdfdocs/rftassessment1.pdf

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Online Stopwatch

I use this free tool very frequently in my teaching. It allows you to time various behaviors, activities, etc. It's really easy to use.

http://www.online-stopwatch.com/

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Themed Token Boards

A visual reminder of potential reinforcers to help students stay on task: http://www.abaresources.com/pdf/Iamworkingfor.pdf

Themed tokens to put on the token boards (including Spiderman, Sponge Bob, and Toy Story) are available here: http://www.abaresources.com/free2.htm

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