EVERYDAY ABA(Applied Behaviour Analysis)

ABA Strategies: an Important Element of a School Day

● Introduction● PPM 140 and Principles● ABA vs IBI● The Next Chapter

Agenda

Policy/Program Memorandum No. 140

Essential for some, beneficial for all

ABA and IBIApplied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) - the use of evidence based scientific principles of behaviour and learning to improve socially significant behaviours and encourage an independent lifestyle.Intensive Behaviour Intervention (IBI) - the application of ABA principles in an intensive setting (min. 25 hrs per week).

IBI ABA- Specific intensive format used by the

MCYS Autism Intervention Program- At home or in a private space- 1:1 or small groups for a specified

number of hours (25-40hrs)- Delivered by a trained behaviour

therapist, supervised by a psychologist

- Includes “learning to learn” behaviours: imitation, co-operation, attention

- Designed to prepare young students for school

- An approach to teaching skills based on principles of learning and behaviour

- Can be used at home, at school, in the community

- Can be incorporated into regular school routines

- Can be implemented by classroom teacher and support staff

- Provides a framework for ongoing skill development

- Can meet the needs of all age ranges and skill levels

Geneva Centre for Autism (2006). What is IBI and is it the same as ABA? Retrieved from https://www.autism.net/faqs/595-what-is-ibi-and-is-it-the-same-as-aba.html

ABA in School

Social & Play Skills

Vocational Skills

Self - Regulation

Routine & Transitions

Independence

Academic

Principles of Programming

Collect Data

Collect Data

Presenting Issue

Observations Hypothesis / Function

StrategiesReassess

Social Praise Preferred Items

Verbal Praise

AwardsEdiblesToken Reward

System

Preferred Activities

• Data collection allows for the identification of triggers and patterns of behaviours.

• Data is used to determine if a goal is mastered, when to switch or add new targets, and when to fade support to increase independence.

ABC Data Tally Measurement Counter

Ask these 3 primary questionsThese three principles are basic to all humans to support and foster development.

1. Does the child feel safe and secure?

2. Does it help the child be accepted and valued?

3. Does the child feel confident in their abilities?

ABA promotes independence which is the key to successful community inclusion, post-secondary education, and future employment (students adults)

• Flexibility • Generalization• Self-advocacy • Well being• Quality of life

ABA in the adult world

Workplace ‘Quiet Space’Following a Schedule

Organization SkillsIndependence

Consider ABA strategies that are a natural part of daily living for us all

DietsTraffic Violations

Signage

Directions

Money Management

What ABA strategies were used today? ● Visuals on the tables and walls -> signs for room number,

break area, labelling (treats), visual agenda

● Break corner -> we had an area set up for self-regulation

● Self regulation -> colouring activities, cell phones (texting, games, emails)

● Group evaluation and feedback -> post-its on table and chart paper

● Priming -> tools that were in the room for your use were introduced at the beginning of the workshop

ReferencesAlberto, P. A., & Troutman, A. S. (2016). Applied Behavior Analysis for teachers. Pearson.

Cooper, J.O., Heron,T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2007). Applied Behavioral Analysis (2nd Edition). Upper Saddle Creek River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc.

Geneva Centre for Autism. (2006). What is IBI and is it the same as ABA? Retrieved from https://www.autism.net/faqs/595-what-is-ibi-and-is-it-the-same-as-aba.html

Nason, B. (2014). The autism discussion page: On the core challenges of autism. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Policy/Program Memorandum # 140. (2007). Issued by Ministry of Education.

Smith-Myles, B. (2018). Critical Mass. Ottawa, ON: Autism Awareness Conference.