| How might data be collected for this target response? | Identify several interventions that might help improve response rates. Place them in order with the least-restrictive at the top so that the interventions may be introduced systematically, adding more restrictive / less favorable interventions after the outcomes of less restrictive options have been measured. |
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| The occurrence or non occurrence of this behavior | Reinforcement for correct responding and correction for errors |
Checklist | |
| checklists and observations | increased supervisor presence, performance feedback, highlight task outcomes |
| Permanent Product-How many days and intervals is data collected, who is collecting the data, what is the schedule like at the day program. | 1. Create a staff survey on data collection skills and familiarity with data collection practices |
| Checklist that staff fill out as listing responsibilities completed before leaving work to include data collection-self-monitoring checklist. | BST |
| At the start of each day, the supervisor tracks if the binders are being accessed. Review of data collected with an inter-observer comparison, momentary time sampling of staff interacting with clients. | 1. Provide pre-instruction at beginning of the day to ensure data is being collected and DTTs are done according to protocol. |
| Record the number of days in which data are collected out of a week. Note which staff members are actually taking data and which are not. | Place a note on the shelf to remind staff to collect data. |
| Multiple observations by behavior analyst to control for behavior reactivity. Checklist completed with staff by behavior analyst and possibly a self-evaluation by staff. | Written cue to collect data. Text alert at the beginning, middle and end of day to collect data. Verbal prompting begining of day program to collect data. Verbal feedback at end of day. Posting on wall of data collection per staff. |
| self-report, checklist | checklist |
| observation or checklist | ? |
| The BCBA could check data being done after each session. | The BCBA could check data is done after each session and staff are incentivized for completing data. Also the BCBA should look at reducing the response effort for the data if the data is too cumbersome for the staff. |
At least one field must be filled out | |
| Self monitored checklists | Self monitoring forms |
| always | reinforce with praise the person that collect data |
| direct observation using a task analysis checklist, frequency counts of target behaviors, and staff self-report forms completed daily to monitor consistency and barriers. | Interventions may include clarifying task expectations with visual aids, increasing feedback from supervisors, providing booster training sessions for specific skill gaps, and implementing a reinforcement system |
| Duration | The behavior analyst completed the PDC-HS and the outcome indicates the performance consequences, effort, and competition domain for intervention. |
| Observe morning routines when setting up for clients | Development of procedure |
| direct observation, performance report, permanent product analysis | positive reinforcement, timely feedback but then move toward structured approaches like token economies, behavior contracts, performance based pay systems |
| Include a treatment session checklist in every client binder that lays out in order what the staff should be doing for every session. They should check off each step that gets completed and initial or sign at the end of their session. This would be a self-monitoring/self-management protocol. | Staff incentive systems for completion of checklists |
| Self-Monitoring, Observations | Model data collection procedures |
| To assess and monitor this issue, data collection should focus on staff behavior related to data collection: a. Data Collection Fidelity Checklist Track whether data sheets are filled out at scheduled times (e.g., hourly, per activity). Include items such as: Was data taken? (Yes/No) Was data placed in the correct binder? Was it complete and legible? Timestamp and initials of the staff member b. Binder Checks Use a daily or weekly audit log to check if binders were accessed. Are they moved from shelves? Are data sheets completed for the appropriate consumers and days? Was protocol followed? c. Direct Observation or Spot Checks Conduct random or scheduled observations to record whether staff are: Carrying clipboards or binders Taking data in real-time or post-session Engaged in competing behaviors (e.g., chatting, phones) d. Self-Reporting or Daily Logs Ask staff to log when and how they collected data each day. This can also help identify effort-related barriers or time constraints | 1. Make Data Collection Easier (Reduce Effort) Simplify data collection systems (e.g., use checklists instead of narrative forms). Provide frequent, informal positive feedback when data collection is observed. Place signs or reminders in the staff area (e.g., “Did you take data today?”). Create team-based incentives (e.g., group pizza day or coffee gift card if data collection hits 90% across a week). Meet individually with staff not collecting data to provide feedback based on observations. Implement supervisory checklists with staff initials and fidelity tracking. Introduce progressive disciplinary procedures only if necessary (e.g., after support and feedback fail). |
| inappropriate treatment outcomes | Provide training and implement reinforcement strategies to increase the likelihood of the appropriate behavior. |
| frequency or ABC | proactive strategies first including environmental arrangements then reinforcement then response plan with blocking them escort |
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| By using a checklist | Self monitoring |
| How might data be collected for this target response? | Identify several interventions that might help improve response rates. Place them in order with the least-restrictive at the top so that the interventions may be introduced systematically, adding more restrictive / less favorable interventions after the outcomes of less restrictive options have been measured. |
