BAP Table of Contents
Volume 4, Spring 2011
From the Editor
Gregory P. Hanley, Ph.D., BCBA-D. An Introduction to Volume 4, Number 1 of Behavior Analysis in Practice
Review Articles
Louis P. Hagopian, Eric W. Boelter, and David P. Jarmolowicz. Reinforcement Schedule Thinning Following Functional Communication Training: Review and Recommendations
Research Articles
Megan L. Kliebert, Jeffrey H. Tiger, and Karen A. Toussaint. An Approach to Identifying the Conditions Under Which Response Interruption Will Reduce Automatically Reinforced Problem Behavior
Erin Richard White, Barbara Hoffmann, Hannah Hoch, and Bridget A. Taylor. Teaching Teamwork to Adolescents With Autism: The Cooperative Use of Activity Schedules
Lisa A. Rafferty, Jenna Arroyo, Shaunna Ginnane, and Kelly Wilczynski. Self-Monitoring During Spelling Practice: Effects on Spelling Accuracy and On-Task Behavior of Three Students Diagnosed With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Sigurdur Oli Sigurdsson, William Aklin, Brandon Ring, Mick Needham, James Boscoe, and Kenneth Silverman. Automated Measurement of Library Mode Violations in the Therapeutic Workplace
Technical Articles
Dorothea C. Lerman, Laura Harper Dittlinger, Genevieve Fentress, and Taira Lanagan. A Comparison of Methods for Collecting Data on Students' Performance During Discrete Trial Teaching
Erick M. Dubuque. Automating Academic Literature Searches With RSS Feeds and Google Reader™
Perspectives
Mary Beth Walsh. The Top 10 Reasons Children With Autism Deserve ABA
Volume 3, Fall 2010
Gregory P. Hanley, Ph.D., BCBA-D. An Introduction to Volume 3, Number 2 of Behavior Analysis in Practice
Michael E. May, Ph.D., BCBA and Craig H. Kennedy, Ph.D., BCBA, Health and Problem Behavior Among People With Intellectual Disabilities
James E. Carr, Ph.D., BCBA-D and Adam M. Briggs, M.S., BCBA, Strategies for Making Regular Contact With the Scholarly Literature
Alan Poling, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Bart J. Weetjens, M.S., Christophe Cox, M.S., Negussie Beyene, Ph.D., Havard Bach, DI, and Andrew Sully, M.Sc., Teaching Giant African Pouched Rats to Find Landmines: Operant Conditioning With Real Consequences
Dennis H. Reid, Ph.D., BCBA, Marsha B. Parsons, M.A., and L. Perry Lattimore, M.A., Designing and Evaluating Assessment-Based Interventions to Reduce Stereotypy Among Adults With Autism in a Community Job
Andrew R. Craig, Self-Administered Behavior Modification to Reduce Nail Biting: Incorporating Simple Technology to Ensure Treatment Integrity
The Skeptics Corner
James T. Chok, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Derek D. Reed, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Amanda Kennedy, M.Ed., BCBA, and Frank L. Bird, M.Ed., BCBA, A Single-Case Experimental Analysis of the Effects of Ambient Prism Lenses for an Adolescent With Developmental Disabilities
Volume 3, Spring 2010
Gregory P. Hanley, Ph.D., BCBA-D. An Introduction to Volume 3, Number 1 of Behavior Analysis in Practice
Marc Weeden, M.S., BCBA, Kristal Ehrhardt, Ph.D., and Alan Poling, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Psychotropic Drug Treatments for People with Autism and Other Developmental Disorders: A Primer for Practicing Behavior Analysts
Gregory P. Hanley, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Toward Effective and Preferred Programming: A Case for the Objective Measurement of Social Validity with Recipients of Behavior-Change Programs
Kaneen B. Geiger, M.S., James E. Carr, Ph.D., BCBA-D, and Linda A. LeBlanc, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Function-Based Treatments for Escape-Maintained Problem Behavior: A Treatment-Selection Model for Practicing Behavior Analysts
Cynthia M. Anderson, Ph.D., and Chris Borgmeier, Ph.D, Tier II interventions within the Framework of School-wide Positive Behavior Support: Essential Features for Design, Implementation, and Maintenance
The Skeptics Corner
William Ahearn, Ph.D., BCBA-D, What Every Behavior Analyst Should Know about the "MMR Causes Autism" Hypothesis
Volume 2, Fall 2009
Dorothea C. Lerman, Ph.D., BCBA, An Introduction to Volume 2, Number 2 of Behavior Analysis in Practice
Amber E. Mendres, M. A., and Michelle A. Frank-Crawford, M. A., BCBA, A Tribute to Sidney W. Bijou, Pioneer in Behavior Analysis and Child Development: Key Works that Have Transformed Behavior Analysis in Practice
Billie Jo Rodriguez, M.S., Sheldon L. Loman, M.A., and Robert H. Horner, Ph.D., A Preliminary Analysis of the Effects of Coaching Feedback on Teacher Implementation Fidelity of First Step to Success
Paul Langthorne, Ph.D., BCBA, and Peter McGill, MPhil, CPsychol, BCBA, A Tutorial on the Concept of the Motivating Operation and its Importance to Application
Jessica E. Frieder, M.A., BCBA, Stephanie M. Peterson, Ph.D., BCBA, Judy Woodward, B.S., B.A. ECSE, JaeLee Crane, M.S., CCC-SLP, & Marlane Garner, Ed.S., Teleconsultation in School Settings: Linking Classroom Teachers and Behavior Analysts Through Web-Based Technology
Marsha B. Parsons, M.A., Dennis H. Reid, Ph.D., BCBA, and L. Perry Lattimore, M.A., Increasing Independence of Adults with Autism in Community Activities: A Brief, Embedded Teaching Strategy
The Skeptics Corner
W. Joseph Wyatt, Ph.D., Behavior Analysis in the Era of Medicalization: Current State of the Science and Recommendations for Practitioners
Frans van Haaren, Ph.D., BCBA, 'Primum non nocere': A review of Taking America off Drugs: Why Behavioral Therapy is More Effective for Treating ADHD, OCD, Depression and Other Psychological Problems by Stephen Ray Flora
Book Reviews
Jennifer L. Austin, Ph.D., BCBA-D, and Jennifer M. Soeda, M.S., BCBA, Effective Teaching, Effective Living: A Review of Behavior Analysis for Effective Teaching by Julie S. Vargas
Einar T. Ingvarsson, Ph.D., BCBA, Case Studies in Context: A Review of Triumphs in Early Autism Treatment, Edited by Ennio Cipani
Volume 2, Spring 2009
Dorothea C. Lerman, Ph.D., BCBA, An Introduction to Volume 2, Number 1 of Behavior Analysis in Practice
John Roll, Ph.D., Gregory J. Madden, Ph.D., Richard Rawson, Ph.D., & Nancy M. Petry, Ph.D., Facilitating the Adoption of Contingency Management for the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Hannah Hoch, Ph.D., BCBA, Bridget A. Taylor, Psy.D., BCBA, & Angela Rodriguez, B.A., Teaching Teenagers with Autism to Answer Cell Phones and Seek Assistance When Lost
Jay Harding, Ph.D., David P. Wacker, Ph.D., Wendy K. Berg, M.A., John F. Lee, B.A., & Danielle Dolezal, Ph.D., Conducting Functional Communication Training in Home Settings: A Case Study and Recommendations for Practitioners
L. Perry Lattimore, M.A., Marsha B. Parsons, M.A., & Dennis H. Reid, Ph.D., BCBA, Rapid Training of a Community Job Skill to Nonvocal Adults with Autism: An Extension of Intensive Teaching
Melanie Bachmeyer, M.S., BCBA, Treatment of Selective and Inadequate Food Intake in Children: A Review and Practical Guide
Invited Commentaries: The Licensing of Behavior Analysts
Gina Green, Ph.D., BCBA & James M. Johnston, Ph.D., BCBA, A Primer on Professional Credentialing: Introduction to Invited Commentaries on Licensing Behavior Analysts
Michael F. Dorsey, Ph.D., BCBA, Michael Weinberg, Ph.D., BCBA, Thomas Zane, Ph.D., BCBA, & Megan M. Guidi, M.S., BCBA, The Case for Licensure of Applied Behavior Analysts
Gina Green, Ph.D., BCBA & James M. Johnston, Ph.D., BCBA, Licensing of Behavior Analysts: Risks and Alternatives
Book Reviews
Kim D. Lucker, Ph.D., BCBA, A Review of Self-Help Skills for People with Autism: A Systematic Teaching Approach by Stephen R. Anderson, Amy L. Jablonski, Marcus L. Thomeer, and Vicki Madaus Knapp
C. Baker Wright, Ph.D., BCBA, A Good Place to Start: A Review of Right From the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism (2nd ed.) by Sandra Harris and Mary Jane Weiss
Volume 1, Winter 2008
Dorothea C. Lerman, An Introduction to the Second Issue of Behavior Analysis in Practice
Timothy R. Vollmer, Ph.D., BCBA, Kimberly N. Sloman, Ph.D., BCBA, and Claire St. Peter Pipkin, Ph.D., BCBA, Practical Implications of Data Reliability and Treatment Integrity Monitoring
Stephanie Thorne, Ph.D., BCBA, and Debra Kamps, Ph.D., The Effects of a Group Contingency Intervention on Academic Engagement and Problem Behavior of At-Risk Students
Kate E. Fiske, M.S., BCBA, Treatment Integrity of School-Based Behavior Analytic Interventions: A Review of the Research
Anthony Farrell, Ph.D. and Dennis McDougall, Ed.D., Self-Monitoring of Pace to Improve Math Fluency of High School Students with Disabilities
Patricia M. Figarola, Ed.S, Philip L. Gunter, Ph.D., Julia M. Reffel, Ed.D., Susan R. Worth, Ph.D., John Hummel, Ph.D., and Brian L. Gerber, Ph.D., Effects of Self-Graphing and Goal Setting on the Math Fact Fluency of Students with Disabilities
Marsha B. Parsons, M.A., Dennis H. Reid, Ph.D., BCBA, Donna Towery, M.A., Peggy England, B.A., and Michaela Darden, B.A., Remediating Minimal Progress on Teaching Programs by Adults with Severe Disabilities in a Congregate Day Setting
Richard E. Boles, Ph.D., Michael C. Roberts, Ph.D., & Eric M. Vernberg, Ph.D., Treating Non-Retentive Encopresis with Rewarded Scheduled Toilet Visits
Skeptic's Corner
Matthew P. Normand, Ph.D., BCBA, Science, Skepticism, and Applied Behavior Analysis
Dorothea C. Lerman, Ph.D., BCBA, Tesa Sansbury, B.S., Alyson Hovanetz, M.A., BCBA, Erin Wolever, B.A., Amber Garcia, B.A., Erin O’Brien, B.S., and Hellen Adedipe, M.A., BCBA, Using Behavior Analysis to Examine the Outcomes of Unproven Therapies: An Evaluation of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Children with Autism
Volume 1, Fall 2008
Dorothea C. Lerman, Welcome to the inaugural issue
Brian A. Iwata, University of Florida, and Claudia L. Dozier, University of Kansas, Clinical Application of Functional Analysis Methodology
Christina M. Vorndran, Bancroft NeuroHealth, Gary M. Pace, James K. Luiselli, Jennifer Flaherty, Lauren Christian, and Ava Kleinmann, May Institute, Functional Analysis and Treatment of Chronic Hair Pulling in a Child with Cri du Chat Syndrome: Effects on Co-Occurring Thumb Sucking
Jeffrey H. Tiger, Louisiana State University, Gregory P. Hanley, Western New England College, and Jennifer Bruzek, Vanderbilt University, Functional Communication Training: A Review and Practical Guide
L. Perry Lattimore, Marsha B. Parsons, J. Iverson Riddle Center, and Dennis H. Reid, Carolina Behavior Analysis and Support Center, Morganton, North Carolina, Simulation Training of Community Job Skills for Adults with Autism: A Further Analysis
Raymond G. Miltenberger, University of South Florida, Teaching Safety Skills to Children: Prevention of Firearm Injury as an Exemplar of Best Practice in Assessment, Training, and Generalization of Safety Skills
Myrna E. Libby12, Julie S. Weiss1, Stacie Bancroft12, and William H. Ahearn12, The New England Center for Children1, Northeastern University2, A Comparison of Most-to-Least and Least-to-Most Prompting on the Acquisition of Solitary Play Skills
Gerald L. Shook, Behavior Analyst Certification Board, and Judith E. Favell, AdvoServ, The Behavior Analyst Certification Board and the Profession of Behavior Analysis