Association for Behavior Analysis International

Implementation of evidence-based practices can be conceptualized as not only a set of practices, but also as a decision-making process. This process identifies multiple variables that affect sustainability of interventions. Further, when creating behavior intervention plans for all students, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it is important that teachers, practitioners, and other interventionists evaluate and consider contextual variables that affect sustainability and overall acceptability of interventions as a whole. Sustainability and acceptability of intervention are two of the most important factors when evaluating the effectiveness of interventions, however, emphasis is not always placed on these two factors in practice. This panel presentation examines these variables and provides recommendations to increase overall effectiveness of interventions as a whole. This presentation is meaningful for all practitioners in roles that require development, implementation, and analysis of behavior interventions in school settings, as positive outcomes rely heavily on these critical factors.

This presentation is targeted towards practicing BCBAs working to develop interventions with strong contextual fit to ensure prolonged sustainability of intervention.