Topic Expected Date content instructor

Introduction

• Purpose and Opening. Why is it important for participant to take this training?

QABA Team
• Clarifying key topics, related concepts, and timing.
14/5 • Presentation techniques and materials.
How will we present the content and what materials do they need?
• Evaluation, assessment, assignments participation etc
development

o Factors influencing growth and development

Growth and

Noor Al-Deen
Laith Oadih
Abo Alrub,
o Principles of growth and development
o Educational implications of growth and development
o Physical, Motor, Emotional, cognitive and Social Development infancy through
adulthood
o Define Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and common characteristics and deficits.

Noor Al-Deen Abo Alrub, Laith

o Identify historical definitions of ASD, such as PDD-NOS or Asperger’s Syndrome.
Autism Core Knowledge

o Identify the ‘red flags’ to early diagnosis.

21/5-1/6—2022 o Identify deficits associated with ASD, such as social-emotional reciprocity,
nonverbal communication, stereotyped motor movements, and restrictive or ritualized

Oadih
behaviors, pragmatic language, etc.
o Identify risk factors for ASD.
o Identify current CDC statistics and rates for the prevalence of ASD.
o Identify methods of diagnosis.
o Identify typical and atypical milestones.
o Identify common co-morbid diagnoses.
1/6-4/6--2022 Exam 1 Online
 Definition and Characteristics of Applied Behavior Analysis
Basic Concepts and · Science: Basic Characteristics and a Definition
· A Brief History of Behavior Analysis
Principles

· Characteristics of Applied Behavior Analysis

· A Definition of Applied Behavior Analysis
Basic Concepts and Principles
· Behavior
· Environment
· Operant Behavior
Selecting and Defining Target Behaviors
SELECTING, DEFINING, MEASURING and

· Role of Assessment in Applied Behavior Analysis

· Assessment Methods Used by Behavior Analysts

Mahmoud Sheyab
· Assessing the Social Significance of Potential Target Behaviors
· Prioritizing Target Behaviors
ASSESSING BEHAVIOR

4/6-22/6—2022
· Defining Target Behaviors
· Setting Criteria for Behavior Change
Measuring Behavior
· Definition and Functions of Measurement in Applied
· Behavior Analysis
· Measurable Dimensions of Behavior
· Methods for Measuring Behavior
· Measuring Behavior by Permanent Products
Selecting a Measurement Method
· Measurement Tools
Functional Behavior Assessment
· Functions of Behavior
· Role of Functional Behavior Assessment in Intervention and Prevention
· Overview of FBA Methods
 · Conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment
· Case Examples Illustrating the FBA Process
Positive Reinforcement
· Positive Reinforcement Defined
· Classifying Reinforcers
· Identifying Potential Reinforcers
· Using Reinforcement Effectively
Negative Reinforcement
Consequence Variables of Contingency

· Definition of Negative Reinforcement

· Escape and Avoidance Contingencies
· Characteristics of Negative Reinforcement
· Applications of Negative Reinforcement
4/6-22/6-2022

Mahmoud Sheyab
· Changes in Teacher and Caregiver Responding as a Function of Negative
Reinforcement
· Ethical Considerations in Using Negative Reinforcement
Schedules of Reinforcement
· Intermittent Reinforcement
· Defining Basic Intermittent Schedules of Reinforcement
· Schedule Effects and Consistency of Performance
· Thinning Intermittent Reinforcement
· Variations on Basic Intermittent Schedules of Reinforcement
Positive Punishment
· Definition and Characteristics of Punishment
· Factors That Influence the Effectiveness of Punishment
· Possible Side Effects and Problems with Punishment
· Positive Punishment Interventions
· Guidelines for Using Punishment
· Ethical Considerations Regarding the Use of Punishment
 Negative Punishment
· Time-Out from Positive Reinforcement Defined
· Time-Out Tactics for Applied Settings
· Using Time-Out Effectively
· Response Cost Defined
· Response Cost Methods
· Using Response Cost-Effectively
· Response Cost Considerations
4/6-22/6-2022 Extinction
· Extinction Defined
· Extinction Procedure
· Secondary Effects of Extinction
· Variables Affecting Resistance to Extinction
· Using Extinction Effectively
· When Not to Use Extinction
Differential Reinforcement
· Differential Reinforcement Defined
· Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA)
· Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO)
· Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates of Responding (DRL)
ANTECEDENT

Stimulus Control:
VARIABLES

· Basic Concepts and Processes

Mahmoud
Sheyab
· Developing Stimulus Control
· Transferring Stimulus Control
Motivating Operations
· Definition and Characteristics of Motivating Operations
 · Distinguishing Between MOs and SDs
· Unconditioned Motivating Operations (UMOs)
· MOs for Punishment
· Multiple Effects of MOs
· Conditioned Motivating Operations (CMOs)
· Relevance of MOs to the Generality of Treatment Effects
· Relevance of MOs to Applied Behavior Analysis
What is VB
Verbal Behavior & VB-MAPP

Elementary Verbal Behavior

Autoclitics

Mahmoud Sheyab
Listener Behavior
What is the VB-MAPP?
The VB-MAPP Milestones Assessment
25/6--6/7—2022
The Early Echoic Skills Assessment
The Task Analysis and supporting skills list
The Barriers Assessment
The Transition Assessment
Understanding and Interpreting VBMAPP results
Designing and Selecting goals and targets for Individualized Educational Plan

8/7-15/7--2022 Exam-2 Online

‫اجازة عيد االضىح‬

8/7-15/7—2022
 Ethics and Professional Supervision
What Is Ethics and Why IS IT Important?
Standards of Professional Practice for Applied Behavior Analysts
Ensuring Professional Competence
Ethical Issues in Client Services
Coordinating with Other Professionals
Social Media and New Technologies
Advocating for the Client
Ethics and Professional Supervision

Conflict of Interest
Creating a Culture of Ethical Practice
Demonstrate an understanding of the role and scope of practice of a QASP-S and

Abeer Lababneh
responsibility to professional standards, evidence-based practices, and knowledge of
updates on a new diagnostic, assessment, and intervention strategies.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the QABA policies, procedures, and Code
16/7-1/8—2022 of Ethics.
Define and understand the use, benefits, and limitations of the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Identify Guidelines for management of records, such as retention, storage,
transportation, security, etc.
Summarize the legal and ethical requirements regarding client confidentiality and its
exceptions.
Define privileged information.
Demonstrate an understanding of unethical relationships and how those
relationships may occur, including dual relationships.
Identify the steps in mandated reporting.
Identify the need for a risk and benefits analysis to determine treatment, such as
punishment. aggressions, SIB, etc. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of
ensuring safety in extinction procedures, especially related to dangerous and self-
injurious behavior.
 Identify the need for collaboration in treatment planning and implementation, such
as behavior contracts, referral methods, multi-team communication and assessment,
treatment adherence, etc.
Identify ethical and legal responsibility in the reduction and termination of services.
Identify systems for monitoring treatment and program integrity.
Identify systems for evaluating staff performance.
Identify effective strategies for providing support for staff and family.
Identify methods to mitigate observer drift and reactivity.
Identify effective feedback that is clear, concise, and timely.
Identify elements of poor supervision.
Identify the need for cultural values awareness.
1/8-5/8-- 2022 Exam 3 online