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Journal of applied behavior analysis
10, 2022;55 (4): 1172-1192.

Exploring the validity of university-based practicum tailored to develop expertise in addressing challenging behavior.

Joseph M Lambert, Jessica L Paranczak, Bailey A Copeland, M Janey Macdonald, Nealetta J Houchins-Juarez
Author Information
  1. Joseph M Lambert: Department of Special Education, Vanderbilt University. ORCID
  2. Jessica L Paranczak: Department of Special Education, Vanderbilt University.
  3. Bailey A Copeland: Department of Special Education, Vanderbilt University.
  4. M Janey Macdonald: Department of Special Education, Vanderbilt University.
  5. Nealetta J Houchins-Juarez: Department of Special Education, Vanderbilt University.
PMID: 35708196 DOI: 10.1002/jaba.941

Abstract

In theory, the principles, processes, and concepts of applied behavior analysis are universally applicable. In practice, clinicians commit their lives to serving specific populations in specific settings for which specialization is needed. The purpose of this 6-year retrospective consecutive case series was to describe and evaluate the quality and validity of a practicum experience tailored to develop specialized expertise in the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior for pre-service practitioners enrolled in a department of a special education program.

Keywords

Boulder Model personnel preparation problem behavior scientist-practitioner. special education

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