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

J Appl Behav Anal. 2022 Oct;55(4):1172-1192. doi: 10.1002/jaba.941. Epub 2022 Jun 16.

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.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Universities*