Applied Behavior Analysis Treatment of Violence and Aggression in Persons with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Description

This book focuses on applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment of violence and aggression in persons with neurodevelopmental disabilities. It details ABA theory and concepts leading to empirical treatment procedures that can be implemented successfully across diverse treatment settings. Further, the book examines contemporary approaches to functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and functional analysis (FA) in determining the environmental conditions responsible for violence and aggression. In addition, the volume describes several evidence-supported treatment procedures that encompass antecedent-control, contingency management, cognitive-behavior therapy, and physical intervention components. It addresses effective strategies for training and supervising care providers, including behavioral skills training (BST), posttraining performance management, and mindfulness. Finally, the book presents recommendations that guide effective and socially valid research-to-practice translation. Applied Behavior Analysis Treatment of Violence and Aggression in Persons with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities is an essential resource for researchers, clinicians/therapists, and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in forensic psychology, public health, criminology/criminal justice, and behavioral therapy and rehabilitation. Preface Contents Part I: Measurement and Assessment Measurement and Data Recording of Aggression Measurement and Data Recording of Violence-Aggression Case Example Development of Operational Definitions Construction and Selection of Measurement Protocols Indirect Measurement Strategies Direct Measurement Strategies Selecting Measurement Procedures Interobserver Agreement Summarizing Data Outcomes Graphic Displays and Visual Analysis Data Transformations Conclusion References Functional Behavior Assessment FBA as Best Practice Categories of FBA Experimental (Functional) Analysis Indirect Assessments Descriptive Assessments Validity of Descriptive Assessments Use of FBA Methods by Practitioners Practice Recommendations: Evidence Based Practice in FBA Future Research Directions References Functional Analysis of Violence–Aggression Essential Components of FA Variations in FA Design Traditional FA Changes to Experimental Design Changes to Test and Control Conditions Changes to Format Changes to Approach Research Findings and Implications Comparisons of Synthesized and Individual Contingency Analyses Flexibility and Versatility of FA Methods Practice Recommendations Safety Precautions Research Directions Appendix: Destructive Behavior Severity Scale References Behavioral Risk Assessment of Violence-Aggression Review of Pertinent Research Literature Synthesis of Research Findings and Implications Summary and Conclusions References Social Validity Assessment Overview and Historical Context Research Review Assessment Methodologies Summary and Conclusions Practice Recommendations Research Recommendations References Part II: Intervention, Training, and Supervision Communication-Focused Treatment of Violence-Aggression Introduction Review of Pertinent Research Literature Synthesis of Research Findings and Implications Combining Communication-Focused Treatments with Other Behavioral Treatments Increasing the Practicality of Communication-Focused Treatments Practice Recommendations Considerations When Selecting a Communication Response Topography Strategies for Teaching Functional Communication Responses Increasing the Complexity of Functional Communication Responses Guidelines for Promoting Generalization of Communication-Based Treatments Research Direction Limitations of Communication-Focused Treatments and Considerations for Future Research Conclusion References Behavioral Treatment of Sexual Offending Literature Review Single-Subject Treatment and Case Studies Multicomponent Behavioral Treatment Sexual Offenders with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Special Case? Relationship and Sex Education Legal Issues Research Findings and Implications Treatment Relapse Ethical Issues Risk Assessment Practice Recommendations Conclusion and Research Directions References Inpatient and Residential Treatment of Violence Aggression Safety Considerations in Inpatient and Residential Settings Considerations for Functional Behavior Assessment in Inpatient and Residential Settings Safety Considerations Descriptive Analysis Modifications to Traditional FA Methodology An Alternative to FAs Treatment of Aggression in Inpatient and Residential Settings Care Coordination Data Collection Staff and Caregiver Training Treatment Generalization Summary References Training and Performance Management of Care Providers Staff Training Review of Pertinent Research Literature Practice Recommendations Synthesis of Research Findings and Future Research Performance Management Review of Pertinent Research Literature Synthesis of Research Findings and Implications Practice Recommendations Research Direction References Mindfulness Care Giving and Support for Anger and Aggression Management Mindfulness Mechanisms of Mindfulness in Anger and Aggression Mindfulness-Based Programs and Practices for Anger and Aggression Parents Caregivers Trained Clinical Caregivers Teachers Implementation of Mindful Caregiving by Behavior Analysts References Index