Behavior analysts form parent-professional relationships with families of many different backgrounds. the study evaluated the effectiveness of a training program to teach behavior analysts to utilize an open family interview format. the study was conducted at an autism treatment program. a pre-post treatment design with in vivo simulation probes before and after training was used to assess the effects of the workshop on the participants and parents’ verbal behavior. Results showed that rate of questions per minute and number of closed-ended questions decreased after training, the duration of interviews decreased after training, the number of closed-ended questions significantly decreased after training, and frequency of the discussion topic of child goals increased after training. in general, interviewer responses varied. Preliminary data and parent questionnaire responses suggested parents were comfortable with the new interview format and felt the behavior analyst understood cultural and family needs.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc115170 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Thompson, Megan Jennifer |
| Contributors | Ala'i-Rosales, Shahla, Rosales-Ruiz, Jesus, Leung, Paul, Cruz, Alicia Re |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | Text |
| Rights | Public, Thompson, Megan Jennifer, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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