OSB612 - CHALLENGING PROBLEM BEHAVIORS IN ASD.

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
CHALLENGING PROBLEM BEHAVIORS IN ASD. OSB612 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 8
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Team/Group Work
 
Instructor (s)Department chair 
Course objectiveThe objective of this course is to express how strategies that will be applied on coping with problem behaviors. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Will be able to discus the evoluation of techniques used to decrease the problem behaviors in applied behavior analysis.
  2. Will be able to assess the principles of determining socilly important behaviors.
  3. Will be able to discuss the techniques used to decrease problem behaviors.
  4. Will be able to define the prevention techniques.
  5. Will be able to teach the functional analysis to parents and caregivers of children and adults with autism.
Course ContentStrategies that will be applied on coping with problem behaviors. 
ReferencesAlberto P. A., & Troutman A. C. (2013). Applied behavior analysis for teachers (9. Baskı). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Cooper, J., Heron, T., & Heward, W. (2007). Applied behaviour analysis. New Jersey: Pearson Education.
Erbaş, D. & Yücesoy Özkan, Ş. (2010). Problem davranışları azaltmada olumlu davranışsal destek uygulamaları: Aile ve öğretmen eğitimi el kitabı. Ankara: Maya Akademi Yayın Dağıtım Eğitim Danışmalık.
Erbaş, D., Kırcaali-İftar, G., ve Tekin-İftar, E. (2005). İşlevsel değerlendirme: Davranış sorunlarıyla başa çıkma ve uygun davranışlar kazandırma süreci (2. Baskı). Ankara: Kök Yayıncılık.
Maag, J. W. (1999). Behavior management: From theoretical implications to practical applications. San Diego: Singular Press.
Miltenberger, R. (1997). Behavior modification: Principles and procedures. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company.
Tekin-İftar,E. (2014). Uygulamalı davranış analizi. Ankara: Vize Yayıncılık.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1The Evoluation of Tecniques to Decrease Problem Behaviors in ABA From 1900 to Present
Week 2Determining and DefiningTarget Behavior Principals of Determining Target Behavior Determining Priority Target Behavior Determining Socially Important Behaviors DefiningTarget Behavior Writing Behavioral Goal
Week 3Measuring Behaviors Behavior Recording Techniques
Week 4Graphing Interpreting Graphs Single Subject Research Designs
Week 5Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) Definition of PBS Steps of PBS Developing Hypothesis Functional Assessment Functional Analysis
Week 6Preventing Problem Behaviors
Week 7Midterm
Week 8Increasing Positive Behaviors
Week 9Decreasing Problem Behaviors
Week 10Teaching New Skills
Week 11Functional Communication Training
Week 12Self Management
Week 13Self Management
Week 14Families and Collaboration with Families
Week 15Families and Collaboration with Families
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments110
Presentation110
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms130
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes150
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes250
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 4 56
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14456
Presentation / Seminar Preparation22448
Project000
Homework assignment21020
Midterms (Study duration)21020
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload3592240

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Knows the development of autism and comorbid disorders in individuals.   X 
2. Knows and implements professional and publication ethics in the area of education of individuals with autism.    X
3. Follows educational and research developments in the area of autism and shares research findings with national/international stakeholders.  X  
4. Completes the steps of a research study including conducting literature review, developing study methodology, collecting study data, analyzing and reporting research findings X   
5. Discusses the significance of inter-disciplinary roles and collaboration in the area of education of individuals with autism and uses knowledge and skills in inter-disciplinary works  X  
6. Otizm alanındaki geliÅŸimsel, eÄŸitsel ve sosyal sorunlara farklı bilimsel araÅŸtırma paradigmaları ile çözümler sunar.  X  
7. Knows, compares, and analyzes evidence based practices in the area of education of individuals with autism.   X 
8. Conducts assessments, plans and implements educational/developmental interventions using theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of education of individuals with autism. X   
9. Support and maintain professional development and life-long learning following theoretical and practical developments X   
10. Uses effective technology-based practices in the area of education of individuals with autism.X    

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest