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Use of behavioral techniques by paraprofessional staff: A review and proposal
1989 · Behavioral Interventions; v. 4; n. 4; p. 331-357; Fonte: Wiley
Dados principais
- Ano de publicação
- 1989
- Dados editoriais
- Behavioral Interventions; v. 4; n. 4; p. 331-357; Fonte: Wiley
- Palavras-chave
- BEHAVIORAL-INTERVENTIONS; análise do comportamento
Autores
- Alan E. Harchik
- James A. Sherman
- B. L. Hopkins
- Michael C. Strouse
- Jan B. Sheldon
Resumo
AbstractParaprofessionals are increasingly being employed to provide direct care to children and adults who have behavioral deficits and excesses, such as those labeled developmentally disabled, mentally ill, or delinquent. Behavioral techniques, if effectively taught to paraprofessionals, offer ways of both teaching new skills to clients and reducing their undesirable behaviors. This article describes the methods that have been used to teach paraprofessionals to use behavioral techniques, how these skills can be maintained on the job, and the effects upon client behavior that result from this teaching of paraprofessionals. In addition, a system for teaching staff to implement and continue to use behavioral techniques is proposed.