Useful presentation outlining key VB concepts and how to apply sign language as augmentative language training.

Presented By Sharon Keppley M.Ed, BCBA and Amy Flores, M.Ed., BCBA
Keppley Behavioral Consulting

Author: Robert Flores

PowerPoint presentation for basic training and introduction to VB concepts and practice.

As discussed by Dr Vince Carbone at the Thurrock workshop, March 2006.

To be submitted to: The Behavior Analyst , Spring, 2006

The principle of motivation has resurfaced as an independent variable in the field of behavior analysis over the past 20 years. The increased interest is the result of the refinements of the concept of the motivating operations and its application to the learning needs of persons with developmental disabilities.

Notwithstanding the increased emphasis upon modification of antecedent variables to reduce problem behavior the autism treatment literature currently reflects limited recognition of this important behavioral variable.

Paper by Jack Michael explaining his suggestion to replace the term Establishing Operation (EO) with Motivating Operation (MO).

The low-down on ABA from Jack Michael. One of the best things you can read about ABA, plus a little VB as well.

Explanation of the concept of EO (MO) by Jack Michael, the originator.

Paper by Jack Michael and others explaining the new term "abative effect". This is an antecedent event that reduces operant responding and includes abolishing operations (e.g. satiation with food reducing eating), S-deltas (stimuli signalling no or reduced reinforcement) and S-p conditions (stimuli signalling punishment).