Creative Problem Solving and Troubleshooting Lisa Trucil Caldwell College Center for Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis

Agenda Need for behavior analystsNeed for behavior analysts Ideal PlanIdeal Plan Phase 1  problem solvingPhase 1  problem solving Phase 2  troubleshootingPhase 2  troubleshooting GameGame SummarySummary

Need for behavior analysts Clients have tried EVERYTHING to solve their problemClients have tried EVERYTHING to solve their problem Creative solution (creative problem solving)  Phase 1Creative solution (creative problem solving)  Phase 1 Identify the problemIdentify the problem Find a way to measure the behaviorFind a way to measure the behavior Write a behavior programWrite a behavior program Troubleshooting  Phase 2Troubleshooting  Phase 2 When the plan breaks downWhen the plan breaks down Bailey & Burch, 2010

Ideal plan Pinpoint problem behaviorsPinpoint problem behaviors Measure them preciselyMeasure them precisely Find the causeFind the cause Write and implement behavior programsWrite and implement behavior programs Bailey & Burch, 2010

Phase 1 Creative problem solving  when there is no apparent solution to our problemCreative problem solving  when there is no apparent solution to our problem 1.Unlimited resources “What would I do if I had unlimited resources?”“What would I do if I had unlimited resources?” Take client to place that does  life threateningTake client to place that does  life threatening Bring a specialist to youBring a specialist to you Brief functional analysisBrief functional analysis Bailey & Burch, 2010, Nalebuff & Ayres, 2003

Phase 1 1.Unlimited resources 2.Where else would it work? “Solution in search of a problem”“Solution in search of a problem” Always consider possible biological factorsAlways consider possible biological factors Bailey & Burch, 2010, Nalebuff & Ayres, 2003

Phase 1 1.Unlimited resources 2.Where else would it work? 3.Flipping it Service were reversed or flipped overService were reversed or flipped over Reducing EO/MO reduces the behaviorReducing EO/MO reduces the behavior Reinforcer used to shape behaviorReinforcer used to shape behavior Bailey & Burch, 2010, Nalebuff & Ayres, 2003

Phase 2 TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Plan is approvedPlan is approved Train those involvedTrain those involved What can do wrong?What can do wrong? Prompts Prompts Reinforcement Reinforcement Forfeit Forfeit “If anything can go wrong, it will.” “If anything can go wrong, it will.” Bailey & Burch, 2010

Phase 2 5 Troubleshooting Tips5 Troubleshooting Tips 1.Train your helpers to criterion Describe what you want and the rationale for it Describe what you want and the rationale for it Demonstrate Demonstrate Have the helpers practice Have the helpers practice Give feedback Give feedback Practice some more Practice some more Give more feedback Give more feedback REPEAT REPEAT Bailey & Burch, 2010

Phase 2 5 Troubleshooting Tips5 Troubleshooting Tips 1.Train your helpers to criterion 2.Be present the first day Do not relay on hearsay Do not relay on hearsay Bailey & Burch, 2010

Phase 2 5 Troubleshooting Tips5 Troubleshooting Tips 1.Train your helpers to criterion 2.Be present the first day 3.Debrief Have a meeting Have a meeting Bailey & Burch, 2010

Phase 2 5 Troubleshooting Tips5 Troubleshooting Tips 1.Train your helpers to criterion 2.Be present the first day 3.Debrief 4.Evaluate the data Graph the data every day and be critical Graph the data every day and be critical Bailey & Burch, 2010

Phase 2 5 Troubleshooting Tips5 Troubleshooting Tips 1.Train your helpers to criterion 2.Be present the first day 3.Debrief 4.Evaluate the data 5.Always have a plan B Things can always go wrong Things can always go wrong Bailey & Burch, 2010

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summary Problem solving and troubleshooting are essential skillsProblem solving and troubleshooting are essential skills Create planCreate plan Monitor planMonitor plan Make necessary changesMake necessary changes Remain calmRemain calm

Resources

References Bailey, J., & Burch, M. (2010). 25 essential skills and strategies for the professional behavior analyst. New York, NY: Routledge.Bailey, J., & Burch, M. (2010). 25 essential skills and strategies for the professional behavior analyst. New York, NY: Routledge.