Measurement in ABA

The How to ABA Podcast

ABA is all about data. Here, we dive into why measurement is so important and how to make sure we’re taking and reporting accurate data. Two of the seven dimensions of ABA are to be effective and to be analytic. In other words, we want to make decisions based on subjectivity and something tangible, not just an opinion. This helps us assess whether we’re making real progress with our students, if a program is really helping a family, if behaviors are decreasing, and so on.
There’s no right way to take data; however, the goal is to make sure it’s not cumbersome. Before we get started, we have to take baseline data, and here we discuss what that process looks like. We talk about how data helps us analyze problem behaviors, how quickly our students are learning, and whether we have to modify a program. We also discuss how to decrease data collection overwhelm, how to choose appropriate collection methods, and how to analyze and understand data.
What’s Inside:

• How to make our measurement and data collection effective
• The importance of taking baseline data
• How to decrease data collection overwhelm

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