Fieldwork and Supervision for Behavior Analysts

Ellie Kazemi, PhD, BCBA-D, Professor, Department of Psychology, California State University, Northridge, Los Angeles, California.Brian Rice, MA, BCBA, Practica Instructor, California State University, Northridge, Los Angeles, California.Peter Adzhyan, PsyD, LEP, BCBA-D, Practica Supervisor, California State University, Northridge, Los Angeles, California.

• ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgementsSECTION I. INTRODUCTION TO SUPERVISION1. Preparing for Practica2. Choosing the Type of Fieldwork you want3. Selecting a Supervisor4. Applying, Interviewing, and Securing Fieldwork5. Formalizing Supervision and Record KeepingSECTION II. BECOMING A COMPETENT SUPERVISEE6. Gaining the Most from Your Supervision Experience7. Putting Time and Effort in Increasing your Pivotal Skills8. Knowing what to expect from Individual vs. Group Supervision MeetingsSECTION III. EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING COMPETENCE THROUGH SUPERVISION9. Evidence- and Competency-based SupervisionCompetency 1. Adhere to legal, professional, and ethical guidelinesCompetency 2. Develop and use behavior measurement methods and record and analyze dataCompetency 3. Conduct behavior assessments (e.g., Functional Behavior Assessment, Preference Assessment, Reinforcer Assessment)Competency 4. Evaluate and develop evidence-based intervention plansCompetency 5. Design and implement skill acquisition procedures based on initial assessment (e.g., design a language acquisition program based on VB-MAPP results)Competency 6. Design and implement behavior reduction proceduresCompetency 7. Program and probe for generalization and maintenanceCompetency 8. Conduct experimental evaluations and ongoing assessment of interventionsCompetency 9. Train another individual to conduct a procedureCompetency 10. Represent and disseminate the field of behavior analysis10. Pulling it all Together

“The authors have created a truly valuable resource for those beginning their journey towards a credential as a behavior analyst. Supervision will be most effective when both the supervisor and the supervisee are well-prepared for the experience. This book is full of practical suggestions and activities that help a supervisee take full advantage of his or her opportunities.”