The principles and procedures of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) are utilized to affect behavior change. This behavior change results in improvement for individuals with language and developmental delays. Quality ABA treatment is not a standardized protocol implemented the same across all learners, ABA assessment and treatment requires systematic assessment and error analysis on an individualized basis.
Ms. Crabtree specializes in the analysis and treatment of Verbal Behavior deficits. By applying behavior analytic principles and procedures using verbal operants (Skinner, 1957) as a unit of measure, systematic and individualized assessment and treatment of language for each learner is provided.
Verbal behavior programming consists of errorless teaching procedures, behavioral shaping, transfer of stimulus control, positive reinforcement, procedures for promotion of generalization, as well as, on-going assessment of problem behavior based upon function. Programming for each learner is individualized.
Reference:
Skinner, B. F. (1957). Verbal Behavior. New York: Appleton-Century-Crofts.
