Behaviour analysis in Ireland

Leslie, Julian C.; Tierney, Kevin

doi:10.1080/03033910.2013.866052

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“…In their position paper on the remediation of challenging behavior, the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland (2016) uses behavior analytic terms and names behavior analysts a necessary part of interdisciplinary teams. Leslie and Tierney (2013) provide a detailed account of the historical development of behavior analysis in Ireland, identifying the first professional organization as the Behavioural Engineering Association, which first met in 1970. This group developed into Behaviour Analysis in Ireland (BAI), a professional body inaugurated in 1977.…”

Section: Irelandmentioning

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Professional Development of Behavior Analysts in Europe: A Snapshot for 21 Countries

Keenan

Dillenburger

Konrad³

et al. 2022

Behav Analysis Practice

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Behavior analysts are not recognized or regulated as a distinct profession in Europe. For the most part, European behavior analysts adhered to the standards set by the U.S.-based Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). However, the BACB certification has not been recognized officially in any European jurisdiction. The recent decision by the BACB to discontinue eligibility of non-U.S. residents to apply for the BCBA exam by the end of 2022 has brought the issue of professional regulation outside of the United States into sharp focus. This article offers a snapshot in time of professional recognition of behavior analysts in 21 European countries. It stems from the Erasmus+ funded EuroBA project and its Professional Advisory Group (PAG). The EuroBA project aims to develop common standards and competences for behavior analysts to facilitate national regulation and mutual recognition across Europe.

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Section: Irelandmentioning

confidence: 99%

Professional Development of Behavior Analysts in Europe: A Snapshot for 21 Countries

Keenan

Dillenburger

Konrad³

et al. 2022

Behav Analysis Practice

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“…Two unique examples of environmental motivators provided by group 2 were ‘external reinforcement programmes’ and ‘positive feedback’. At the heart of both is positive reinforcement, a proven behavioural technique used to affect behaviour change ( Cooper et al, 2014 ; Leslie and O’Reilly, 2003 ). Group 2 emphasised these influences motivating them to lose weight and maintain weight loss.…”

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Factors that potentially influence successful weight loss for adults with intellectual disabilities: A qualitative comparison

Skelly

Smyth

Donnelly

et al. 2020

J Intellect Disabil

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Background: People with intellectual disabilities are more at risk of obesity than the general population. Emerging literature indicates that multicomponent interventions are most effective, however, individual results are variable and little research exists as to why this is the case. Methods: Focus groups were conducted to explore lived experiences between two groups of adults with intellectual disabilities; an overweight group ( n = 6) and a group identified as successful in losing weight ( n = 6). Similarities and differences were explored across four domains. Transcripts were produced and analysed using Theoretical Thematic Analysis. Results: Similarities included service centre supports, basic food knowledge and issues restricting independence. The successful weight loss group had also internalised health messages, engaged with external reinforcement programmes, responded to positive feedback and demonstrated healthier dietary habits. Conclusion: Weight management interventions would benefit from understanding the influence that internalisation of health messages, effective reinforcement systems and positive feedback can have on supporting the adoption of healthier habits.

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“…Until such times, ABA will continue to be employed on the island of Ireland (Dillenburger et al, 2012;Leslie & Tierney, 2013) without quality control or adequate teacher training (Keenan et al, 2010). …”

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“…Due to lack of internationally approved training in ABA (BACB, 2015) in the UK or Ireland, regrettably, UK and Irish governments and many professionals still caricature ABA as 'one method of intervention' (Dillenburger & Keenan, 2009;Leslie & Tierney, 2013) and may even recommend ABA to be used within the eclectic approach (Keenan, Dillenburger, Moderato, & Hanns-Rudiger, 2010;Special Education Support Service, 2013) Although teachers are encouraged to attend these courses, participation is strictly voluntary.…”

Section: Aba-based Interventions For People With Autismmentioning

confidence: 99%

Applied behaviour analysis: What do teachers of students with autism spectrum disorder know

Fennell

Dillenburger

2018

International Journal of Educational Research

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Behaviour analysis in Ireland

Cited by 6 publications

References 11 publications

Professional Development of Behavior Analysts in Europe: A Snapshot for 21 Countries

Professional Development of Behavior Analysts in Europe: A Snapshot for 21 Countries

Factors that potentially influence successful weight loss for adults with intellectual disabilities: A qualitative comparison

Applied behaviour analysis: What do teachers of students with autism spectrum disorder know

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