Naturalistic Intervention

Knowledge Check

Question:

Which of these elements provide useful data for analyzing the effectiveness of a naturalistic intervention?

A. quantitative data (frequency and duration)

B. observational notes

C. environmental arrangements

D. specific routine or activity

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All of the listed elements provide useful data for analyzing the effectiveness of a naturalistic intervention.

quantitative data (frequency and duration)
observational notes
environmental arrangements
specific routine or activity

Question:

What are some reasons why is it important to identify the activity or routine and the environmental arrangement when collecting data on a naturalistic intervention?

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Possible reasons:

Analysis of data within the environmental and interactional context is a cornerstone of a naturalistic intervention.
When progress is limited, modifications depend upon an analysis of what happens in a specific environment (routine or activity) under what circumstances of engagement.
Specific data helps an intervention team systematically add ABA strategies to build increasingly more complex social and communication skills.

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