Applied Behavior Analysis at MSU: Project to Enhance and Expand Programming
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The document outlines the development and expansion of an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program at Michigan State University (MSU) in partnership with the Early Learning Institute, focusing on training and programming for preschool-aged children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It presents findings from a needs and barriers analysis survey that indicates a strong interest in ABA graduate training and emphasizes efforts to increase student enrollment and program quality. The document also discusses ongoing initiatives aligned with Michigan's autism plan and plans for future improvements within the ABA program.
Applied Behavior Analysis at MSU: Project to Enhance and Expand Programming
- 1. Marisa H. Fisher, PhD Joshua Plavnick, PhD Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, & Special Education 9/17/15 Applied Behavior Analysis at MSU: Project to Enhance and Expand Programming
- 2. Practicum & Training Early Learning Institute Partnership between College of Education and College of Social Sciences Housed at the Child Development Lab Currently has 6 preschool aged children with ASD enrolled 8 behavior technicians hired and trained 1 week training bootcamp Full day therapeutic services Training site for ABA practicum and other students Also supports a research agenda Funding Sources Current funding from donor support, University, CSS/COE, and MDHHS grant; Sustain with insurance revenue, grants, additional donor support
- 3. ABA Training: Needs & Barriers Analysis Survey to assess consumer interest in and barriers to ABA graduate training (to become BCBA) Survey closed in July with 351 respondents from MI Interest in ABA High level of general interest in ABA (4.05 on 5-pt scale) Interest in “becoming a BCBA” slightly lower (3.46) Behavioral technicians more interested in ABA and becoming a BCBA than other professions Most interest was in an ABA certificate program (currently offered) or Masters program (in preparation) Some interest in ABA Hybrid PhD Program, with 18 indicating immediate interest and 46 within 1-3 years
- 4. Personnel to Build ABA Capacity at MSU 2 fixed term BCBA-D faculty Dr. Gabrielle Lee from Columbia University Teaching 1 course for the online ABA program Conducting research about effective online instruction Dr. Kate LaLonde from WMU Clinical Director of Early Learning Institute Administers assessments of children for Early Learning Institute (ELI) Oversees training and clinical services Outreach Specialist as ABA Program Manager Katy Colaluca Manages the graduate certificate ABA program and serves as outreach specialist at ELI
- 5. Increase ABA Students Progress toward doubling ABA enrollment with high quality applicants (50% in 2015 and 50% in 2016) Enrollment to date: Fall 2013: 19 Fall 2014: 20 Spring 2015 10 scholarship students to complete coursework All students in their last semester– in good standing Mean number of supervision hours completed: 780 out of 1500 At least 3 will be ready to take the exam in December 2015 Fall 2015: 16 Total in 2015 = 26 Projected for 2016 = 40
- 6. University Panel Convene a University-wide panel to align MSUs efforts in ASD with Michigan’s Autism Plan Status: MDHHS grant workgroup meeting monthly to discuss the grant objectives within the State Plan framework Meeting with larger RAIND group quarterly to incorporate other initiatives at MSU
- 7. Next Steps for 2015 Ensure the ELI is a very high quality program that serves diverse families Submit survey reports to MDHHS, University, and Behavior Analysis Certification Board Sustain high quality applicants for ABA program; continue refining coursework and fieldwork experiences Document alignment of initiatives at MSU and Michigan’s Autism Plan for RAIND members