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Instructions

For this assignment, your will provide you with a case study and a template. From the information provided in the case study, you will complete the following activities within the provided template:

• Describe the scientific rigor(s) exemplified by conducting the descriptive assessment.
• Describe the benefits and limitations of conducting a descriptive assessment.
• Provide an operational definition of the concerning behavior.
• Quantify the target behavior observed in the five observation periods by using a line graph to display the data. Be sure to construct an APA compliant graph.
• Describe the trend of the data path.
• Complete the contingency diagrams.
• Complete the ABC-QA for attention, tangible, and demand.
• Display the results of the ABC-QA by using a bar graph.
• Provide an interpretation of the bar graph and conclude the hypothesized function(s) influencing the target behavior.
• Summarize the compassionate and/or cultural variables one should consider when conducting a descriptive assessment. Be sure to use supporting evidence such as journal articles and/or the Capella Compassion Code.
• Be sure to complete the self-assessment grading rubric included in the template.

Be sure to incorporate values of compassion and cultural humility when choosing measurement procedures and conducting the descriptive assessment. You can refer to:

Compassion Code

Compassion in Interacting with Clients

Obtain consent and assent for assessment and intervention with sensitivity to

comprehension level, cultural and linguistic factors, fears and concerns, and other

possible sources of pressure.

Be sensitive to potential past trauma.

Choose reinforcers thoughtfully and incorporate client choice in reinforcer and treatment

selection as much as possible.

Use caution with any potentially aversive strategies, including physical prompting, crisis

interventions, and reinforcer restriction.

Engage clients in setting their own goals and planning their own strategies.

Dedicate time to build rapport and establish and maintain trust with clients.

Assess social validity continuously during and following assessment and intervention.

Be flexible and fun.

Compassion in Interacting with Stakeholders

Build rapport with and actively listen to stakeholders, and recognize others as affected

by clients ABA experience, including the clients parents, family members, friends,

teachers, classmates, co-workers.

Practice and interact with humility regarding clients and familys cultural background,

values, and family dynamics.

Demonstrate concern for clients significant others.

Soft Skills for Interactions in all Professional Relationships

Have a sense of humor (with caution and sensitivity to the situation) .

Be tactful in addressing others, including regarding unethical practices, dual relationship

requests, and setting boundaries.

Provide positive feedback whenever possible.

Practice humility.

Actively listen with a curious and open mindset for shared ideas.

Being a Responsible Professional

Know the BACB ethics codes and how context impacts ethical decisions.

Know and follow federal, state, local, and employer regulations.

Make all clinical recommendations, decisions, plans, changes, based on data and

scientifically established best practices.

Practice self-care and self-compassion.

************Additional Requirements

Your assignment should meet the following requirements:

• Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Paper, references, and citations are formatted according to current APA style guidelines.
• for guidance in citing sources and formatting your paper in proper APA style.
• Resources: At least three scholarly or professional resources.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.