Clinical Supplement for BCBAs

Behavioral Protocol: Mission Control

Self-Monitoring via Task Chain Intervention for On-Task Behavior

Protocol Specifications

Target Behavior

On-Task Behavior: Operationally defined as student remaining in assigned workspace, maintaining visual orientation toward materials, and engaging in motor movements required for the task for >80% of a timed interval.

Intervention Type

Self-Management protocol utilizing a 6-step behavioral chain with a permanent product (rubric) for self-evaluation and discriminative stimulus (timer).

Behavioral Chain Analysis

1. Arrive/Sit: Enter workspace and sit down within 2 min of signal.

2. Clear: Phone in locker; only task materials visible on desk.

3. Plan: Articulate goal for session based on to-do list.

4. Gather: Have all tools (pencil, laptop) ready before starting.

5. Sustain: Active work engagement for duration of timer.

6. Clean Up: Materials away; task checked off on list.

Reinforcement Schedule

Acquisition:

Continuous reinforcement (FR1) for accuracy (IOA agreement) regardless of the "On-Task" result. Reinforce honest reporting during calibration.

Fluency:

Transition to FI schedule. Reinforce for achieving >80% "Yes" responses on the task chain. Fade adult proximity.

Measurement & Analysis

Clinical Metrics

Inter-Observer Agreement (IOA) Formula

\[ \text{IOA} = \frac{\text{Agreements}}{\text{Agreements} + \text{Disagreements}} \times 100 \]

Step Mastery Analysis

Track specific step failures across 5-10 sessions. Recurrent failure at Step 2 indicates stimulus control issues. Step 5 failure suggests need for shorter intervals.

Error Correction

Use neutral redirects for False Positives. If IOA < 80% for 3 sessions, revert to 'Show-Me' prompts during rubric completion.

IOA Observation Scorecard

Supervisor Use Only

Step	Action Observed	Match?
1	Arrive/Sit	Y / N
2	Clear Distractions	Y / N
3	Plan Task	Y / N
4	Gather Tools	Y / N
5	Sustain Work	Y / N
6	Clean Up	Y / N

Supervisor Clinical Observation Notes:

Final IOA %

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BCBA Clinical Protocol

BCBA Clinical Protocol