Autism Spectrum Disorders Differential Reinforcement Procedures in Applied Behavior Analysis
These training materials were created for the Autism Center of Excellence at Western Michigan University. This course has been developed to provide multiple strategies to create positive behavioral change by providing alternative behaviors and rewarding those behaviors in clients that exhibit symptoms, or who have developed Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA)
This course introduces Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA) as a methodology for changing behavior in clients. The course expert provides definitions of each principle within the DRA and provides course participants with examples of using this methodology in practice.
Implementing DRA and Potential Precautions
After reviewing the methodology and principles of DRA, this course provides additional information on implementing this strategy within behavioral health practice. This course also provides potential precautions, pitfalls, and warning signs that all behavioral health professionals should be aware of that may determine whether or not this is the proper method of treatment.
Dr. Timothy R. Vollmer
Dr. Timothy R. Vollmer received his Ph.D. from the University of Florida in 1992. From 1992 until 1996 he was on the psychology faculty at Louisiana State University. From 1996 to 1998 he was on the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. He returned to the University of Florida in 1998 and is a professor of psychology. His primary area of research is applied behavior analysis, with emphases in developmental disabilities, reinforcement schedules (including differential reinforcement) and parenting. He has published over 130 articles and book chapters related to behavior analysis. He was the recipient of the 1996 B.F. Skinner New Researcher award and a 2004 award for significant contributions to applied behavior analysis from the American Psychological Association. He is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (2014-16) and a member of the Society for the Experimental Analysis of Behavior executive board.
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