8. free operant preference assessment

FO

1. Table of Contents Introduction to preference assessments Single stimulus and paired-stimulus preference assessments Paired-stimulus data collection Calculating and interpreting the results of a paired-stimulus preference assessment Multiple-stimulus without replacement preference assessment Multiple-stimulus without replacement data collection Calculating and interpreting the results of a multiple stimulus without replacement preference assessment Free-operant preference assessment Free-operant data collection Calculating and interpreting the results of a free-operant preference assessment Decision making tree 1

2. Table of Contents Free-operant preference assessment Procedures video Performance monitoring tool video Overview 2

3. Video

4. Free-Operant (FO) Preference Assessment Overview: Free access to multiple items Access is not restricted in any way. Data is taken on what the learner engages with and for how long. Duration of problem behavior is usually recorded as well at the same time. FO is most appropriate to use: With individuals who engage in problem behavior when items are taken away With individuals who select items from only one side of the table When you need to simultaneously collect data on problem behavior such as stereotypy 4