Monthly Clinical Topic: Preference Assessments

In this episode, we are joined by special guests Taj Campbell, RBT (CA) & Ian McGarvey, BCBA (MI) to discuss our monthly clinical topic: Preference Assessments.

We discuss the various ways you can "Ask, Observe, & Test" for preferred items as potential reinforcers. We discuss the importance of choice as a way to make therapy individualized, dignified, and engaging.

We review several different types of preference assessments including: Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement (MSWO), Multiple Stimulus With Replacement (MSW), Paired Stimulus, Single Stimulus, and Free Operant - including distinguishing features and advantages of each.

We conclude with a "decision-tree" model for considerations on when one preference assessment type may be preferred over another - with stories and experiences along the way.

A most sincere thanks to today's guests Taj & Ian!

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