Assignment Directions

For this assignment, you will construct a hypothetical single-case experimental design (SCED) study that will be used to create a scholarly poster presentation. Choose Sibeon is a kindergarten student in a self-contained classroom for students diagnosed with autism, and he is educated in that setting for more than 80% of the day. Throughout the day, Sibeon perseverates on his favorite topic of elevators. He frequently demonstrates perseverative behaviors that includes talking about elevators, drawing elevators, and engaging in repetitive play in which he pretends that any toy (blocks, cars, etc.) is an elevator. Sibeon is able to engage in conversations outside of the topic of elevators and has a variety of leisure skills in his play repertoire. Currently, Sibeon receives social praise and attention when he does not perseverate on elevators but requires continued verbal prompts to redirect his behavior. Regardless, he remains rigid in his desire to perseverate on elevators whenever possible. You've been asked to design a SCR study that will reduce Sibeon's perseveration on elevators and reduce the need for constant verbal prompting to redirect him as of the scenario option, construct your SCED and use theUnit 9 Assignment Planning TemplateProvide an Annotated Biography of 3 Articles that support the evidence base of your study. Reviewthis resource on annotated bibliographies. Read the article and provide a 2-paragraph summary for each that includes:

1. A brief description of the research question(s) and hypothesis
2. The method, setting, and subjects, research design
3. A summary of the results
4. The conclusions as reported by the study author

Article 1:

Article 2:

Article 3:

1. Think of a Title for your Study. It should reflect the Dependent/Independent Variables and the subjects. Ex. Use of Non-Contingent Reinforcement on the Perpetual Squawking of a Parrot with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
2. Write an introduction that provides a rationale as to why your chose this study, based on the literature that you reviewed- what makes your study a unique contribution to the field? End this section with your research statement...see #4.
3. Write your research statement: What is your study looking to investigate or prove? Be sure to include both the independent and dependent variables in your research statement. The purpose of this study is to.... (determine the effectiveness of non-contingent reinforcement on the perpetual squawking of a parrot with obsessive compulsive disorder...)
4. Methods Section:
   1. Participants/Setting(s)
   2. Materials
   3. Dependent Variable
   4. Procedures used: be sure to identify the research design.
5. Results Section
   1. Graphical Representation of Data that meets APA Conventions for the selected graph(s).
   2. Brief Overview of results
6. Discussion Section
   1. Summarize effectiveness
   2. Discuss limitations of study (based upon pros/cons of design, # of participants, lack of generality, etc.)to organize the elements for your study.

Begin by conducting research and finding at least three peer-reviewed academic sources that provide an evidence-based analysis of the specific intervention that will be used to support the target behavior you will focus on for your client.

Please include the following:

• Study title
  • Provide a title for your study that reflects the dependent/independent variables and the subjects. For example: Use of Non-Contingent Reinforcement on the Perpetual Squawking of a Parrot with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
• Introduction
  • Provide a rationale for why you chose this study, based on the literature that you reviewed. What makes your study a unique contribution to the field?
  • Include your research statement phrased as: "The purpose of this study is to...."
    • Be sure that it is clear what your study is looking to investigate or prove, and that both the independent and dependent variables are in your research statement.
• Methods/materials
  • Include information on the participant(s), setting(s), materials, dependent variable, and procedures used in your study. Be sure to identify the experimental design you selected.
• Results
  • Include a graphical representation of the data (hypothetical for the case study or actual if you are using a client) that meets ABA conventions for the selected graph(s).
    • Donotcopy and paste any data or graphs from outside sources.
  • Provide a brief summary of the results.
• Discussion
  • Summarize the effectiveness and discuss the limitations of your study.
    • Consider the pros and cons of the experimental design, the number of participants, the lack of generality, etc.

Provide in-text citations