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| The Science and Technology of Token Reinforcement Systems |
| Sunday, November 27, 2005 |
| 9:00 AM–9:50 AM |
| Wuhan |
| Area: EAB |
| Chair: Timothy D. Hackenberg (University of Florida) |
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| The Science and Technology of Token Reinforcement Systems |
| Abstract: Token reinforcement systems are among the oldest and most widely used procedures in applied behavior analysis. Numerous studies have documented the therapeutic and educational benefits of token procedures across a wide range of settings and subject populations. Yet despite some 40 years of applied work on token economies, surprisingly little is known about the behavioral mechanisms responsible for their effectiveness. And despite laboratory research on token systems dating back to the 1930s, little is known about how this work relates to token reinforcement procedures in the applied realm. In short, basic and applied work on token systems has developed largely in parallel, with little substantive contact between them. The purpose of this paper is to outline an approach toward synthesizing what is known about token systems from basic and applied perspectives, and to highlight some promising avenues for future research. This type of synthesis will help reinvigorate the science and technology of token systems. |
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| TIMOTHY D. HACKENBERG (University of Florida) |
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| The Effect of ABA Intervention for Autistic Children in a Wuhan Autism Center |
| Sunday, November 27, 2005 |
| 11:00 AM–11:50 AM |
| Kowloon Ballroom 1 |
| Area: AUT |
| Chair: Dan Li (LiYuan Hospital of the Tongji School of Medicine, at HuaZhong University of Science and Technology, China) |
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| The Effect of ABA Intervention for Autistic Children in a Wuhan Autism Center |
| Abstract: In March 2004, Li Yuan Hospital of Tong Ji School of Medicine opened their first ABA classroom for children diagnosed with autism in Wuhan, China. This classroom utilized classroom models and structures, teaching techniques, and programmed instructions developed by ABC, Inc. (Applied Behavior Consultants, Inc., California, U.S.A.). In addition, Li Yuan Hospital and ABC, Inc. also provided several workshops focused on the principles of applied behavior analysis for professionals and parents of children with autism in mainland China. The result after 18 months showed among the 15 students who have consistently participated in the classroom for approximately 8 to 18 months, 9 of them (60%) have successfully mainstreamed back to their general public school settings. The result also showed ABA is still the most effective way in treating children with autism, and the effect of ABA treatment generalized across culture and race. Finally, this paper will discuss issues concerning future research, application, and education programs of behavior analysis in mainland China |
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| DAN LI (LiYuan Hospital of the Tongji School of Medicine, at HuaZhong University of Science and Technology, China), Joyce C. Tu (Applied Behavior Consultants, China), Lige An (LiYuan Hospital of the Tongji School of Medicine, at HuaZhong University of Science and Technology, China) |
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| Human Performance Technology |
| Sunday, November 27, 2005 |
| 3:00 PM–3:50 PM |
| Shenzhen |
| Area: OBM |
| Chair: Donald Tosti (International Society of Performance Improvement) |
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| Human Performance Technology |
| Abstract: Every organization is at its most fundamental level a Human Performance System. It was started by people, run by people for the sole purpose of delivering value to the people who are it’s stakeholders Just as a physician must understand that the body is basically a biological system so should managers understand their organizations as Human Performance Systems. All other views such as an economic system, an operational system, a business system and so on are all second order viewpoints that arise from the actions of people. Human performance may be defined as “The valued results produced by people working within a system.” In this paper we will explore how Human Performance Technology can be a powerful tool for optimizing the results an organization can obtain. |
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| DONALD TOSTI (International Society of Performance Improvement) |
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| Closing Event |
| Sunday, November 27, 2005 |
| 4:00 PM–5:00 PM |
| Kowloon Ballroom |
| Chair: Richard W. Malott (Western Michigan University) |
| Please join us for a closing slide show presented by Dr. Richard Malott (Western Michigan University) celebrating the 3rd International ABA Conference in Beijing. Dr. Malott’s presentation will be followed by remarks from representatives of the experimental and applied analysis of behavior areas about the opportunities for development of the field in China. Join us in thanking our hosts for a truly remarkable experience in Beijing. |
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