Guest guest Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 Hey, I have always started with the recommended 30 - 40 hours but used a play to work ratio of 70/30 (70% play, 30% work). This way the child can get used to spending this time with the therapists, the therapists pair themselves with reinforcers and the child's introduction to the sessions is positive. Hope this helps Guidry -- Original Message ----- From: E. Amy Sanner Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 10:37 AM Subject: [ ] increasing hours Hello everybody! In your experience(s), when working with young children (2-3 years old), what procedure did you use to increase the hours in the very beginning of your ABA program. I know that a 2 year old with a brand new program should not be expected to start with 30-40 hours. I haven't seen research that tackles the best way to gradually increase the hours, though. I have always started with multiple short sessions per week (per day, if possible), gradually increasing the time for each session as new programs are developed, staff is trained, and the child acclimates to the situation. Any ideas? Amy E. Amy Sanner, M.A., BCBA enedeliasanner@... http://behavioralconsultant.5u.com --------------------------------- Personals Single? There's someone we'd like you to meet. Lots of someones, actually. Personals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 It always depends on the child and the capability of the therapists. For kids who nap, they can usually do two hour sessions twice a day (once in the am and once after nap). Twenty hours is usually the most I can get out of a 5 day week with nappers. If there is weekend time available or if the student can do a 2.5 hour session, that's how I would increase the time. But if you have a new therapist who has difficulty appropriately engaging the student, a one hour session might be better until they can hone their skills. I find that the kids are usually ready before the therapists if the therapists aren't experienced. e <http://www.autismbehaviorconsult.com/> Everyone Can <http://www.autismbehaviorconsut.com/> Learn e Quinby, M.Ed., BCBA Behavior Analyst 6165 Mountain Laurel Court <http://maps./py/maps.py?Pyt=Tmap & addr=6165+Mountain+Laurel+Court & c sz=Pipersville%2C+PA+18947 & country=us> Pipersville, PA 18947 e@... www.autismbehaviorconsult.com <http://www.autismbehaviorconsult.com/> tel: fax: 215-766-3832 215-766-3832 <http://www.plaxo.com/signature> Signature powered by Plaxo <http://www.plaxo.com/signature> Want a signature like this? <https://www.plaxo.com/add_me?u=8589960430 & v0=50595 & k0=1679972177> Add me to your address book... [ ] increasing hours Hello everybody! In your experience(s), when working with young children (2-3 years old), what procedure did you use to increase the hours in the very beginning of your ABA program. I know that a 2 year old with a brand new program should not be expected to start with 30-40 hours. I haven't seen research that tackles the best way to gradually increase the hours, though. I have always started with multiple short sessions per week (per day, if possible), gradually increasing the time for each session as new programs are developed, staff is trained, and the child acclimates to the situation. Any ideas? Amy E. Amy Sanner, M.A., BCBA enedeliasanner@... http://behavioralconsultant.5u.com --------------------------------- Personals Single? There's someone we'd like you to meet. Lots of someones, actually. Personals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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