Josue Case Study

The B.A.T. clinical team met Josué’s parents and Josué on October 26, 2016. On this date the B.A.T. clinical team conducted an indirect functional assessment, which consisted of a parent interview and review of ABA services in relation to Josué. The B.A.T clinical team gathered information regarding Josué’s history (as outlined in the above section) and inquired about the challenges they encounter, including any behaviors that are of concern. Josué was also present in the home during this visit.
Josue displays a number of difficulties in regards to communication according to his parents. To illustrate, Josue has difficulty complying with one-step instructions, sitting in attending for non-preferred for more than three minutes, and sitting
According to parents Josue is not potty trained. However, they report they are working on potty training in home. Mom reports that Josue will sit on the potty with his iPad and he is also able to gesture when he needs to be changed. To illustrate, Josue will say mama and get in the position (i.e. lay down on his back) to be changed. Parents also report, that Josue still drinks from a bottle, parents report he enjoys biting or chewing on the rubber nipple of the bottle. Josue also has difficulty with undressing, washing his hands, brushing his teeth, spitting out the water when brushing his teeth, and cleaning up. In addition, Josue has difficulty with wiping his nose, buttoning buttons, snapping snaps, and zipping zippers.Overall, parents want Josue’s communication to improve and they want to learn how to control his maladaptive behaviors.
The B.A.T. evaluator conducted a reinforcement assessment (RAISD) and the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System Third Edition (ABAS-3) assessment with Josué’s parents, as well as reviewed some anticipated goals for Josué and his parents. Parents stated they were in agreement. The B.A.T. evaluator then concluded the observation. The duration of this assessment was approximately one hour and 30