ABSTRACT
It would not be appropriate for the behavior analyst to try to train playground aides in this same use of extinction and reinforcement (Guideline 5.02). Such personnel do not usually have a college degree and are not certi—ed teachers. ‹e underlying principle involved here is that behavior analysts do not train others to use behavioral procedures if there is some chance that they will be used inappropriately. A playground aide might be appropriately trained to take data on the e˜ects of an intervention, but the actual program would need to be carried out by a certi—ed teacher. A similar consideration has to be made in the case of behavioral treatments in residential facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities. ‹e majority of sta˜ members in these facilities have a high school degree and no advanced training. Our Guidelines are clear that training such sta˜ in sophisticated behavioral procedures is inappropriate. ‹ese Guidelines are also clear that the behavior analyst is responsible for carrying out the training in the proper way and that proper follow-up supervision is also required.
