Keith J. Hyatt, EdD, Western Washington University Ken Howell ...

Keith J. Hyatt, EdD, Western Washington University Ken Howell ... Keith J. Hyatt, EdD, Western Washington University Ken Howell ...

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Purposes of Presentation • Discuss the importance of selecting research-based practices • Review and critique selected “controversial” practices • Investigate reasons for seemingly uncritical adoption of “controversial” practices • Provide basic guidelines for selecting research-based practices • It is our hope that knowledge will lead to increased use of evidence based practices and improved outcomes for individuals with disabilities Hyatt, Filler, & Krasch; TASH 2009 2

Importance of Research-based Interventions • Individuals with disabilities deserve to receive effective interventions • Many allied health and human services professionals receive training that does not emphasize scientific training (Jacobson, Foxx, & Mulick. 2005a) • Lack of research time and expertise can lead many well intentioned professionals to recommend interventions based on familiarity Hyatt, Filler, & Krasch; TASH 2009 3

Purposes of Presentation<br />

• Discuss the importance of selecting research-based<br />

practices<br />

• Review and critique selected “controversial” practices<br />

• Investigate reasons for seemingly uncritical adoption<br />

of “controversial” practices<br />

• Provide basic guidelines for selecting research-based<br />

practices<br />

• It is our hope that knowledge will lead to increased use<br />

of evidence based practices and improved outcomes<br />

for individuals with disabilities<br />

<strong>Hyatt</strong>, Filler, & Krasch; TASH 2009<br />

2

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