System and method for collecting and analyzing behavioral data
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1. A method for collecting event data, comprising:
- recording a behavior associated with an event;
recording an antecedent associated with the event, wherein the antecedent occurs prior to the behavior; and
recording a consequence associated-with the event, wherein the consequence occurs after the behavior.
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Abstract
The invention is directed to techniques for techniques for collecting, analyzing and reporting behavioral data through the use of electronic devices such as personal data assistants (PDAs) and computers. The invention provides functional behavior assessment and analysis tools, and a means for examining and building communication behaviors. Sequential analyses are used to provide information about events that tend to occur together, suggesting areas of focus for students'"'"' behavior plans. Customization tools and an interactive training program in how to use the tool are also provided.
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26 Claims
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1. A method for collecting event data, comprising:
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recording a behavior associated with an event;
recording an antecedent associated with the event, wherein the antecedent occurs prior to the behavior; and
recording a consequence associated-with the event, wherein the consequence occurs after the behavior. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A system for collecting event data, comprising:
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a behavior recording module for recording at least one behavior parameter associated with an event;
an antecedent recording module for recording at least one antecedent parameter associated with the event, wherein the antecedent occurs prior to the behavior; and
a consequence recording module for recording at least one consequence parameter associated with the event, wherein the consequence occurs after the behavior. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for customizing an event data recording apparatus, comprising:
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downloading a profile associated with an individual, the profile including;
a plurality of behavior parameters, wherein the behavior parameters relate to behavioral data associated with an event;
a plurality of antecedent parameters, wherein the antecedent parameters relate to antecedent data associated with an event;
a plurality of consequence parameters, wherein the consequence parameters relate to consequence data associated with an event;
associating a label to each profile parameter; and
associating the label with a checkbox, wherein the associated profile parameter is selected in response to the selection of the checkbox. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A customization module for an event data recording apparatus, comprising:
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a profile parameter module for storing a plurality of parameters contained in a profile associated with an individual; and
a data input screen setup module for associating the plurality of profile parameters with a plurality of checkboxes, the checkboxes being selectable in accordance with the event data being recorded.
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19. A method for analyzing behavioral data, comprising:
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receiving a plurality of behavioral data during a data collection period, wherein the plurality of behavioral data include a plurality of behaviors, each behavior having an associated antecedent and an associated consequence; and
determining a plurality of sequential relations between behaviors. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22)
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23. A method for analyzing and reporting behavioral data, comprising:
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selecting a behavioral data file, wherein the behavioral data file includes a plurality of events, wherein;
a first event includes a first behavior and at least one of a first antecedent associated with the first behavior and a first consequence associated with the first behavior; and
a second event includes a second behavior and at least one of a second antecedent associated with the second behavior and a second consequence associated with the second behavior;
determining a sequential relation between antecedents, behaviors and consequences;
determining the rate of a behavior;
determining the duration of the behavior; and
comparing the sequential relation determination and the duration determination to a plurality of protocols and a plurality of goals included in an individualized education plan (IEP).
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24. An automated training method for demonstrating use of a data collection device, comprising:
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playing a first instructional video on a display device, wherein the instructional video displays a first expected input;
determining whether a first behavior event input recorded on a data collection device corresponds with the first expected input;
if the first behavior event input corresponds with the first expected input, selecting a second instructional video on the display device; and
if the first behavior event input does not correspond with the first expected input, playing a remedial video on the display device. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26)
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