2019 Volume 34 Issue 1 Pages 78-86
A functional analysis approach to problem behavior for people with autism spectrum disorders or intellectual disabilities has shown its efficacy in many studies. In recent years, this kind of intervention has been increasingly implemented in communities, such as homes, schools, and residential facilities. Difficulties include data collection and evaluation by non-experts, such as parents and teachers. The aim of the present study was to develop an application to assist non-experts in recording behavior in daily settings. The application that was developed can be downloaded for 2 OS versions of Android (for Android devices) and iOS (for i-Phones and i-Pads) from the distribution sites of each OS, and it can used with many devices such as smartphones and tablets. The user of the application arranges various settings, such as a target behavior or observation time, and then categorizes the settings according to the behavior that is to be observed. Data are converted to graphs by 1 tap for convenient analysis. The data entered are stored and accumulated in each device, and can be mailed in .csv format as required, so that editing, processing, and analysis can be performed on a desktop or laptop computer. Strengths and weaknesses of this application were examined by tests at individuals’ homes and residential facilities.
