AFIRM Modules
AFIRM Modules are designed to help you learn the step-by-step process of planning for, using, and monitoring an EBP with learners with ASD from birth to 22 years of age; however, the resources can be utilized to support all students in need of behavioral intervention. Supplemental materials and handouts are available for download. The modules take between 1 ½ to 3 hours to complete, depending on the module. Certificates are available for purchase, if desired, but not necessary. Check out the AFIRM website for additional training modules. https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/node/137
Reinforcement is used to increase the chances a learner will use a target skill or behavior. This module targets the basic rules of positive reinforcement and provides interactive case activities for discussing a plan for, using, and monitoring reinforcement.
Prompting is used to help the learner successfully use a target skill or behavior. This module targets the basic rules of least-to-most prompting and provides interactive case activities for discussing a plan for, using, and monitoring prompting.
Antecedent-based interventions can be used to decrease an identified interfering behavior and increase engagement by modifying the environment.
Cognitive behavioral intervention teaches learners to examine their own thoughts and emotions, recognize when negative thoughts and emotions are escalating in intensity, and then use strategies to change their thinking and behavior. The CBI module will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. However, the module is broken into individual lessons to help guide your learning.
Differential reinforcement is an application of reinforcement designed to reduce the occurrence of interfering behaviors (e.g., aggression, self-injury, stereotypic behavior).The DR module will take approximately 2.5 to 3 hours to complete. However, the module is broken into individual lessons to help guide your learning
Parent implemented interventions (PII) consist of practitioners collaborating with, training, and coaching parents to implement evidence-based practices (EBPs) with their children throughout daily routines and activities. The PII module will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. However, the module is broken into individual lessons to help guide your learning
