Research Symposium Program - Individual Details
5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025
Chinara Haynes She, Her
BIO
Chinara Haynes is a Masters student at Florida State Panama city, studying applied behavior analysis. Chinara hopes to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) upon graduation. She also plans on developing a clinic for children with disabilities in which they acquire the skills they need in order to live independently.
Tangled in Tangibles: Cracking the Case of Bluey’s Outbursts
Authors: Chinara Haynes, Leah KoehlerStudent Major: Psychology
Mentor: Leah Koehler
Mentor's Department: Psychology-Applied Behavior Analysis Mentor's College: Florida State University Co-Presenters:
Abstract
Bluey is a 3-year-old girl with autism who has difficulty communicating, playing with others, and staying safe. She often has vocal outbursts, such as screaming, yelling, or crying. These outbursts usually happen when she is asked to do something, when she has to stop a fun activity, or when a toy does not work the way she expects. Because of these behaviors, it is harder for her teachers and therapists to teach her new skills and keep sessions running smoothly. Observations showed that her outbursts might help her avoid tasks, get back a preferred toy, or make adults move away. A functional analysis was used to figure out which of these reasons best explains why Bluey’s outbursts happen.
Keywords: Functional Analysis