QASP-S EVALUSTION UPDATED EXAMS TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Empiricism Analysis - ✔✔Decisions are based on facts and data, not opinions (2nd
attitude of science)
✔✔Replication - ✔✔(4th attitude of science)F
✔✔Parisimony - ✔✔(5th attitude of science)
✔✔Philosophical doubt - ✔✔(6th attitude of science)
✔✔Differential Reinforcement - ✔✔Reinforcement or reward of a specific behavior that
you want to see more of (increase), while ignoring or not giving attention to behaviors
you didn't want to encourage
✔✔Experimentation - ✔✔We test different methods to find what works (3rd attitude of
science)
✔✔Technological - ✔✔Methods are clear, specific, and can be followed by anyone.
,✔✔Define Individual Education Plan (IEP) - ✔✔defines the individualized objectives of a
child who has been determined to have a disability or requires specialized
accommodation, as defined by federal regulations.
✔✔LRE - ✔✔Least restrictive environment means that children with disabilities will have
an opportunity to learn alongside children without disabilities as much as possible.
✔✔Purpose of effective positive behavior supports (PBS) - ✔✔PBS is to encourage
positive, socially appropriate behavior while reducing maladaptive behaviors. This
focuses on differential reinforcement rather than relying on punishment procedures.
✔✔Components of effective positive behavior supports (PBS) - ✔✔FBA (functional
behavioral assessment), Teaching adaptive skills or building on the adaptive skills that
the client already has, reinforcing desired behaviors, PCP (person centered planning),
continuous monitoring/adjustment of the client's plan
✔✔Legal responsibilities with reduction and termination of services - ✔✔1. Compliance
with laws/regulations
2. Non-discrimination
3. Continuity of Care
✔✔Ethical responsibilities with reduction and termination of services - ✔✔1. Prioritize
client well-being
2. Must provide sufficient notice
3. Do not abruptly terminate (unless the client or guardian refuses a fading process)
4. Clear documentation and communication
5. Ensure the client has achieved their goals, if applicable
6. Assisting with transitions
✔✔Advocacy - ✔✔Speaking up or acting on behalf of a client to ensure that the client
gets the respect, resources and support that they need.
✔✔Best Practice - ✔✔Use the best methods and strategies that are proven to work well
based on research and experience.
✔✔Evidence-based treatment - ✔✔Use strategies and treatments that have been
tested and proven to work through scientific research.
✔✔Multidisciplinary collaboration - ✔✔Is needed to make sure that the client has a well-
rounded plan to support growth and development.
✔✔Why do we need to collaborate? - ✔✔You must ensure that the client is getting
comprehensive care to the best of your ability. Making sure that everyone is on the
same page when it comes to the client's care, caretakers, providers, teachers, etc.
, ✔✔Key elements of PCP (person centered planning) - ✔✔Individual focus,
collaboration, being flexible, promoting empowerment for the client in each step,
community inclusion (build natural support).
✔✔Fundamentals of PCP (person centered planning) - ✔✔Active listening, respect for
the client, strength-based perspective, collaboration, make achievable goals, treat
planning as an ongoing process.
✔✔Person centered planning (PCP) - ✔✔Focus on the client's strengths, preferences,
needs, and goals that are needed to help them live a fulfilling and meaningful life. You
want to ensure that the client themselves is at the center of all the planning, not
providers or caretakers.
✔✔Kanner - ✔✔Blamed the parents (cause of ASD)
Studied autism in 1943
✔✔Folstein and Rutter - ✔✔1977
strong genetic component (high % in twins)
✔✔Bettleheim - ✔✔Blamed parents, advocated removing kids from home
1960s-70s evidence pointed to ASD as brain disorder
✔✔1997 - ✔✔caused by neurological impairment affecting brain chemistry and structure
(cause of ASD)
✔✔Define privileged information - ✔✔Confidential communication between the client (or
their guardian) and the therapist.
✔✔NC legal requirements - ✔✔1. Confidentiality of client information
2. Informed consent for release of info
3. Exceptions to confidentiality- reporting abuse/neglect, complying with court orders,
sharing info with federal, state, or county employees for monitoring, auditing, or
evaluating services
4. Abide by the board's ethical requirements
✔✔Identify duty to warn vs. duty to protect - ✔✔Duty to warn means you must inform
the person of interest (or the police) of a specific threat.
✔✔ADA - ✔✔Americans with disabilities act protects people with disabilities from being
treated unfairly. They will have equal access to schools, jobs, transportation, etc.
✔✔Identify the steps in mandated reporting - ✔✔1. Recognize signs (malnutrition,
unexplained injuries, fearfulness that was not there before, etc.)
2. Document Observations
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Empiricism Analysis - ✔✔Decisions are based on facts and data, not opinions (2nd
attitude of science)
✔✔Replication - ✔✔(4th attitude of science)F
✔✔Parisimony - ✔✔(5th attitude of science)
✔✔Philosophical doubt - ✔✔(6th attitude of science)
✔✔Differential Reinforcement - ✔✔Reinforcement or reward of a specific behavior that
you want to see more of (increase), while ignoring or not giving attention to behaviors
you didn't want to encourage
✔✔Experimentation - ✔✔We test different methods to find what works (3rd attitude of
science)
✔✔Technological - ✔✔Methods are clear, specific, and can be followed by anyone.
,✔✔Define Individual Education Plan (IEP) - ✔✔defines the individualized objectives of a
child who has been determined to have a disability or requires specialized
accommodation, as defined by federal regulations.
✔✔LRE - ✔✔Least restrictive environment means that children with disabilities will have
an opportunity to learn alongside children without disabilities as much as possible.
✔✔Purpose of effective positive behavior supports (PBS) - ✔✔PBS is to encourage
positive, socially appropriate behavior while reducing maladaptive behaviors. This
focuses on differential reinforcement rather than relying on punishment procedures.
✔✔Components of effective positive behavior supports (PBS) - ✔✔FBA (functional
behavioral assessment), Teaching adaptive skills or building on the adaptive skills that
the client already has, reinforcing desired behaviors, PCP (person centered planning),
continuous monitoring/adjustment of the client's plan
✔✔Legal responsibilities with reduction and termination of services - ✔✔1. Compliance
with laws/regulations
2. Non-discrimination
3. Continuity of Care
✔✔Ethical responsibilities with reduction and termination of services - ✔✔1. Prioritize
client well-being
2. Must provide sufficient notice
3. Do not abruptly terminate (unless the client or guardian refuses a fading process)
4. Clear documentation and communication
5. Ensure the client has achieved their goals, if applicable
6. Assisting with transitions
✔✔Advocacy - ✔✔Speaking up or acting on behalf of a client to ensure that the client
gets the respect, resources and support that they need.
✔✔Best Practice - ✔✔Use the best methods and strategies that are proven to work well
based on research and experience.
✔✔Evidence-based treatment - ✔✔Use strategies and treatments that have been
tested and proven to work through scientific research.
✔✔Multidisciplinary collaboration - ✔✔Is needed to make sure that the client has a well-
rounded plan to support growth and development.
✔✔Why do we need to collaborate? - ✔✔You must ensure that the client is getting
comprehensive care to the best of your ability. Making sure that everyone is on the
same page when it comes to the client's care, caretakers, providers, teachers, etc.
, ✔✔Key elements of PCP (person centered planning) - ✔✔Individual focus,
collaboration, being flexible, promoting empowerment for the client in each step,
community inclusion (build natural support).
✔✔Fundamentals of PCP (person centered planning) - ✔✔Active listening, respect for
the client, strength-based perspective, collaboration, make achievable goals, treat
planning as an ongoing process.
✔✔Person centered planning (PCP) - ✔✔Focus on the client's strengths, preferences,
needs, and goals that are needed to help them live a fulfilling and meaningful life. You
want to ensure that the client themselves is at the center of all the planning, not
providers or caretakers.
✔✔Kanner - ✔✔Blamed the parents (cause of ASD)
Studied autism in 1943
✔✔Folstein and Rutter - ✔✔1977
strong genetic component (high % in twins)
✔✔Bettleheim - ✔✔Blamed parents, advocated removing kids from home
1960s-70s evidence pointed to ASD as brain disorder
✔✔1997 - ✔✔caused by neurological impairment affecting brain chemistry and structure
(cause of ASD)
✔✔Define privileged information - ✔✔Confidential communication between the client (or
their guardian) and the therapist.
✔✔NC legal requirements - ✔✔1. Confidentiality of client information
2. Informed consent for release of info
3. Exceptions to confidentiality- reporting abuse/neglect, complying with court orders,
sharing info with federal, state, or county employees for monitoring, auditing, or
evaluating services
4. Abide by the board's ethical requirements
✔✔Identify duty to warn vs. duty to protect - ✔✔Duty to warn means you must inform
the person of interest (or the police) of a specific threat.
✔✔ADA - ✔✔Americans with disabilities act protects people with disabilities from being
treated unfairly. They will have equal access to schools, jobs, transportation, etc.
✔✔Identify the steps in mandated reporting - ✔✔1. Recognize signs (malnutrition,
unexplained injuries, fearfulness that was not there before, etc.)
2. Document Observations
