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What are the 3 domains of ASD? - ANS-Social Communication
Social Interaction
Restrictive, repetitive patterns of behavior
What are some red flags a child may be at risk for ASD? - ANS-No big smiles or other
warm, joyful expressions by 6 months or thereafter
No babbling, back and forth sharing sounds, smiles, or expressions by 9 months Lack
of response to name
No back and forth gestures by 12 months (pointing, reaching, waving)
No words by 16 months
No two-word meaningful phrases (without imitating or repeating) by 24 months
Any loss of speech, babbling, or social skills at any age
Unusual Prosody (little variation in pitch, unusual voice quality)
Explain the fundamental principle of ABA - ANS-ABA - is a scientific approach, that
uses the principles of learning to understand the relation of behaviors and the
environment.
-* Consequences that follow a behavior control whether that behavior will increase or
decrease.
What two components does a comprehensive ABA treatment program include? - ANS-
1. Behavior Reduction - change antecedents and consequences to decrease
inappropriate behavior: stereotypy, noncompliance, tantrums, aggression, SIB
2. Skill Repertoire Building - increase appropriate behavior
Behavior management and Skill Acquisition -> DTT & NET
3 levels of BACB certification? - ANS-1. RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
2. BCABA - Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
3. BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
ABA treatment team consists of...? - ANS-Supervisor, RBT, parents, caregivers, other
professionals (Speech, OT...)
Roles/responsibilities of RBT? - ANS-- Direct implementation of skill acquisition and
behavior reduction plans developed by the supervisor
- Data collection- skill acquisition and behavior management
- Assist with certain assessments (i.e. preference assessments)
- Safety of the client
, Two roles of the BT in assisting with assessments? - ANS-1. Provide information about
clients' current skill set
2. Assist with behavior management and motivation during a formal assessment.
3. Does preference assessments
What activities do most therapy sessions include? - ANS-Preparation and clean up
Rapport building - "pairing with client"
Skill acquisition tasks
Behavior management
Data collection
Explain the two types of formats that learning activities are performed in? - ANS-1. DTT
- Discrete Trial Training - More formal instruction, repetition of instructions, often
conducted sitting down with specific materials being presented.
2. NET - Natural Environment Training - Less formal instruction, variety of instructions,
centered on naturally occurring activities, moving around in natural environment.
What does a BT collect data on? - ANS-1. behavior reduction within the BIP & new
behaviors
2. skill acquisition target
3 instances where a BT should call the supervisor on the case to relay information: -
ANS-1. client is sick (sessions are being cancelled)
2. Behaviors have unexpectedly increased
3. Parent expresses concerns or has questions
4. Changes in environment that are affecting therapy sessions
5. Client is having difficulty with a particular task/lesson.
How can BT assist with parent training? - ANS-- Model target skills and provide hands
on support as parents learn to implement new producers with their child.
- May teach parents how to teach new skills and manage behaviors
- Provide positive feedback and support during a behavior
What is Deprivation? - ANS-a. Withholding a reinforce which increases reinforcing
effectiveness
b. Increases the effectiveness of a reinforce (Haven't had cookies all week!)
Explain the three types of direct preference assessments: - ANS-1. MSWO- Multiple
Stimulus Without Replacement- Present array of 5-7 items and instruct the child to "pick
one". Once selected, allow the child to access that item for 30 seconds. After 30
seconds remove item from the array and lineup remaining items and instruct child to
"pick one". Continue in this manner until all items have been chosen. The item chosen
first is presumed to be the most preferred. The item chosen last is considered the least
preferred.
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What are the 3 domains of ASD? - ANS-Social Communication
Social Interaction
Restrictive, repetitive patterns of behavior
What are some red flags a child may be at risk for ASD? - ANS-No big smiles or other
warm, joyful expressions by 6 months or thereafter
No babbling, back and forth sharing sounds, smiles, or expressions by 9 months Lack
of response to name
No back and forth gestures by 12 months (pointing, reaching, waving)
No words by 16 months
No two-word meaningful phrases (without imitating or repeating) by 24 months
Any loss of speech, babbling, or social skills at any age
Unusual Prosody (little variation in pitch, unusual voice quality)
Explain the fundamental principle of ABA - ANS-ABA - is a scientific approach, that
uses the principles of learning to understand the relation of behaviors and the
environment.
-* Consequences that follow a behavior control whether that behavior will increase or
decrease.
What two components does a comprehensive ABA treatment program include? - ANS-
1. Behavior Reduction - change antecedents and consequences to decrease
inappropriate behavior: stereotypy, noncompliance, tantrums, aggression, SIB
2. Skill Repertoire Building - increase appropriate behavior
Behavior management and Skill Acquisition -> DTT & NET
3 levels of BACB certification? - ANS-1. RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
2. BCABA - Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
3. BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
ABA treatment team consists of...? - ANS-Supervisor, RBT, parents, caregivers, other
professionals (Speech, OT...)
Roles/responsibilities of RBT? - ANS-- Direct implementation of skill acquisition and
behavior reduction plans developed by the supervisor
- Data collection- skill acquisition and behavior management
- Assist with certain assessments (i.e. preference assessments)
- Safety of the client
, Two roles of the BT in assisting with assessments? - ANS-1. Provide information about
clients' current skill set
2. Assist with behavior management and motivation during a formal assessment.
3. Does preference assessments
What activities do most therapy sessions include? - ANS-Preparation and clean up
Rapport building - "pairing with client"
Skill acquisition tasks
Behavior management
Data collection
Explain the two types of formats that learning activities are performed in? - ANS-1. DTT
- Discrete Trial Training - More formal instruction, repetition of instructions, often
conducted sitting down with specific materials being presented.
2. NET - Natural Environment Training - Less formal instruction, variety of instructions,
centered on naturally occurring activities, moving around in natural environment.
What does a BT collect data on? - ANS-1. behavior reduction within the BIP & new
behaviors
2. skill acquisition target
3 instances where a BT should call the supervisor on the case to relay information: -
ANS-1. client is sick (sessions are being cancelled)
2. Behaviors have unexpectedly increased
3. Parent expresses concerns or has questions
4. Changes in environment that are affecting therapy sessions
5. Client is having difficulty with a particular task/lesson.
How can BT assist with parent training? - ANS-- Model target skills and provide hands
on support as parents learn to implement new producers with their child.
- May teach parents how to teach new skills and manage behaviors
- Provide positive feedback and support during a behavior
What is Deprivation? - ANS-a. Withholding a reinforce which increases reinforcing
effectiveness
b. Increases the effectiveness of a reinforce (Haven't had cookies all week!)
Explain the three types of direct preference assessments: - ANS-1. MSWO- Multiple
Stimulus Without Replacement- Present array of 5-7 items and instruct the child to "pick
one". Once selected, allow the child to access that item for 30 seconds. After 30
seconds remove item from the array and lineup remaining items and instruct child to
"pick one". Continue in this manner until all items have been chosen. The item chosen
first is presumed to be the most preferred. The item chosen last is considered the least
preferred.
