BIPs
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A client screams, "I don't want to!" to you. What should you do?
Terminate the demand, reinforce the communication, establish motivation, set up a contingency, modify the demand as necessary, reinforce all steps towards the final result. (Any of these is acceptable.)
All or Nothing: Should you run a program before reading the program instructions?
No! Please read the instructions first for all necessary details.
All or Nothing: Should your client be on a break in the OT gym for 20 minutes?
No! Breaks should all be around 5 minutes unless otherwise directed by your BCBA.
All or Nothing: Is a mand an example of a verbal operant?
Yes!
Name a common consequence response.
Functional communication, response blocking, following through with demands, etc.
If a client withdraws their assent, should you follow through with the demand?
Yes! However, modify the demand as necessary.
What should you do if the instructional notes do not match the BCBA's direct instructions?
Ask the BCBA to clarify. They'd be happy to modify the instructional notes (and they look forward to receiving feedback.)
During your session, you start to run a program but you realize there are missing materials. What should you do?
Do not run the program until you have the required materials. If needed - reach out on to your teammates via GChat to help.
Explain how you would run an expressive identification of clothing items program?
Point to an item of clothing and ask the client, "What is this?" or something similar.
What is a precursor behavior?
Low-magnitude behaviors that typically occur before maladaptive behaviors.
Your client withdrew their assent. You've terminated the demand (but not for long.) What is the NEXT thing you should do?
You need to know what materials to use to run a program. (For example, the program is tacting emotions. Should you use pictures? Pictures of emojis? GIFs?) Where should you look?
In the instructional note! It could be in the description, in the SD, in the procedure, and sometimes in the title.
All or Nothing: Should you pair with your client for more than 15 minutes?
No, pairing should take no longer than 15 minutes.
Why would a BCBA implement a 10-trial minimum on a program?
1. It ensures sufficient practice for the skill. 2. It maintains consistency across the client's sessions. 3. It makes the data more reliable across higher trial counts.
Name an example and a non-example of elopement.
Answers may vary
If you place a demand and your client starts engaging in high magnitude maladaptive behaviors, what should you do?
What should you do if a parent asks you to change your client's program?
Direct them to your BCBA.
If your client does not want to move on to the next item on their visual schedule, what should you do?
Help them modify their schedule. Most of the time we can be flexible, unless otherwise stated by your BCBA.
When teaching a new skill, why is prompt fading so important?
It fosters independence and autonomy.