Responses
How do you respond to a PWS food/tangible stealing?
a) "Don't do that"
b) "That's not yours"
c) No verbal attention;physical block and redirect
C) No verbal attention;physical block and redirect
*Never provide verbal attention as it could be a reinforcement to challenging behavior*
When is Close Supervision required per the program wide level of support?
A) Common Areas
B) ADLS
C) Playground
B) ADLS
Why is hierarchical prompting important?
a) Makes PWS complete a task
b) Teaches PWS to gradually become independent in tasks
c) Increases patience in staff
b) Teaches PWS to gradually become independent in tasks
*Verbal-Model-Physical, V-M-LP, V-V-M*
Hierarchical prompting is tailored specific for each PWS to promote independence by modeling correct behavior while allowing PWS a chance to complete task independently
How do you respond to a PWS requesting snack outside of meal times?
a) "Unavailable/It's not snack time right now"
b) "Good job asking! First, we're taking a shower then, we have snack time"
c) "You have to wait until snack time"
b) "Good job asking! First, we're taking a shower then, we have snack time"
*Verbal praise for all good behavior, using first, then language lets PWS stay on task and understand their schedule*
When can we take personal items from a PWS?
a) If the items are being used to harm themselves or others
b) Never
c) If they are soiled/wet
d) Both a&c
c) Both A&B
*If there is no locked closet protocol we can not lock PWS belongings* *We can not keep personal items stored in laundry room* *We can not keep items if PWS is "being bad"* *Access to items must be returned once PWS is safe and calm* *Removing items is a form of punishment, we can only remove if they are not safe or hygienic*
What behaviors do we plan ignore?
a) Cursing/Disruption
b) Peer Aggression
c) SIB
a) Cursing/Disruption
*We can not ignore dangerous behaviors, but no challenging behavior should get verbal attention*
"Don't do that" "Stop!" "Ow" "Why are you doing that" etc
How do we respond to a PWS requesting items that are unavailable?
a) "We don't have that right now"
b) "Great job asking! ____ is unavailable but we can chose _____ or ______."
c) *Plan ignore*
b) "Great job asking! ____ is unavailable but we can chose _____ or ______."
*Always provide verbal praise for appropriate requests. Offering different options/activities for PWS diverts their attention to positive choices instead of being upset for items that are unavailable*
When do we not deliver verbal praise?
a) If a physical prompt was implemented
b) After using their AAC device
c) When completing ADLS
a) If a physical prompt was implemented
*We do not want PWS to become prompt dependent and rely on full physicals to complete tasks*
Why is redirection important?
A) Reduces behavior
B) Leads to engagement in more appropriate behavior
C) A&B
C) A&B
*If we can identify triggers to challenging behavior it is always easier to prevent a behavior than react to one. Using "go language" (ex.show me safe hands) is better than "stop language" "Don't hit that!"
How do we react when a PWS is engaging in challenging behavior to gain access to tangibles or attention?
a) Block challenging behavior and give access once safe/calm
b) Prompt PWS to use AAC device/proper verbal request for access
c) Both A&B
c) Both A&B
*It's important to recognize what behavior we are reinforcing. If we grant access immediately following challenging behavior we are reinforcing that this challenging behavior will result in access to tangibles/attention/etc
A) Decrease in independence due to relying on staff to complete
B) Using the correct prompting hierarchy
C) Waiting 5-10s after a verbal prompt
A) Decrease in independence due to relying on staff to complete
*The importance of using prompting hierarchies is to promote independence, giving PWS a chance to complete tasks on their own and when incorrectly completing a step then intervening and using hand over hand to assist*
What is noncontingent reinforcement?
a) Positive reinforcement regardless of behavior
b) A choice between two items
c) Rewards for good behavior
a) Positive reinforcement regardless of behavior
*Providing snacks/TV/tangibles,etc in intervals to be proactive in preventing challenging behavior before it occurs*
How do we respond when PWS engage in challenging behavior during ADLS?
a) Use physical prompts to complete the tasks
b) Wait until safe and calm and restart prompting hierarchy
c) Stop ADLS and try again later
b) Wait until safe and calm and restart prompting hierarchy
*Never allow escape from essential demands, this reinforces the challenging behavior for the PWS to continue in order to not have to do ADLS"
What does ABC stand for in regards to ABA?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
*Observing and recording behavior in this perspective is important to understand how to decrease problem behavior and create strategies to implement in BIP*