ABA Basics
Sensory
Escape
Attention
Tangible (Access)
What are the four functions of behavior?
Structured teaching method in ABA where skills are taught in small, clear steps using repeated practice
What is discrete trial training (DTT)?
Behavior that a person engages in because it provides them with internal stimulation that feels good
What is sensory maintained behavior?
Federal law requires behavior analysts and technicians to protect the privacy of client health information and governs how electronic and paper records are stored, shared and disclosed
What is HIPAA?
What are some things we should or should not use during parent conversation? Ex., clear language
Avoid jargon
Maintain empathy
Avoid HIPAA violations
Providing help to encourage the learner to perform a desired behavior or skill
What is prompting?
Teaching session in ABA focused on practicing previously learned skills to help the learner retain and use them over time
Any behavior a person engages in to get notice, interaction or a reaction from others
What is attention maintained behavior?
This term describes a situation in which an employee has another significant relationship with a client or their family outside of the professional role, which can impair objectivity or harm the client
What is dual relationship?
Give us some details about written parent reports!
Avoid writing about bx
Never use full names
Remain positive!
Review other techs notes to ensure you aren’t repeating
Process in which a consequence follows a behavior and increases the future likelihood of that behavior occurring again
What is reinforcement?
ABA teaching approach where skills are taught during everyday activities and play, using the learner’s natural interests and real-life situations
What is natural environment training (NET)?
Any behavior a person engages in to get away from or avoid a task, demand or situation they find aversive
What is escape maintained behavior?
What is professionalism?
What should you do if a parent asks you a question that you don't know the answer to?
Tell them you will relay it to a BA!
The process of building a positive relationship by associating yourself with things the client already likes
What is pairing?
Process of teaching a new behavior by reinforcing small, gradual steps that get closer and closer to the desired behavior
What is shaping?
Any behavior a person engages in to obtain a desired item, activity or experience
What is access maintained behavior?
Effective employees must master this skill to balance client sessions, data collection, supervision, and administrative tasks without compromising treatment quality
What is time management?
What should you do if a parent tells you important information? Ex., new behavior, the client being out for vacation, etc.
Tell a BA or Mary immediately
Process in which a consequence follows a behavior and decreases the future likelihood of that behavior occurring again
What is punishment?
Process of breaking a complex skill into smaller, teachable steps so that each step can be taught and mastered individually
What is a task analysis?
Method of recording behavior by noting the antecedent, behavior and consequence
What is ABC data?
What should you do if you have a concern, question or comment about how the clinic is operating?
Go tell a BA! What you tell us ALWAYS remains confidential.
How should you give a report when the pickup person is NOT a direct caregiver? Ex., babysitter, mom’s coworker, etc
Use a brief summary! The bulk of the session can be reviewed by the parent per written report.