Core Values
Two of Aspire's core values are
Social Responsibility
Passion
Inclusion
Compassion
Ethics
It is time to transition to the next group activity. The BT asks the client if they are ready to clean up and transition. They choose to continue with their coloring activity. The BT colors with them. What Universal Protocol strategy is this?
Invite the learner to participate in scheduled activities.
Two goals of universal protocols are...
increase availability to learning
prevent escalation to severe problem behavior
teach clients staff are there for guidance and support
increase job satisfaction
This part of a behavior support plan describes exactly what a behavior looks like.
operational definition
This is the year that Aspire opened.
2016.
The core value related to treating others with empathy and respect
Compassion
During a session, the client has very little to engage with between activities. The staff member adds preferred toys, sensory items, books, and opportunities for movement. What Universal Protocol strategy is this?
Enriching the environment
This unipro ensures multiple activities are available, provides non contingent access to items, items are easily accessible, and allows learner to access multiple activities.
enrich the environment
Reminders, active engagement, pairing, transition items, and limiting non-essential demands are examples of these strategies that are used before challenging behavior occur
proactive / antecedent strategies
Walkie talkies should be on this channel.
16
The core value of doing the right thing, even when no one is looking
A learner becomes upset when asked to transition away from a preferred activity. The staff member calmly says, “I know it’s hard to stop something you’re enjoying” while maintaining a supportive tone. What Universal Protocol strategy best describes this?
Showing unconditional positive regard and empathy
Leaving the building during a fire, changing out of soiled clothing following an accident, ceasing aggressive or self-injurious behaviors with significant risk of harm are all ____________ demands.
essential
A response immediately after a behavior is called a
consequence.
Name the teachers that work at Aspire.
Katy
Jessica
Colleen
Patty
The core value of making sure everyone feels valued and accepted.
Inclusion
A learner had a toileting accident and needs to transition to the bathroom. Staff starts singing highly preferred songs, and allows the client to bring the toy he is engaging with for the transition. What universal protocol strategy is this an example of?
Making demands less aversive.
When using general universal protocols and responding to maladaptive behaviors, staff should provide access to all ____________.
reinforcers
Instead of immediately placing demands, staff spends time joining the client in preferred activities, following the client’s lead, and providing preferred attention. This proactive strategy is called _________.
pairing / rapport building
Name 2 BCBAs at Aspire who became parents to a new baby in 2026.
Jess
Chris
Jen
Brittany
The core value of loving what you do and showing enthusiasm is
passion.
Buzz is supposed to clean up the blocks before snack. Instead, he stacks them into a rocket ship and leaves them on the shelf. Woody walks by and says sternly, “Buzz, that’s not how we clean up. Take the rocket apart and put the blocks in the bin.” Buzz frowns and starts pulling the rocket apart reluctantly. What universal protocol does this scenario represent?
NONE
Universal protocols are meant to be used with clients who are
1. 2. 3.
• new clients
•individuals with high risk of engagement in severe challenging behavior
•clients demonstrate novel, potentially dangerous, challenging behaviors
This is a behavior that occurs before a more severe target behavior and may signal that escalation is beginning.
precursor behavior
This is how many BCBAs that currently work at Aspire.
1. Jess
2. Sam
3. Brittany
4. Meagan
5. Aimee
6. Nicole
7. Katie
8. Cole
9. Hailey
10. Chris
11. Kaitlyn
12. Sue
13. Nina