ABA Acronyms
This is commonly referred to as “ABC”
Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence
This behavior occurs in order to get out of a task or to get away from a person or interaction.
Escape maintained behavior
This is when sessions need to be converted
At the end of every session
This is a method of communication in which you have to exchange a picture with someone when you want to request an item.
Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS)
This is who you contact for case specific questions regarding programming, behaviors, etc.
The BCBA or Mid level supervisor on the case
This term is referred to as an FBA
Functional Behavioral Assessment
This behavior occurs in order to gain attention (either positive or negative) from adults or peers.
Attention maintained behavior
This is who is tracking unconverted timesheets
Ruth
This communication skill should be taught to students who are engaging in problem behavior to get out of a task.
Requesting a break
This is where you can view your paystubs and update contact information
Paylocity
This term is referred to as NET
Natural Environment Teaching
This behavior occurs in order to gain access to a desired item or activity
Tangible maintained behavior
This is what you do if you can't convert your session on Central Reach
Submit a paper timesheet
This is a tablet or laptop that helps someone with a speech or language impairment to communicate.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device
This is who you call if you are calling out for the day or running late to session
Emily
This term is referred to as SD
Discriminative Stimulus
This behavior occurs just because it "feels good" and is likely to happen even when the person is alone.
Sensory or automatic maintained behavior
This is the email that paper timesheets need to be sent to
Timesheets@bcbhinc.com
This is the ability to express needs, desires, and thoughts to others in a way that is understood.
Functional communication
This is who you contact ASAP if you are injured at work
Christy
This term is referred to as DTT
Discrete Trial Teaching
This is an appropriate behavior that serves the same function as the target behavior
Replacement behavior
This is what is required to convert (most) sessions **Doesn't apply to BCA
A client signature, provider signature, and session note
This is another term for requesting, with a particular focus on requesting spontaneously - without being asked any questions and eventually without the item in view.
Manding
This is what you need to fill out within 24 hours if your client is injured during session
Incident Report