caregiver coaching
what training methodology is used for all parents / caregivers in every article?
behaviour skills training (BST)
what are some common reasons for frequent turnover across various human services industries
- job stress
- low pay
- lack of support from supervisors
(week 2 class 2)
true/false: more functional skills = increased QOL
true
(week 3 class 2)
the Unholz-Bowden et al. (2020) study (meta-analysis), describe the first item measured along the x-axis of the graph? AKA the most frequently used IV among the studies reviewed
performance feedback
true/false: challenging behaviour affects everyone?
true
(week 1 class 2)
true/false: telehealth- based instructions decrease reactivity
true
- observer hidden = less reactivity
(week 1 class 2)
how often should you give corrective feedback to staff?
when needed, but it should not be a regular occurrence (week 2 class 1)
true/false: age- inappropriate activities should always be discouraged for people with disabilities
false
- encourage age-appropriate meaningful activities
- however, if an individual has a preference for an age inappropriate activity, that preference should be honoured
(week 3 class 1)
in the DiGennaro et al. (2005), what was the negative reinforcement used?
teachers were able to avoid meeting with a consultant to practice missed steps of the intervention (i.e., directed rehearsal) by implementing the procedure with 100% integrity.
name two qualities of a clinical or residential environment that may serve as an EO for challenging behaviour
(1) A barren, non-enriching environment
(2) repetitive and meaningless tasks
(week 3 class 1)
what are some ethical considerations for using the internet for ABA purposes? some discussed in Romani & Schieltz (2017), but not exclusive to this article
- informed & assessment consent and information protection
- professional relationships and environment suitability for assessment and intervention
- environmental conditions
- describing assessment and evaluation procedures
- tech troubleshooting
- digital footprint
- HIPPA compliance
- secure connections
(week 2 class 2)
when teaching functional skills, the learner should have ______ opportunities to practice the skill.
frequent
(week 3 class 2)
what three factors make therapeutic environment?
- safe
- enriching
- habilitative
(week 2 class 2)
the Reid et al. (2017) study (staff training on incorporating meaningful activities to enriching therapeutic environment), how long was the study?
31 years
how could doing a puzzle be a purposeful activity to some but be an engaged task to others?
purposeful activity = has an apparent purpose / are meaningful, and one that would be typical for a person without disabilities to engage in
engaged activity = when someone is actively participating with their environment, but not in an obviously purposeful / meaningful way
(week 3 class 2)
true/false: in the article Najdowski et al. (2010), parents were not able to successfully implement an intensive feeding program due to ethical concerns
false
explain why advances in ABA have occurred at a faster rate than service personnel can implement in clients day-to-day routines.
- group homes and agencies do not have resources to develop and carry out recommended practices.
- effective treatment plan development does not equal effective treatment plan implementation.
- research is often behind paywalls
- not every setting has a BCBA
- some workplaces do not attempt to keep up with current research
- too many tasks to investigate research
- too high of turnover rates
(week 1 class 2)
what are four defining characteristics of functional skills
- skills that a learner will use to be independent
- skills that a learner will use frequently
- skills that a learn can use vocationally ($$$)
- skills that a learner can use to get / get out of something appropriately
(week 3 class 2)
Najdowski et al. (2010) IV was a ...
feeding intervention (DRA + NRS + Demand Fading)
what common problem areas that result in unsafe working conditions for individuals with disabilities
- inadequate staff ratios
- crowding
- lack of staff familiarity with people they support
- inappropriate staff deployment
- absence of on-site supervisor
- frequent staff absenteeism or turnover
(week 2 class 2)
what are barrier to dissemination ABA via telehealth?
- language barriers
- high-quality Internet access
- cultural values and beliefs
Tsami et al. (2019)
(week 2 class 1)
what are the 5 component steps of outcome management?
(1) Specify Expected Duties
(2) Train Staff on Implementation
(3) Observe Staff Performance
(4) Provide Positive Support
(5) Provide Corrective Feedback
(week 2 class 1)
explain the differences between providing verbal information, performance- based training, and competency- based training
verbal information = just providing instructions verbally
- review details to ensure knowledge-based competency and provide rationale to staff
performance- based training = practicing the skill to competency NOT in the environment
- verbal description, written description, modelling, role-play, & feedback
competency- based training = practicing the skill to competency in situ (IRL)
- observe performance in natural context and staff must meet mastery criteria before training is considered complete
(week 2 class 1)
the DiGennaro et al. (2005) study (teacher performance / feedback / negative R+), what was the primary dependent variable? what was secondary dependent variable
primary dependent variable = teacher performance
secondary dependent variable = student behaviour
what are the four main components that should be included in any good BSP?
- identification of target behaviours for increase and decrease
- preventative measures
- antecedent information
- consequence information
(week 4 class 1)