Reinforcement or Naw?
DID SOMEONE SAY PHIA?
Scenario Solvers
100

Giving a child a sticker after cleaning up

what is Reinforcement

100

A parent asks you for suggestions on how to work on toileting at home. What do you do?

what is refer them to your B.A

100

A child screams when told to clean up. What’s a proactive strategy to use?

what is transition warning

200

Ignoring a tantrum

what is nah

200

True or False: It's okay to text a coworker a client's initials and behavior throughout the day as long as it’s work-related and no first name is used.

what is FALSE

300

Taking away a chore for good behavior

what is Reinforcement (Negative Reinforcement)

300

two tutors are discussing a client’s meltdown in the cafeteria at lunch. What’s the PHIA-compliant thing to do?

what is Remind them that client info should only be discussed in private, professional settings — not public or shared spaces

400

Giving ipad after screaming

what is Reinforcement (but reinforces screaming)

400

Child engages in self-injury when denied access to iPad

what is teaching functional communication ("can i have the ipad"

500

Telling a child “no” after they hit

what is Not reinforcement (could be attention-maintained)

500

Describe a scenario where even without saying a name, you could still break PHIA rules

Sharing client details (age, behaviors, location, session content) in a way that could identify them — e.g., “My client at Main Street who throws chairs at 2 pm…” — is still a breach of confidentiality.

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