Parent/School Interactions
If a parent asks for advice on a behavior, what should you do/say?
Explain the current protocols that are in place or redirect to the BCBA. Avoid providing advice or instructions before speaking to the BCBA.
Define Extinction
Extinction- withholding reinforcement for a behavior
Define shaping behvaiors
Accepting increasingly accurate approximations until you reach the desired behavior/response
How far in advance should you request PTO?
2 weeks
Define a VR schedule
VR: Variable schedule of reinforcement. Provides reinforcement after an average number of responses, with the exact number varying unpredictably.
VR 8 (reinforcement should be provided after an AVERAGE of 8 responses)
When attending a school meeting, what is your role?
To relay objective information regarding what occurs during the session. Avoid providing your opinions or information/recommendations not previously discussed with the BCBA. If the BCBA is not present you can relay information to the bcba
Give an example of an Imitation goal vs a Listener responding goal
Imitation, "Do this" and model action
Listener Responding, "show me (actioning)"
Define "pairing," explain why and when we pair
A process of pairing yourself with the client to establish yourself as a reinforcer/ build rapport. This should occur the first 5-7 minutes of a session and throughout the session especially following tantrum behaviors.
What is the chain of communication for possible tardies
Contact the BCBA and OA if you will be tardy. Additionally, be sure to fill out the tardy form ASAP
Define an FR Schedule
FR: Fixed schedule of reinforcement. This should not change throughout the session.
When working in a school, If you notice teachers engaging in inappropriate behaviors with your client or other students what should you do?
Report it to the BCBA immediately. It is important to discuss incidents with the BCBA before talking to the parents. In many instances it is best for the BCBA to relay the information of provide direction for you.
Define a precursor behavior
A behavior that occurs right before the target behavior. Often used as a cue to begin antecedent strategies.
For every extinction procedure there must also be a__.
Functionally appropriate replacement behavior
What should you do if a parent reports they will be out for a day, going on a community outing, shifting session time.
Always politely redirect the parents to or confirm if they have both notified the OA (Aisha) AND the BCBA.
Define assent and describe how you know when assent is withdrawn
Assent occurs when a learner verbally or nonverbally agrees to participate in treatment. Pay attention to the learner’s body language, facial expressions and vocalizations. How the learner engages with the practitioner determines whether or not s/he is providing assent.
Assent withdrawn may look like elopement, tantrums, SIB, or removal of joint attention/turning body away.
What should be included in parent reports at the end of the session.
Positives about the session
ABC
Results
Give an example of or define how to build behavior momentum
Begin with demands that they are likely to respond to and slowly increase the difficulty until you reach the desired demand (high probability demands to low probability demands).
What are the four functions of behavior
Sensory, attention, tangible, escape
How much UTO is allowed if you run out of PTO and how do you find your balance.
40 Hours of UTO
On Paycom
Click time off requests
Click time off balances
Confirm with OA
How can you obtain a client's assent during session
Pairing for rapport
Build behavior momentum (high p low p)
What should you say/do if a parent instructs you to do something that is not part of the client's protocol/ intervention plan.
Reiterate the current plan, indicate you are not allowed to deviate off of the plane and/or offer to contact the bcba for clarification.
Define stimulus control
When a person or item produces a desired response
How can you tell a behavior is likely one of these functions: Attention, Escape, Tangible, Sensory
Attention- Attention is diverted elsewhere, behavior occurs, attention is provided. Behavior increases in the future when attention is diverted.
Escape- Behavior occurs after a demand is place/ aversive activity is presented AND the behavior increases when escape is provided.
Tangible- Item is out of reach, behavior occurs, access to item is given. Behavior increases in the future when attempting to obtain access to an item
Sensory- Behavior occurs when the child is alone or without social reinforcement
Behaviors can have multiple functions.
How do you report and document client incidents? EX (incident resulting in bruises, cuts, scratches, bumps, elopement from building, use of holds, employee injury)
On central reach navigate to the client's dashboard by clicking their name on your schedule.
Navigate to notes and forms and add new note.
Add the note "Client Incident Report" and fill out completely.
Notify BCBA, CD, and OA
The BCBA will report the incident to parents
Before the end of the session RBT or BCBA should have parents sign the incident report in CR.
How can you following through on demands while prioritizing assent?
Pairing for rapport
Build behavior momentum (high p low p)
Shape response or provide a break, build behavior momentum, and return to the original demand