Acronyms and Abbreviations
Bx
Behavior
Instead of saying "non-verbal," we now say...
"Does not use words/verbal language to communicate"
True or False: if you are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, you may have poor eye contact, sensitivity to noise or stimuli, or you may perseverate on certain words or topics.
True
Tom uses his iPad during lunch. DSP Malcolm comes up behind Tom to look at his screen. Tom yells, "You're too close!," and attempts to punch Malcolm. Malcolm physically blocks punch.
Antecedent: Malcolm looks at Tom's iPad screen.
Behavior: Tom yells and pushes Malcolm.
Consequence: Malcolm blocks punch.
Subjective. How do we know he was happy?
CPI
Crisis Prevention Institute
Instead of saying "wheelchair bound," we now say...
"Uses a wheelchair" or "wheelchair user"
True or False: ADHD stands for Attention Disability Health Deficit
False; ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The telephone rings. Alison answers the phone and says, "Hello?" The person on the other end asks for John, and Alison says, "there is no one here by that name." The person on the other end stops calling.
Antecedent: Telephone rings
Behavior: Alison answers and shares there is no one by the name of John.
Consequence: The person on the other end stops calling.
Objective or subjective: Vanessa smiled and waved at Donna when she arrived at program. She said, "I'm so excited to see you!"
Objective (direct observation and quote)
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Instead of saying "Direct Care Staff," we now say...
"Direct Support Staff," "Direct Support Professional," or "DSP"
True or False: when an individual struggles with PICA, they can control the urge to ingest non-food items
False; because the behaviors associated with PICA are compulsive, people with this condition have a very hard time controlling the urge on their own.
Lupe gives Tony a math worksheet. Tony rips the math worksheet in half. Lupe provides another math worksheet and asks Tony, "Do you want to do this now, or in 5 minutes?"
Antecedent: Lupe gives Tony a math worksheet.
Behavior: Tony rips the math worksheet in half.
Consequence: Lupe provides another worksheet; Lupe asks if Tony wants to complete activity now or later.
Objective or subjective: Nicholas worked towards his goal of making new friends by sitting with a new peer, Steve, at lunch. Nicholas asked Steve, "Who is your favorite superhero?"
Objective; direct observation, quote, tracking success of goal
CSC
Consumer Services Coordinator
Instead of saying "High/low functioning," we now say...
"Limited in capacity/moderate in capacity" OR "Requires more assistance/requires minimal assistance/requires no assistance," OR "severely impacted/minimally impacted by their disability"
True or False: The types of communication styles are passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive
True
Chris was in the middle of an art project when the DSP asked the group to clean up and get ready for lunch. Chris yelled, and threw the art supplies at Jenny. DSP practices planned ignoring of Chris' behavior and supports Jenny to move out of the room.
Antecedent: Asked the group to clean up and get ready for lunch
Behavior: Chris yelled and threw art supplies at Jenny
Consequence: DSP ignores Chris' behavior and supports Jenny out of the room
Objective or Subjective: Jose did not participate in exercise group because he was tired.
Subjective; did Jose tell you he was tired?
ISP
Individualized Services Plan or Individualized Support Plan
Instead of saying "consumer," we now say...
True or False: Inadequately-managed toileting has no adverse/negative effects on the individual.
False; when inadequately managed, improper toileting can result in skin breakdown, rashes, or other skin disorders.
Kevin asks to speak with Elisa privately while she is playing a game with Leo. Elisa and Kevin step to the side to talk; Leo starts to make jokes, says insult comments to Elisa, and talks back to Kevin. Elisa verbally redirects Leo to prompt him to ask for a break or another activity while she is talking to Kevin.
Antecedent: Kevin asks to speak with Elisa privately.
Behavior: Leo makes jokes/insults/talks back.
Consequence: Leo is verbally prompted to ask for a break or another activity.
Objective or Subjective: Alex called Stephanie an "old lady," and Stephanie started crying. Staff verbally prompted Stephanie to take a break, and verbally redirected Alex to use more positive language towards peers.
Objective (quotes, direct observation, rational detachment)