FBA/FA
List and describe the three criteria needed to form a good operational definition (hint: OCC)
Objective: only what can be observed
Clear: unambiguous
Complete: examples and non-examples
List three types of Augmentative and Assistive Communication methods
sign language
picture exchange communication system
speech generating device/iPad
What is the main difference between rapid toilet training and trip training?
trip training is generally a less intense version of rapid toilet training
What are some examples of social skill deficits in individuals with ASD?
* poor eye contact
* lack of ability to empathize
* inability to understand context
* difficulty with sarcasm
etc.
List and describe the three things assess through visual analysis of data
Level: the relationship of the data with the Y-axis
Trend: overall direction of the data path
Variability: range of data points around the mean
What would be the best measurement method to collect data on the time it takes to clean a person's bedroom?
Duration
Three common speech problems we discussed in lecture/readings in autistic individuals include:
echolalia
perseveration
pronoun reversal
What are the three general ABA methods to teach self-care routines?
task analysis
behaviour chaining
prompting
What is the first step before beginning any social skills interventions?
complete an assessment of their current social skills through informal assessments of the individual in their social settings
What should you always get before starting any skill/behaviour programs related to biological variables?
Get medical clearnace
EX: before working on toilet training or food selectivity
Give three examples of indirect assessments that could be used in an FBA
medical records review
sleep/diet review
history of rehab or interventions
functional interview with parent/caregiver
What are the four different purposes a language assessment can serve?
1. screening - quickly assess skills/delay
2. diagnosis - assess and diagnosis issues
3. selection of intervention goals - identify appropriate ones
4. evaluation - is the program working
Why are self-management skills important to teach?
it allows the client to monitor their own behaviour and deliver their own reinforcement which serves to promote independence
List the 5 different social skills intervention strategies we discussed in class. Which one do you feel is the best?
1. discussion and feedback
2. video model
3. social problem solving
4. goal setting
5. priming
True or False. FCT is only used with people who have vocal verbal behaviour
False. FCT can be used for people who have or DO NOT have vocal verbal behaviour
Why would you conduct a functional analysis?
1. allows us to do more than just modify behaviour through environmental prevention or management/prevention through more intrusive procedures like psychotropic medication or restraint b/c we know function
2. when we're unsure of the function of of problem behaviour to ensure a function based approach
3. Recommended as best-practice and part of our ethical obligation
Why does functional communication require the intervener to know the function of the problem behaviour?
So that the replacement communicative behaviours can access those reinforcers instead of the problem behaviour
In order to promote generalization of independent living skills, what should you consider when creating your teaching plan?
where you will teach the skills to promote optimal generalization - teaching in the natural environment is best whenever possible
What is the rationale behind teaching children and youth with ASD improved social skills?
poor social skills are associated with poor mental health
people with poor social skills are isolated and report having little to no friends
poor social skills can prevent romantic relationships from forming
poor social skills impair an individuals quality of life
What three elements make up social skills?
observable behaviour
verbal behaviour
cognitive skills
What are the five typical conditions in a functional analysis
Contingent attention
Contingent escape
Alone
Play/Control
Contingent access/tangible
What is the first step in imitation training?
Reinforce any vocalization
List and explain the three methods used to address food aversion in class/readings
2. escape extinction - not allowing the client to escape from the appropriate eating behaviour
3. NCR- access to preferred stimulus during eating routines
Was the PEERS model an effective training method for youth social skills?
in social skills training what does goal setting involve
reviewing what was learned/discussed and practice and setting a goal for where and when it can be applied to the individual's life in the coming week