General ABA
What are the four functions of behavior?
What is an ideal trial count for a DTT style target?
At least 3!
What are we doing after the first instance of mouthing with Alex?
Offer water bottle and model appropriate play/use of item that was mouthed (if applicable!). If the item that was mouthed is inappropriate (like his hand or his shirt) then redirect to appropriate play with current activity.
When do you end your session for SDLS?
Only when the kid is asleep!
Where was the very first ABC established?
North Austin
A boy and his mom are playing with cars. The mom holds up a truck and says, "truck!" The boy also says, "truck!" Which verbal operant is this?
How many minutes is Oscar waiting to speak to an adult after being instructed? What is the end goal?
3 minutes! 5 minutes is the end goal
What is the three-term contingency with which we analyze behavior and teach new skills?
Antecedent - Behavior - Consequence
What circle time group is Alex in?
Honeybees 2
Where do I eat every Friday?
Chavelos
Which schedule of reinforcement is THINNER: FR2 or VR2?
VR2! Variable means an average of every 2 responses! Fixed means reinforcement will be delivered on every 2 responses!
How do you prime Jaxon's echoic goal for hard /g/ sounds?
Using the speech sound hand cue! (with gulping noise)
What is the difference between Liam's vocal disruption duration and uncooperative behavior?
Vocal disruption duration is ONLY crying that is lasting longer than 10 seconds. Uncooperative behavior is two or more behaviors lasting longer than 10 seconds (crying, aggression, flopping, property destruction).
We are NOT removing him from the area! Provide verbal feedback (e.g., "we are not being nice to friends") or prompt FCT to mand for a break if he needs/wants one.
How many call outs can you rack up before being terminated?
SDs signal that ______ is available.
Reinforcement
How often should we be offering Alex's novel cup to him? How do you respond if he engages in VD?
Every 30 minutes. Prompt FCT to mand for preferred cup and reinforce with access.
What is the first thing you do following vocal disruption with Christopher?
Hand him his pop-it! This is a precursor for SIB
What kind of puzzles am I looking for for Jaxon?
The wooden jigsaw puzzles with the shapes on the back!
How long have I been with ABC?
4 years 5 months (June 3rd, 2019 was my first day!)
Differential reinforcement of: Other or zero behavior, Alternative behavior, Incompatible behavior, and Low rates of behavior
What types of toys/activities should Alexander be engaged in when working on responding to an adult's voice? (Bonus: where should you be in relation to Alex?)
None! Or low preferred.. Therapist should be behind or next to Alexander so he is forced to turn/orient to the speaker!
Under what circumstance can you comment on Jaxon's physical aggression (e.g., "No hitting")?
When he is engaging in aggression to access something that he CAN have/ask for! (not when it is something he can't have, not when a demand is placed, not to terminate an activity, not if for attention)
What are Christopher's other therapists' names/services?
Alyssa provides speech therapy, Mary provides occupational therapy, and Mel provides physical therapy!
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