Clinical Language Fluency
Instead of struggled you can say..
Will continue to work on
Required (prompt level)
"Worked on behavior"
Is this a good example or bad example?
Bad example.
What could be said instead?
How often should your client's binder be read?
EVERY DAY
The client independently tacted target number 2 today. What's wrong with this?
We can't put academics in treatment notes.
Can we take phone calls inside Journey?
No, all phone calls must be taken outside of Journey.
client engaged in aggression...
If you have a client for only part of their day should you fill out the treatment note?
Yes, fill out part of their treatment note!
How long should you take to prep your session?
At least 15 minutes
Colors and shapes can be talked about in our treatment notes?
FALE
Who calls for QBS holds?
Instead of a calm body you could say...
demonstrated completing the skill with absence of maladaptive behaviors etc.
What should the time be rounded to on a treatment note/kiddo time sheet?
The nearest five.
Should papers/materials go in the front pocket of your client's binder?
No, please put them away in their correct spot.
Arts and crafts can be talked about in our treatment notes?
FALSE
What's the earliest time we can clean up at the end of your client's session?
Instead of saying positive response..
completed task with absence of maladaptive behaviors.
completed task independently.
Should scribbles be on a treatment note?
Where should mastered programs be moved to?
The overflow binders
True or False
We can say, the client attended to non-reinforcing stimuli, when discussing reading or letters on treatment notes.
True
Can we apply our own schedules/types of reinforcement without BCBA/BCaBA permission?
No, the BCBA's/BCaBA's account for all variables and changes in schedule when analyzing data. It's imperative you receive permission before doing so.
Instead of saying, "He did amazing with following instructions today," you could say?
He independently followed instructions during non-preferred tasks today, with absence of maladaptive behaviors.
What should treatment notes be written in?
Blue or Black ink.
How often should we be thinning binders?
1x per week
True or False
We can write about writing, holding utensils, or toileting in treatment notes?
False
Is is JTC policy that we keep personal conversations to a minimum while with/nearby clients?
Yes. When having personal conversations keep them to a minimum, but include your clients in types of appropriate conversations ex: talking about your weekend.