Tayler's Clients
List 5 opportunities that you could run a PECS trial for either NiAb or MuSy
MuSy: When he is interested in his food, when he is going towards the wagon, when picking a swing outside, when reaching for the purple monkey toy, etc.
NiAb: When reaching for a preferred toy, before climbing in the motor lab, when picking which book to look through, when he is reaching for the beans sensory box, etc.
What are approved mouthing items for BaGr?
Chewy, spoons, or plastic straws
How often can Quade have a snack? If he eats all of his snacks can he eat a clinic snack?
He gets one snack per session, if he eats all of his snacks please ask Sydney before giving him a clinic snack.
List 2 ways to maintain client dignity
Don't talk about their challenging behaviors in front of them or others, maintain cleanliness (change them when needed, wipe their face after meals, etc.), allow them to make choices during their session, honor their needs, etc.
Someone you have never seen before comes to the door and says that they are here for your client. Your coworker says, "I think that might be their uncle." What should you do?
If you are unsure, always ALWAYS ask to see their ID. If you don't feel comfortable doing this, ask a BCBA to confirm.
If you are NOT working with Goran and he approaches you by either hitting you, laughing, getting in your face, etc. How should you respond?
Ignore the behavior to the best of your ability. Move yourself out of the way, do NOT make comments to him or about him. Provide as little attention as possible and continue to focus on your session with your own kiddo. You should NOT say, "Don't do that!" Tell him to stop, or move his body. His therapist or BCBA will take care of it :)
What code word do we use when BaGr puts something dangerous in her mouth?
Mouth
What is an opportunity for ZaAn to have 'safe hands and feet' with his peers? What does he get each time he engages safely with his peers?
Any situation that may make ZaAn upset and he uses his words instead. He gets a token with each correct opportunity!
Where are Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) located on Catalyst
In the documents section
TRUE OR FALSE: When you see a client or their family outside of work (i.e. at a grocery store, at the park, etc.) you should go up to them and say, "Hi."
FALSE: If you see a client outside of work, you should not go up to them unless they approach you first. If the client or their family initiate the conversation, then it is appropriate to say, "hi."
Name 2 ways to pair with FaMu, and 2 ways to pair with RiMa
FaMu: Push her on the yellow swing, engage with her and her iPad videos, sing to her/make sounds, throw her on the crash pad, etc.
RiMa: Play board games with him, color together, check the weather app, play cars, play Uno, etc.
When in a group setting, where should BaGr's RBTs be sitting?
In between her and her peers
Ask or look to his RBT! They will let you know if he is engaged in challenging behavior or not. If he is not engaged in challenging behavior, feel free to have fun and interact with him!
Scenario: You are scheduled with FaMu from 9-12 and she falls asleep at 11:42. Would you write your session note for 9-12? If yes, why? If no, why not/what would you do differently?
NO. In this scenario, you should let a member of leadership know exactly what time that she fell asleep so we can adjust your schedule accordingly. It is unethical to bill services while a client is sleeping.
Model an appropriate interaction with a parent at drop off.
"Hello! MuSy had a really great day today! He ate all of his lunch and had one BM. We worked really hard on his tolerating toothbrush target, and he is making huge progress on discriminating between pictures with his PECS. " or something like that :)
How far away from MuSy should his PECS book be?
The PECS binder should be within 2 feet of him at all times!
S/O Randi for always having him wear it :)
True or False: FaSh is allowed to eat whatever he wants from his lunch box right away?
FALSE
How often should AaPe, JaAl, and ZaAn's diapers be checked during your session? Who should you ask if you need help with a diaper change?
When is it appropriate to withhold or remove a clients PECS book or AAC device?
Trick Question: It is NEVER appropriate to withhold a client's form of communication.
How often should you update ProCare for parents to see?
Rule of thumb: 2 times a session. Update every time they eat, use the bathroom, etc. Include what they ate and how much, etc.
Fun tip: Upload videos of you running targets with them as well. This is a great opportunity for parents to see what the client is working on.
Name 3 preventative strategies that are listed in FaMu's aggression BIP
1.)Establish motivation before placing demands
2.) Prompt functional communication
3.) Prioritize running her "safe hands" target while she is calm
4.) Use first/then statements
5.) Implement token economy if attending is low
6.) If she mands for "Zara time" honor this request for 1-3 minutes.
When FaSh is showing that he wants to leave a room, what vocal prompt do what give?
What is this procedure called?
"Go"
Echoic to Mand
EnOw runs into a room with you and your client and he is acting silly. His RBT says he is in noncompliance. What should you do?
Nothing! Continue interacting with YOUR client as usual and do not acknowledge EnOw's behaviors. If he is engaging in dangerous behaviors (throwing or aggression) you can calmly take your client to another room.
INTEGRITY CHECK: Pick a friend and model how to run an error correction procedure for a simple imitation target following a least to most prompting hierarchy.
*While repeating the SD with each step:
Model
Gesture
Partial Physical
Full Physical - GENTLY
When a parent is picking their kiddo up from ABA, they ask you how to work on decreasing aggression at home. How do you respond?
"I'll ask their BCBA to reach out to you with more details."
WHEN IN DOUBT, ALWAYS SAY THAT YOU WILL LET THE BCBA KNOW.