Prompts
Starting most intrusive to least, what is the most intrusive physical prompt.
Full physical prompt
When should you convert your sessions?
Within 24 hours of your session occurring. (Ideally during the last 10 minutes of your session)
When can you start the session timer?
When your client is there in person.
(Antecedent) When giving clients instructions, what strategy can we use to let them participate/feel in control in the instruction?
Offer them choices.
If you need to call out for a future session or have upcoming PTO and don't want to use PTO hours/or have it count as a callout, can you put a message in the teams chat to see if someone can cover it to not use PTO/callout time?
Yes! This is something that our division doesn't do much but is totally fine to do!
Starting with most to least, what is the most intrusive vocal prompt?
Full vocal prompt.
How do you know if your session has been converted?
There are diagonal lines in different colors across your session.
How many BT's/RBT's need to accompany a client on trips to the restroom?
2
(Antecedent) If a client is avoiding transitioning to a new task/activity/environment, what can we give them to help make the transition easier (before problem behaviors occur)?
Preferred items.
What do you need to wear when you are working with a client at the office?
A bracelet with their name on it.
What is the type of prompt we use when we "give a hint".
Indirect verbal prompt
Who should you reach out to if you open up your session book to begin a session and the time has been going since the previous session?
Your clinician! (Its fine to stop the timer and restart it though, just let us know in case it could skew the data.)
How many learning opportunities should be run during session per hour?
25-35 on average per hour (depends on the client though, check with your clinician for the expectation)
(Consequence) Once a client has engaged in a tantrum, can we offer them preferred items to help them calm down?
Name 2 types of preference assessments.
Free operant, multiple stimulus with/without replacement (MSWO), paired stimulus.
For early learners, do we typically start with most-to-least intrusive prompting or least-to-most intrusive prompting?
Most-to-least intrusive prompting.
Who should you reach out to if you need help with converting?
Linda!
How many TBH BT's/RBT's are required to be present when picking up clients who are getting dropped off by a bus?
2
If you see a client begin to swing their arm/hand towards their face, what is name/strategy we use to avoid them coming into contact with their own body inappropriately.
Response blocking: Physically intervening to interrupt and prevent a response from occurring.
If a parent asks you to watch their child/client for 5 minutes while they drive down the street to pick up their other kids, is this ok to do?
No. The only exception is if there is someone else present who is 18 years or older who can be responsible for the client.
What is it called when a client relies on instructions or waits for a task to be done for them?
Prompt dependency
What are type of facts/information should you include in your session notes? (_________ and ________)
Observable and measurable.
If a client elopes from another therapist and walks over to you, should you smile at them and give them attention?
No, if a client is eloping (problem Bx) we should use planned ignoring to ignore the behavior but not the client while maintaining their safety until their therapist gets there.
(Consequence) What are the 3 components to planned ignoring?
Neutral response (demeanor) to challenging bx, avoid addressing the behavior (avoid statements like, "no", "no thanks"), and avoid excessive eye contact.
Which form of teaching do we use when clients are learning new behaviors? (Error correction or Errorless)
Errorless teaching.