Acronyms
RBT stands for
Registered Behavior Technician
What a person does that is observable and measurable?
Behavior
The ability to transfer a learned skill from the therapy setting to different environments, people, and situations, ensuring the skill becomes functional in the individual's everyday life.
Generalization
A teaching strategy where a therapist, caregiver, or peer demonstrates a desired behavior for a learner to observe and imitate.
Modeling
(After gaining attending) How many times should you give an instruction before prompting a skill?
1 time!
ASD stands for
Autism Spectrum Disorder
What occurs before the behavior?
Antecedent
The process of teaching meaningful communication in a natural way.
Functional Communication Training
Withhold reinforcement to eventually eliminate unwanted behaviors.
Extinction
How many "levels" of autism are there?
What is 3
BIP stands for
Behavior Intervention Plan
What occurs as a result of or in response to the behavior?
Consequence
Instructional method that provides immediate prompts to ensure a learner always responds correctly, preventing errors that can lead to frustration and dependence.
Errorless Teaching
A higher-frequency (more preferred) behavior can be used as a reinforcer to increase the likelihood of a lower-frequency (less preferred) behavior occurring.
Premack Principle or First/Then
BACB stands for
Behavior Analysis Certification Board
Bx stands for
Behavior
This proactive strategy can be put into place to increase or decrease the likelihood of a behavior occurring.
Antecedent Intervention
Reinforcer is applied to a desired behavior while withholding reinforcement from an undesired behavior, either simultaneously or sequentially.
Differential Reinforcement
A systematic process of breaking down complex skills or behaviors into smaller, more manageable steps.
Task Analysis
Autism is a ______ disorder
Neurological/Developmental
R+ stands for
Reinforcement
This "test" determines whether or not something can be considered a behavior.
The Dead Man's Test
Gradual steps or “easy wins” to build momentum toward achieving a desired behavior.
Behavioral Momentum
Involves teaching individuals to monitor, evaluate, and control their own behaviors, often using tools like checklists, diaries, and visual aids.
Self-Management
What are the 3 areas of concern for ASD?
Social, Communicative, and Behavioral Challenges.