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Name the function: A learner gains access to social interaction from a peer or adult
Attention
Statements that include "first..., then..." usually with presenting a non-preferred, followed by a preferred
Premack principle
___________ means sticking with the instruction until the learner completes it, even if they try to avoid or delay.
Follow-through
BT Mariela has a 12-year-old client who engages in aggression when denied access, which has led to her being scratched and hit repeatedly. She likes her kiddo, but she's afraid of working with them now. What would you suggest to her?
She can submit an incident report
She can ask if the Sup or Field Trainer can provide support
She can ask for the team to meet with her to review the behavior plan
She can ask if the team can meet with parents to discuss how they can support in sessions
Name the function: A learner wants ______ to a specific item or activity
Access
This strategy aims to teach learners how to use communication as a means of getting their needs met.
Functional Communication Training
_______ means breaking a big or difficult task into smaller, easier parts so the learner can succeed without becoming overwhelmed.
Task Reduction
BT Shawna got a last-minute Teams link from her supervisor that there will be an online overlap for 2 hours, but BT Shawna was allowing her first client to play games on her phone, and now her phone battery is at 35%. What can she do?
Bring an extra charger for sessions
Ask parents for a charger
Discuss with parents and Sup if the Sup can overlap on parents' device
Name the function: A learner's movements feel good to the learner
Sensory
This strategy offers individuals choices and options within structured activities.
Physically preventing the behavior from occurring or completing (e.g., blocking hand from hitting).
Response Blocking
BT Anita arrived at her client's home and no one is there. She called her client and her supervisor, but her supervisor is off for the day. This has never happened before, what can she do?
Cancel as client no-show
Reach out to scheduling for the scheduling oopsie form
Name the function: Avoiding or _____ from activities or demands
Escape
A strategy that is used to prepare individuals for a situation or task by providing them with relevant information beforehand
Priming
Interrupting the problem behavior and prompting an appropriate alternative (e.g., interrupting scripting and prompting functional communication).
Response Interruption and Redirection
BT Bill has a client who has sessions in mom's home and dad's home. Mom talks about all the ways that Dad is not helping out; Dad keeps telling BT about how mom is withholding your client's AAC device at pick-up. What should Bill do?
Immediately tell his supervisor and BCBA to address the concerns
Gently remind parents that he has to focus on the session and treatment goals with the client, and point out that this is something parents can discuss with the supervisor.
TRICK QUESTION
Name the function: A learner is denied _____ to a specific item or activity
This type of support uses pictures, icons, or written cues to help learners understand expectations, follow routines, and complete tasks more independently. It is often seen as token boards or even timers.
Visuals
Withholding the reinforcement that previously maintained the problem behavior.
BT Nicole and BT Xiomara work on a siblings case who have multiple caregivers on case. The mom likes Nicole working with little brother, but dad and Grandpa keep asking why Nicole isn't doing the same things that Xiomara is working on with big sister. Nicole is feeling upset and wants to request a different client. What can Nicole do?
Nicole should speak to the supervisor immediately. The supervisor can plan a meeting with the caregivers to review the different treatment plans and assessments to discuss why Nicole and Xiomara's approaches to ABA may look different