ABA Basics
this prompt requires hand over hand assistance
full physical prompt
Name 1 problem behavior
Physical aggression, tantrum, socially offensive behavior, property destruction, disrobing, etc
AnLe-Name 2 problem behaviors we are tracking
physical aggression
SIB
Uncooperative Behavior (Dropping)
If there is a problem behavior on the floor that you are having a hard time managing, who should you notify first?
Management- Natasha or Karen but if they're not available notify a BCBA if available
when using a gestural prompt, what should you avoid doing?
using a verbal or additional prompt with it
Name 1 antecedent strategy for elopement
Priming, using a timer, "first/then", environmental arrangement, providing choices, consider length of activities for each participant
BrHa- Name 2 skills we are working on
requesting break
washing hands
following 1-step instruction
activity engagement
When teaching skills such as hand washing and toothbrushing, what method of teaching and data collection is used?
(breaking down skill into simple steps)
if the learner does not have many prerequisite skills such as following one-step instructions and attending for long periods of time, what kind of prompting method should be utilized?
most-to-least prompting
Name 2 consequence strategies for physical aggression
block & redirect, remaining neutral, no verbal reprimands, compliance check after offset, remove yourself from arms reach, etc
ViTa- when disrobing behavior occurs, what should you do? Name 2 things
redirect him to put clothes back on
to avoid him ripping clothing, remove clothing items until he is calm again
if he completely disrobes, cover him with a blanket until he complies to get dressed.
TRUE OR FALSE
It is appropriate to provide reinforcement after the client completes a compliance check and the environment is in disarray
why do we take data in real time?
so the data is accurate
When a client is engaging in problem behaviors what should you avoid doing? Name 2 things
Avoid making eye contact and avoid verbal reprimands
PaEn- Name 2 of his precursor behaviors
increased focus on objects, attempting SIB but not making contact, etc
PCM- when using procedures, what should you document?
time, date, procedure name, and duration
they can become prompt dependent.
it can affect the amount of hours they are authorized for support.
it can affect staffing ratio.
when you witness a client engaging in a new behavior, what should you do to report it?
report to BCBA or management AND fill out ABC sheet in maroon folder
JeKr- model requesting coffee procedure with someone in your team
How to do it:
1. Have materials ready (i.e, picture icons)
2. Obtain Jessica's attention
3. Present Jessica picture icon
4. If Jessica independently selects coffee, IMMEDIATELY provide her with coffee.
5. If Jessica select the incorrect icon, use least to most prompting (starting with gestural) until she emits correct response. Vocally label the icon,"Coffee"
6. Provide her with coffee once she selects the correct icon.
what is non-contingent attention and what kind of strategy is it?
attention not dependent on someone doing something
it is an antecedent strategy for attention based behaviors