Preference Assessments
Why do we conduct preference assessments in ABA?
To determine what a person prefers, the value of those stimuli (high, medium, low), and the conditions under which those values change/ To learn what we can use to motivate the learner.
Which type of preference assessment involves presenting two items and asking the client to choose one?
Paired Stimulus
The repeated, direct assessment of targeted skills in basic areas, such as reading, writing, spelling, and math.
Curriculum Based individualized assessments
Assessment used to identify "why" the learner is engaging in specific behaviors.
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
Name one type of direct assessment.
Descriptive assessment, functional experimental analysis
How often are preference assessments conducted?
Once per session, multiple times per session, or on a weekly basis. This depends on the specific client!
Describe an instance when you used a free operant preference assessment during a respite session/with a family member/friend
Points to whoever shares :)
ABA assessments measure skills across a vast range of domains, including motor imitation, language, visual perception, independent play, social play, linguistic structure, classroom and group skills, and other developmental disabilities.
Developmental individualized assessments.
Name one step in the Functional Assessment Procedure.
Functional assessment/ baseline data/ developing the hypothesis/ test the hypothesis/ observe
Name one type of indirect assessment.
Interview, rating scales, checklists
Which preference assessment observes the learner in their natural environment and records which stimulus the learner interacts.
Free operant
Which preference assessment can be conducted quicky across 2 stimuli?
Force/paired choice
Can RBTs support BCBAs with individualized assessment procedures?
Yes!
Who collects baseline data during the functional assessment?
RBT or BCBA
What assessments are included in Functional Behavioral Assessments to ensure all information is provided to the clinical team?
Direct and Indirect Assessments
Your client does not have access to their usual preferred items due to home renovations. Should to conduct a preference assessment with the stimuli available before presenting any demands?
Yes! (because we don't know what is going to motivate then since their usually preferred items are not available)
You want to find out how long your learner engages with the new magnetic tile set you got. What preference assessment would work best?
Single Stimulus
Name one thing developmental assessment procedures can measure.
What is the last step of the functional assessment?
Observe
Name one rating scale used in ABA.
Vineland, PDDBI, PSI-4
Name this preference assessment:
Individual selects an item presented in an array of 4‐6 stimuli.
After each selection, the item is added into the array again, the array is rearranged and the client is asked to choose another item.
Continued until all the stimuli are selected.
Multiple stimulus with replacement
Your BCBA gave you 5 new toys to take to session. What would be the best preference assessment to conduct with the learner?
Multiple stimulus without replacement as it well rank the items from preferred to least preferred
What individualized assessment procedure is being used during the RBT exam?
Curriculum Based
In a Functional Behavior Assessment, what is the role of the Registered Behavior Technician?
To assist with data collection and implement interventions under supervision
When the BCBA/RBT works one-on-one with the learn to identify if they can perform target skills.
Skills assessment