PECS:
(definition)
What is...
Picture Exchange Communication Systems: a communication system that uses pictures to allow the user to communicate.
A communication device that speaks for the individual when buttons are pushed.
What is...
AAC device.
First/Then Contingency Visual
(Demonstrate how to use this visual)
What is...
Any example using the visual correctly
Give an example of how you can use this visual during the session.
What is...
Adaptive visual support
Demonstrate how reinforcement should be used
What is...
What is... Any instance of reinforcement that follows a correct response (within 3-5 seconds), specific behavior, varied or fixed ratio schedule
ABC Data:
(definition)
What is...
Written documentation that includes the time a behavior took place, the antecedent, behavior, consequence, possible function and additional information on the behavior.
The client engaged in escalated maladaptive behaviors and the technician and client's caregivers were unable to de-escalate the client using the BIP throughout the entire session. During session notes which term best describes the client's response?
What is...
Client is Non-responsive to treatment
Give an Example of what you should be discussing with caregivers at the beginning of sessions.
1. Ask for any updates on the client's day/weekend
2. Ask if the client's caregivers have had a chance to practice skill acquisition since debrief.
List 3 targets an RBT and client's caregiver can work on based on this picture.
What is...
Caregiver involvement and generalization of skills (turn taking, following one-step instructions, waiting, etc)
What is...
The ABC data will include: the duration of time, what occurred before the behavior, a description of the behavior, the consequence (how the tech responded) and include how the client responded to the consequence
Generalization:
(definition)
What is...
The ability to transfer skills and behaviors across settings, individuals and situations
Lessening the support needed for a desired answer
What is...
Prompt Fading
Give example statements that include three key things you should include in your session notes.
Any example that includes objective statements, client's independent responses, ABC data on maladaptive behaviors, prompt hierarchy used, etc.
Give an example of an objective session note for client's response to treatment.
What is...
Any example that is 3 to 5 sentences, describes responses in objective, third person language and includes a list of reinforcers used, any setting events that occurred during or before the session and discusses how motivation was observed.
Demonstrate teaching a client handwashing while using forward chaining.
What is...
The tech taught the first skill using either least to most or most to least prompting for the first step of handwashing, which is turning on water
Differential Reinforcement:
(definition)
What is...
An intervention used to reduce maladaptive behaviors by reinforcing one topography of behavior while placing all other behaviors on extinction.
This method teaches a skill one step at a time, however, the teaching of a task begins with the last steps and teaches the remainder of steps backwards
What is Backwards Chaining
Give an example of noncontingent reinforcement.
What is...
Giving verbal praise every three minutes regardless of the behaviors that took place.
Does the outfit above meet the criteria of the WMT dress code?
What is...
No, sandals are not allowed per the WMT dress code. All other elements of the outfit meet the criteria.
Demonstrate how an RBT would provide feedback to a caregiver after a caregiver participated
What is...
Must include directing the caregiver and/or praising the caregiver for their participation OR demonstration of the tech modeling for the caregiver while explaining why and what is occurring during demonstration
RBT Ethics Code 2.03 (Professionalism)
What is...
RBTs conduct themselves in a professional manner during all work activities (e.g., delivering services, receiving training or supervision). They take action to improve their performance following feedback from supervisors.
Part of the treatment plan that demonstartes each client's growth towards achieving targets
What is...
Skill Aquisitions
Give an example of how an RBT can remain professional while a parent is discussing concerns about their child with the RBT.
What is...
Any defining example of being professional.
(Validating concerns, asking how they are responding to the concern, telling the parents they will follow up with the case BCBA and that they can have the BCBA reach out to the parent)
Narrate what to say back when a caregiver ask a challenging question that you do not know the answer to
What is...
“That's an important question. I want to make sure I provide you with the most accurate and helpful information, I'll check with the BCBA and get back to you with the correct answer.”
Any response that sounds professional that is not "I don't know" will be considered correct