Common Acronyms
ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Which is not a strategy to reduce negative behaviors
A. Offering Choices
B. Using "First, Then" statements
C. Speaking harshly to the participant
D. Sticking to a routine
C. Speaking harshly to the participant
Raising your voice at a participant is not a recommended de-escalation strategy
What kind of hug is appropriate for a volunteer and participant?
Side-hug
I just got a an iced mocha from the Coffee Shop and I am about to head in to be a buddy. What should I do?
A. Offer your participant a sip
B. Set my drink down on the table and forget about it
C. Chug my drink and see how fast I can finish it
D. Finish my drink or put it away where it is out of reach of the participants
D. Finish my drink or put it away where it is out of reach of the participants
IWP
Individual Worship Plan
A lot of negative behavior comes from a desire for _________. When an individual displays an undesirable behavior and a person responds to it, the behavior is being reinforced.
Attention
Volunteer is distracted and on her phone
What should someone do if they are on the schedule to serve but feeling sick?
Let the person in charge of their scheduling know. And stay home.
My participant needs assistance using the bathroom. I should ...
A. Send them to the bathroom and wish them good luck!
B. Take them to the bathroom and help them myself.
C. Find another volunteer or Reflectors Staff to come help.
C. Find another volunteer or Reflectors Staff to come help.
RIA
Reflectors-In-Action
Name a tool that could help a participant transition to the next activity
countdown timer, visual schedule, first-then statements, ...
Participants should not be lifted or carried.
Food can not be given to our participants unless ....
A parent or caregiver has given permission
What time is the VIP Meeting?
VIP Meeting is at 10:30
VIP
Vision, Information, & Prayer Meeting
Rewarding a participant after they demonstrate a desired behavior is an example of ....
Positive Reinforcement
Volunteer coming in sick
When is it ok for a volunteer to be alone with a participant?
Never. There should always be at least 2 adults.
What is the 1st thing I should do when I come to serve on a Sunday morning?
Check-In and get a nametag
JAF
Joni & Friends
A personalized story with pictures describing desired behavior is an example of a ...
Social Story
There is only 1 leader with the participant.
What do you do if a participant is having a seizure?
Clear the area and call for help.
My participant wants to take a break and walk in the hallway. What should I do?