Prompting
What is the ultimate goal of prompting?
To increase independent responding by transferring stimulus control to natural cues
Who should always come first when making professional decisions?
The client
True or False- Communication has to be heard
False- communication can be sign lanuage, icons, gestures, etc. It does not have to have sound to be meaningful
Should you talk about clients or talk with clients whenever possible?
Talk with clients, not about them
What should you do if you are unsure how to run a program?
Ask your BCBA before implementing it incorrectly.
A learner only answers after you point to the correct picture. What problem may be developing?
Prompt dependency.
A parent asks how another child at the clinic is progressing.
What should you do?
Maintain confidentiality and politely explain that you cannot discuss another client.
What does FCT teach instead of reducing behavior through punishment?
A functionally equivalent communication response
Which statement is more professional?
A.
"He's lazy today."
B.
"He required additional prompting today.
B
Why is accurate data collection important?
Treatment decisions are only as good as the data collected.
True or False- Every client should follow the exact same prompt hierarchy.
False
True or False- It's acceptable to estimate data if you forgot to collect it.
False
When selecting a replacement behavior, what is the most important consideration?
It must serve the same function as the challenging behavior
Name two places you should avoid discussing client information
Examples
Name one expectation of professional conduct during sessions
Examples
You notice another RBT immediately provides a verbal prompt before giving the learner a chance to respond.
What common prompting mistake is occurring?
Not providing adequate wait time
You observe another RBT falsifying data.
What should you do?
Report the concern to your supervisor
A client throws materials to escape work. What would be an appropriate replacement communication?
When giving session updates, what type of language should you use?
Objective and professional language.
What should always guide your decisions when you're unsure what to do?
Protecting the client's dignity, safety, and welfare while following ethical standards
Name two ways to fade prompts
Examples:
A family offers you a $50 gift card at Christmas.
What ethical concern does this create?
Potential conflict of interest and blurred professional boundaries.
Always ask "Why __ __ __ __?" before asking "What should I do?"
Why is the behavior happening
Name two questions you should ask yourself before addressing a client
Examples
Daily Double
Your learner begins engaging in aggression because they want access to an iPad.
Walk us through how you would respond using FCT while maintaining professionalism and ethical practice.
A strong response should include: