ABA Foundations Flashcards
What is listener responding (LR)?
Responding to spoken language by performing an action, such as ‘clap your hands’.
Why is listener responding important?
It builds receptive language and is the foundation for following directions and understanding language.
What is a 1-step instruction?
A direction with one action: ‘Touch your nose.’
Why teach 1-step instructions first?
They are simpler and build the foundation for more complex multi-step tasks.
What is a 2-step instruction?
A direction with two actions: ‘Pick up the ball and give it to me.’
Why are 2-step and 3-step instructions important?
They support executive functioning, memory, and school readiness.
What is LRFFC?
Listener Responding by Feature, Function, or Class: identifying items based on descriptions.
Why is LRFFC important?
It helps develop flexible thinking and language by teaching how things are used, look, or are grouped.
What is an example of LRFFC?
‘Give me something you can eat’ (function) or ‘Touch the one that has wheels’ (feature).
What is a mand?
A request made by the child, like asking for a toy or snack.
Why are mands important?
They teach children to communicate their needs, reducing frustration and problem behavior.
What is a tact?
Labeling something in the environment, such as saying ‘car’ when seeing one.
Why are tacts important?
They expand vocabulary and help children share what they observe.
What is an echoic?
Repeating what someone else says.
Why are echoics important?
They support speech development and early verbal imitation.
What is an intraverbal?
Answering questions or filling in blanks, like ‘What do you eat?’ or ‘Ready, set, __’.
Why are intraverbals important?
They support conversation skills and language comprehension.
What are life skills in ABA?
Everyday self-help tasks like brushing teeth, dressing, washing hands.
Why teach life skills?
They promote independence and reduce caregiver burden.
How can parents support life skills?
Break tasks into small steps, use visuals, and praise each success.
Why are social skills important?
They help children build relationships, manage emotions, and learn cooperation.
What are examples of social skills goals?
Turn-taking, eye contact, greeting others, or joining play.
Why is pretend play important?
It supports creativity, emotional understanding, and language development.
What are NDBIs?
Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions that combine ABA with developmental strategies.
How do NDBIs support learning?
They use child-led activities, motivation, and natural consequences to teach new skills.
Why are NDBIs effective for language?
They occur during play and routines, where communication is meaningful.
What is the VB-MAPP?
A developmental assessment and curriculum tool for children with language delays.
Why is the VB-MAPP used?
It guides individualized goals based on a child’s current language and social level.
What domains does VB-MAPP cover?
Manding, tacting, listener responding, social skills, play, and more.
What is generalization?
Using a learned skill in new places, with new people, or in new ways.
Why is generalization critical?
Skills are only truly learned when used outside of therapy.
Why involve caregivers in ABA?
It helps skills transfer to daily life and empowers families to support their child.
