Assessments + Programs Flashcards
Types of Assessments
Preference Assessments, Skills Assessments, Caregiver Interviews, Direct Observations
How can you, as an RBT assist with an assessment?
Gather materials, utilize electronic data collection, manage problem behavior, collect data, keep the client engaged, etc.
The core components of Skill Acquisition Plan (aka Programs)
Program Purpose, Objective, Prerequisites, Program Preparation, Procedure, Data Analysis and Mastery, Maintenance and Generalization.
What is Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT)?
Structured learning opportunities that include 3 parts; ABC’s.
In what kind of setting would DTT be conducted?
Comfortable secluded area that is free from distractions. Instructor sitting close to the client and works with them one on one.
What is Errorless Learning?
A technique where during teaching trials, prompts occur just after the instruction before the client has a chance to respond incorrectly.
The core components of Naturalistic Teaching
Increase natural aspects of teaching, fun, and generalization of skills.
What are the natural aspects of teaching?
Natural antecedents, functional reinforcers, and natural change agents.
What are functional reinforcers?
Reinforcers that typically occur in the natural environment, are there everyday, and are not contrived.
What are natural change agents?
The people in the naturally occurring situations who are in control of the reinforcer for specific behaviors.
Naturalistic Teaching Strategies
Incidental Teaching (IT), Natural Language Paradigm (NLP), Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), Embedded Instruction.
