Mod 14 Multidisciplinary Teaming: Enhancing Collaboration through Increased Understanding (LaFrance et al.)

Question 1

Why does treatment for ASD require interdisciplinary collaboration?

because ASD has higher likelihood of comorbid disorders that presents the necessity to assess and treat from multiple levels
because ASD is diagnosed in medical settings and those settings have access to professionals from different disciplines
because BCBAs can only work with individuals with ASD 40 hours per week
because there are not enough BCBAs in the world

Answer 1

because ASD has higher likelihood of comorbid disorders that presents the necessity to assess and treat from multiple levels

Question 2

According to the authors, which one of the following statements is true about ABA as a practice?

ABA has prescribed behavior change procedures.
ABA practitioners must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the basic science.
ABA practitioners must possess, at a minimum, fluency in discrete-trial teaching.
ABA has reputation of the only effective treatment for autism.

Answer 2

ABA practitioners must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the basic science.

Question 3

What is true about the philosophical underpinnings between behavior analysis and psychology?

Behavior analysis and psychology both have multiple philosophical underpinnings.
Behavior analysis is based on the philosophy of methodological behaviorism, whereas psychology does not have a single unifying philosophy.
Behavior analysis is based on the philosophy of methodological behaviorism, whereas psychology is based on Psychodynamic theory.
Behavior analysis is based on the philosophy of radical behaviorism, whereas psychology does not have a single philosophy that unifies the field.

Answer 3

Behavior analysis is based on the philosophy of radical behaviorism, whereas psychology does not have a single philosophy that unifies the field.

Question 4

The major difference between the scientific methods used by behavior analysis and psychology is that behavior analysis uses _______, single-subject experimental method to derive ___________
whereas psychology uses hypothesis deduction model in their ________ design methods.

Answer 4

inductive
principles
group

Question 5

According to the authors, what is/are necessary skills necessary for a successful multi- and trans-disciplinary collaboration?

(Select all that apply)

interpersonal skills
active listening
empathy
sympathy

Answer 5

interpersonal skills
active listening
empathy

Question 6

What does “feeling respected” mean in the context of collaboration?

feeling that one has the most publication in peer-reviewed journals
feeling that one’s profession has the most contribution to the team
feeling that one’s unique knowledge and skills are recognized and used
feeling that all team members ask one to make a final decision

Answer 6

feeling that one’s unique knowledge and skills are recognized and used

Question 7

Common barriers that hinder collaboration across different professional disciplines include:

technical ______
lack of ________ knowledge in different disciplines

Answer 7

Jargon
Foundational

Question 8

How can behavior analysts increase the likelihood of successful collaboration with other disciplines?

(Select all that apply)

translate the procedures of other disciplines into behavioral view
learn the contextual and philosophical view behind the recommendations made by other professionals
be open-minded to procedures and recommendations made by other professionals
learn the foundations and approaches of other disciplines

Answer 8

all of the above

Question 9

According to the authors, what is the benefit of multi- and inter-disciplinary collaboration?

Multi- and inter-disciplinary team brings comfort to family members of individuals with ASD.
Collaboration is required for N.I.H. funding.
There is no benefit; these collaborations never succeed.
Each discipline brings wide range of content knowledge and vast array of information unique to each discipline.

Answer 9

Each discipline brings wide range of content knowledge and vast array of information unique to each discipline.

Question 10

What are reasons for the failure of cohesive collaboration?

(Select all that apply)

Experts are not coordinating treatments across different disciplines.
Professionals are not following the legal obligation.
Experts are not understanding the funding sources of other disciplines.
Professionals are not communicating effectively with each other.

Answer 10

Experts are not coordinating treatments across different disciplines.

Professionals are not communicating effectively with each other.

Question 11

What is the goal of effective collaboration in the context of treatment of ASD?

to maximize the reimbursement for treatment
to enhance outcomes
to get to know each other
to publish articles

Answer 11

to enhance outcomes