Module 2

Question 1

John Wooden

Answer 1

Do not permit what you cannot do interfere with what you can do

Question 2

Current Standards

Answer 2

BCBA/BCaBA Task list

RBT task list

Question 3

APF standards

Answer 3

some behaviors are hard to define
Numerous behaviors: combination behaviors, some are more important than others
No one staff will display all behaviors
Some skills can be trained, many evolve over time and some will never develop
What kind of swimmer do you want to be?-olympic, competitive, recreational?

Question 4

Characteristics of Quality and Qualified Staff

Answer 4

Handles pressure, critical thinking

Question 5

Chocolate therapy

THIS FAKE

Answer 5

observed events: kids are acting crazy, implement chocolate therapy, kids are now calm.
according to experts, chocolate can affect the brain by causing release of endorphins and other opiates that can help to reduce stress and lead to feelings of euphoria

Question 6

Critical thinking: possible interpretations

Answer 6

1. assisted child in organizing sensory input
2. resolved the “need” for chocolate
3. stabilized metabolic deregulation
4. child was distracted
5. child received attentions
6. avoided non-preferred activity
7. a coping strategy for stress

Question 7

Inspires staff, incorporates feedback

Answer 7

how feedback is provided
- ongoing basis. formal and informal
- two approaches. psychoeducational (they are shaping your behavior. asking you questions and leading you to the right answer), direct (going to tell you directly what you need to change)
who gives feedback?: directors, supervisors, co-workers
Not all feedback will align: providing based on observational periods, assimilate the information

Question 8

Receiving feedback

Answer 8

do not personalize feedback
stay calm
be receptive: verbal behavior, non-verbal too
ask for: examples, clarification
Follow through on making changes
Make the change and arrange for another evaluation

Question 9

No Drama

Answer 9

you are a team member
you don't have to succeed by others failing
know your role in the team 
everyone will have different levels of skills
- work tirelessly on your weakness
- expand your strengths 
Entitlement is a killer 
Be professional at all times

Question 10

Self evaluator, makes others better, tireless worker

Answer 10

you shouldn’t think you are the best or the worst at everything
tireless worker: dedicated to curriculum and procedures

Question 11

more…

Answer 11

Assertive decision maker, organized, welcomes new changes, eager to learn

Question 12

seeks critical feedback

Answer 12

know your strengths and weaknesses
proactively
- set up times with supervisors
- go over areas needing improvement 
reactively
- when having a difficult session or not sure of procedure 
- within a couple of days set up a meeting
- come up with a plan (small but meaningful goals)
talk to colleagues 
Learn from other sources
- conferences
- journal articles
- books

Question 13

Passionate about the field, incredible teacher, understands role, team player, thoroughly understands programs

Answer 13

teamwork is not a preference it is a necessity

Question 14

Passionate about the field, incredible teacher, understands role, team player,

Answer 14

teamwork is not a preference it is a necessity

Question 15

thoroughly understands programs

Answer 15

how and why to implement. the goals of the program.

Question 16

solid trainer, balances small/big picture, clinically skilled

Answer 16

not training but working on how to train, compassion skills

Question 17

communication with parents and stake holders

Answer 17

attempt to understand parents perspective
attempt to understand teachers perspective
building rapport- show empathy
- show understanding
- leave your ego at the door
- no job is beneath you
Return phone calls and emails in a timely manner
Follow through on your commitments
Be objective but not judgmental
talk in “normal” language
Do not offer prognosis
Stay within agencies policies
questions
- answer honestly, it’s okay to say you do not know, ensure their understanding, be sensitive on answer or if you should even answer the question, questions outside scope refer to supervisor

Question 18

Communication with supervisors

Answer 18

ongoing
NEED to with:
positive changes occurring
when programs have stalled or deteriorated
when you are confused
parents come up with concerns
schools come up with concerns
expected abuse or neglect occurring
Have a meeting and if possible have an observation
Conveying the information 
- have a game plan
- in a calm manner
- be objective
- understand your biases and be upfront about them 
- answer all questions

Question 19

Characteristics of successful staff

Answer 19

work hard, rarely complain and expect extraordinary performance from themselves
work on themselves and never quit
usually relaxed and keep their perspective
creative
curious and eager to learn
open, receptive and learn independently
don’t require direct feedback

Question 20

False beliefs of staff and staff training

Answer 20

common pitfalls

Question 21

common pitfalls

Answer 21

measure of competency: multiple choice exam

preliminary analysis: competency study

Question 22

another pitfall

Answer 22

who is doing the training?

• assistant trainer: you want the experts teaching the trainings
• trainer or supervisor: make sure they have the qualifications

Question 23

pitfall

Answer 23

time