Module 2 Flashcards
John Wooden
Do not permit what you cannot do interfere with what you can do
Current Standards
BCBA/BCaBA Task list
RBT task list
APF standards
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?
Characteristics of Quality and Qualified Staff
Handles pressure, critical thinking
Chocolate therapy
THIS FAKE
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
Critical thinking: possible interpretations
- assisted child in organizing sensory input
- resolved the “need” for chocolate
- stabilized metabolic deregulation
- child was distracted
- child received attentions
- avoided non-preferred activity
- a coping strategy for stress
Inspires staff, incorporates feedback
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
Receiving feedback
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
No Drama
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
Self evaluator, makes others better, tireless worker
you shouldn’t think you are the best or the worst at everything
tireless worker: dedicated to curriculum and procedures
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Assertive decision maker, organized, welcomes new changes, eager to learn
seeks critical feedback
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
Passionate about the field, incredible teacher, understands role, team player, thoroughly understands programs
teamwork is not a preference it is a necessity
Passionate about the field, incredible teacher, understands role, team player,
teamwork is not a preference it is a necessity
thoroughly understands programs
how and why to implement. the goals of the program.
solid trainer, balances small/big picture, clinically skilled
not training but working on how to train, compassion skills
communication with parents and stake holders
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
Communication with supervisors
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
Characteristics of successful staff
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
False beliefs of staff and staff training
common pitfalls
common pitfalls
measure of competency: multiple choice exam
preliminary analysis: competency study
another pitfall
who is doing the training?
- assistant trainer: you want the experts teaching the trainings
- trainer or supervisor: make sure they have the qualifications
pitfall
time
