Unit 1 (video 5) ASRs Flashcards
What must be met before accepting a case?
the individual’s need align with the benefits of service, clients must want services, provider must have the time and resources to deliver service.
The first step to take before beginning a preliminary assessment is to:
determine who has the authority to consent for services. - The first step in a preliminary assessment is to determine who has the authority to give consent for services to ensure that the individual or agency providing the referral has authority and consent to discuss sensitive information about the case with that individual.
Behavioral assessment first informs a behavior analyst’s decision on:
whether or not to intervene. - By conducting a behavioral assessment, a behavior analyst will gather enough information on whether to intervene and pursue behavioral services for the referred behavior. If they decide to intervene, the behavior will subsequently determine how much to intervene, where to intervene, and how much to charge for services.
John completes an initial phone screening, decides this case is an appropriate fit for his caseload, and completes initial paperwork with the client’s parents. What is the next step he should take in the preliminary assessment?
Conduct an initial records review of client documents and archival data. - The six steps of preliminary assessment are: (1) Determine who has authority to give consent, (2) determine if you have all needed resources to take the case, (3) complete initial paperwork, (4) complete the initial records review, (5) meet the client, and (6) document the disposition. John has completed steps 1, 2, and 3, so he should now start step 4. Collecting ABC data, meeting for interviews, and writing the treatment plan are all later steps in the assessment process.
Bernice, a BCBA, is completing the intake paperwork for Sarah, a new client on her caseload. What should Bernice have already done as part of the preliminary assessment prior to completing intake paperwork?
determine if she has the permission, time, resources and skills.
