unit 6 Flashcards
Referral/screening Indirect assessment Descriptive assessment Preference assessment Functional analysis
5 activities to complete prior to the BIP
Indicate client & caregiver bx change
Based on functional assessment
Conceptually systematic
Fits with values, resources, & skills
Includes SR+ & least intrusive procedures
5 necessary features of a behavior plan
Staff/caregiver issues
Funding/administrative support
Time & availability of BCBA
3 considerations to evaluate prior to BIP
Determine if procedures are effective &
realistic in natural environment
Use of probes in the BIP
Formal
Step-by-step
2 types of behavior intervention plans
For the clinical record, described in
conceptual terms, linked to outcome
statements
Formal behavior plan
Brief guide for caregivers/staff, written to
avoid jargon, & functions as task analysis
Step-by-step intervention plan
Client name, birth, date of plan,
name/credential of BIP creator, current
status of plan
Basic information listed in BIP
Describes the broad goal of services & why
the individual needs them
Rationale for BIP
Statements about lifestyle changes to
enhance an individual’s quality of life
Outcomes
Family profile Living situation Educational/job status Preferred/non-preferred activities/foods Special skills Functional deficits Social relationships Other professional services received
Consumer profile information in the BIP
Important medical issues that may/may not
be related to issues in BIP
Diagnostic and medical information in the
BIP
List of prescribed medications that could
affect bx
Medication in the BIP
Medications used for behavioral purposes
Psychotropic medication
Medication’s indirect effect on behavior
Secondary effect
Medication’s direct effect on behavior
Side effect
Descriptive assessment tool used Who was interviewed # of observations made Time period of assessment Pattern and sequence analysis
Functional assessment information in the
BIP
List of reduction target bx’s & their
operational definitions
Problem behavior in the BIP
Predicts the onset of the target bx for
reduction
Precursors
Only includes the bx in the operational
definition
Response definitions
Includes both antecedents and the bx in the
operational definition
Functional response definitions
Identifies potential reinforcers to assist with
interventions based on SR+
Preference assessment in the BIP
Bx taught to displace problem bx & help the
individual meet a functional need
Replacement behavior
For every behavior targeted for reduction,
appropriate bx is targeted for increase
“Fair Pair”