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