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
Replacement behavior
Behavior taught to displace problem behavior and help the individual meet a functional need
“Fair Pair”
For every behavior targeted for reduction, appropriate behavior is targeted for increase
3 main elements of a formal BIP
Antecedent-based interventions
Consequence-based interventions
Teaching strategies/protocols
Antecedent-based interventions
Procedures to prevent occurrences of problem behavior
Consequence-based interventions
Procedures to decrease problem behavior over time
Teaching strategies/protocols
Procedures to teach alternative responses and other skills
Target environments in the BIP
Where the BIP will be in effect (home, school, work, etc.)
Response measures in the BIP
Numerically qualifies behavior for tracking and evaluation over time
Selection of response measures
Based on environmental assessment, target behavior characteristics and available resources
2 main types of response measures
Dimensional quantities
Dimensionless quantities
Data collection of response measures in BIP
Who will collect data
What type of data will be collected
When collection periods will occur
How long data collection periods will last
Data collection in the step-by-step BIP
Gives precise instructions on data collection procedures
Data collection in the formal BIP
Outlines data processes by identifying how and to whom the data will be reported
Reliability checks
Assesses treatment integrity of procedures written in the BIP
Training plan in BIP
Ensures consistency when implementing the behavior plan
Characteristics of the BIP training plan
Includes who, what, and where to train, length of training, and type of competency check
Competency-based training
Individual demonstrates mastery in demonstrating various skills during training
Characteristics of BIP monitoring plan
Who will monitor and for how long, what tool to use, and how feedback is delivered
Generalization in the BIP
Procedures to obtain generalization of the broad behavior plan results
Signatures and consents in the BIP
Indicates consent and authorization for implementing the plan
Data sheets linked to the BIP
Helps caregivers recall target behaviors, definitions, program components, etc.
Consent
Consumers give explicit written permission of all BIP components
Prior administrative approval
Additional approval required from those with direct legal responsibility for consumer safety
Restrictive procedures
Interventions which restrict an individual’s rights in some way
3 types of restraints
Supportive/protective devices
Contingently applied restraints
Emergency procedures
5 characteristics of BIP training
Occurs before implementation Ongoing Competency-based Provide opportunity for feedback Supervisor-involvement in live setting
Program meetings
Meetings with caregivers to discuss program progress and challenges
4 key elements for program meetings
Regularly occurring
Scheduled in advance
A safe place to discuss ideas and failures
Document decisions in writing
Peer review
Behavior analysts who review BIPs in their local area
6 groups providing BIP oversight
Peer Review Committee Human Rights Treatment Committee Advocacy groups State identified oversight boards Legal counsel (in rare cases) IRBs and HRCs (research oversight)
Fading out behavior plans
Generalize BIP and transfer control to natural enviornment
Terminate the case
End services once the identified quantified objectives in the BIP are reached
Timeline for storage/destruction of records
Maintain case files for (destroy after a period of) 7 years
