Parent & Caregiver Collaboration Flashcards
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A parent reports that their child's problem behavior only occurs at home and not at the clinic. What should the BCBA do first?
Answer: Conduct a functional assessment in the home environment
Behavior is often setting-specific, so a functional assessment in the home is necessary to understand the variables maintaining the behavior there.
Which of the following best describes 'behavioral skills training' (BST) when teaching caregivers?
Answer: Instructions, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback delivered in sequence
BST consists of four components delivered together: instructions, modeling, rehearsal (practice), and feedback.
A BCBA notices that a caregiver consistently provides reinforcement after problem behavior during training. The BEST initial response is to:
Answer: Provide private, supportive feedback after the session
Private, constructive feedback after sessions preserves rapport and avoids embarrassing the caregiver during client interactions.
Parent training goals should primarily be driven by:
Answer: The family's values, priorities, and the child's individualized needs
Ethical ABA practice requires that intervention goals be socially significant and reflect the family's priorities and the client's individual needs.
A caregiver struggles to implement a token economy correctly across multiple training sessions. Which strategy is most appropriate?
Answer: Task-analyze the procedure and re-teach each step with additional modeling
When a caregiver struggles, breaking the procedure into smaller steps with repeated modeling and practice is the evidence-based approach.
Which measure best evaluates whether parent training has been successful?
Answer: Direct observation of the parent correctly implementing the procedure
Direct observation of correct implementation is the most objective and valid measure of parent training success.
A BCBA is working with a family from a culture that views seeking behavioral services as stigmatizing. The BCBA should:
Answer: Acknowledge and respect cultural perspectives while adapting communication and service delivery
Culturally competent practice requires acknowledging cultural differences and adapting services while maintaining scientific integrity.