Parent & Caregiver Collaboration Flashcards
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A parent disagrees with the BCBA's recommendation to use extinction for their child's tantrums, stating they find it too difficult. The BCBA should:
Answer: Explore the parent's concerns, discuss alternatives, and collaboratively decide on a feasible plan
Collaboration requires exploring caregiver concerns, discussing alternatives, and developing a plan that balances evidence-based practice with family feasibility.
What is the primary purpose of training caregivers to collect data on target behaviors?
Answer: To extend data collection to natural environments and support decision-making
Caregiver data collection extends monitoring to home and community settings, providing a more complete picture of behavior across environments.
A father reports he rarely implements strategies because he works long hours. Which approach best supports his involvement?
Answer: Identify brief, natural opportunities during his existing routine where strategies can be embedded
Embedding strategies within existing routines increases feasibility and generalization without requiring major schedule changes.
When should a BCBA provide a caregiver with written instructions for an intervention?
Answer: As a supplement to active training such as modeling and rehearsal
Written instructions are most effective as a supplement to active training methods like modeling and practice, not as a standalone tool.
A BCBA observes that a caregiver's implementation fidelity drops significantly one week after training. This MOST likely indicates:
Answer: Booster training and ongoing performance feedback are needed
Fidelity decay after initial training is common and typically requires booster sessions and ongoing feedback to maintain performance.
Which of the following is an example of a naturalistic teaching opportunity a caregiver can use during mealtime?
Answer: Prompting the child to request preferred foods using functional communication
Prompting functional communication during naturally occurring mealtime routines is an evidence-based naturalistic teaching strategy.
A BCBA shares progress graphs with a parent during a monthly meeting. The MOST important purpose of this activity is to:
Answer: Promote shared understanding of progress and support collaborative decision-making
Sharing data with caregivers promotes transparency, shared understanding, and collaborative decision-making about the treatment plan.