Parent & Caregiver Collaboration Flashcards
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A caregiver asks the BCBA to teach their child to stop crying in public to avoid embarrassment. The BCBA should first:
Answer: Conduct a functional assessment to understand the function of the crying
Before designing any intervention, a functional assessment is necessary to identify why the behavior occurs and select an appropriate treatment.
Which ethical principle is most directly relevant when a BCBA shares confidential client information with a caregiver without the client's assent?
Answer: Confidentiality and privacy
Even when caregivers are involved, BCBAs must consider the client's right to confidentiality and privacy per the BACB Ethics Code.
A grandmother who primarily cares for a child on weekends is resistant to attending training sessions. The BEST approach is to:
Answer: Offer flexible training formats such as video models or brief home visits that fit her schedule
Flexible training formats accommodate different caregivers' schedules and increase the likelihood of generalization across all environments.
A parent insists on using a punishment procedure they found online, which has no empirical support. The BCBA should:
Answer: Explain the importance of evidence-based practices and recommend scientifically supported alternatives
BCBAs are ethically obligated to advocate for evidence-based practices while respectfully educating caregivers about the evidence base.
Which of the following represents the highest level of caregiver involvement in ABA services?
Answer: Caregiver receives training and implements strategies independently in daily routines
Independent implementation of strategies across daily routines represents the highest level of caregiver involvement and maximizes generalization.
A BCBA is preparing to conduct parent training in Spanish with a family that speaks limited English. The BCBA does not speak Spanish. The MOST appropriate action is to:
Answer: Obtain a qualified interpreter or refer to a BCBA fluent in Spanish
Qualified interpreters or bilingual providers ensure accurate communication, which is essential for effective and ethical parent training.
What does 'generalization programming' mean in the context of parent training?
Answer: Designing training so parents can apply learned skills across varied settings, behaviors, and situations
Generalization programming in parent training means systematically designing training so skills transfer across different settings, people, and behaviors.