BCAT Ethics and Legal Considerations 2

Question 1

A BCAT receives a gift from a grateful parent after a successful therapy milestone. What is the most ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

Decline the gift and explain the professional boundary policy

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Accept the gift graciously to maintain rapport

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Accept only if the gift is under $25

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Ask a supervisor to accept the gift on your behalf

Question 2

Under IDEA, which term describes the legally mandated document outlining a student's special education services and goals?

Accepted Answer

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Answer

Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)

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Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)

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Service Agreement (SA)

Question 3

A BCAT notices a colleague using a punishment procedure not approved in the client's behavior plan. What should the BCAT do first?

Accepted Answer

Address it with the colleague and if unresolved escalate to a supervisor

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Ignore it since it is the colleague's case

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Immediately report it to law enforcement

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Document it privately and monitor for recurrence

Question 4

Which federal law specifically prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs receiving federal financial assistance?

Accepted Answer

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

Answer

ADA Title II

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IDEA Part B

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HIPAA Privacy Rule

Question 5

Informed consent for ABA services for a minor must be obtained from whom?

Accepted Answer

The legal guardian or parent of the minor

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The minor client if they are over age 10

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The assigned BCBA only

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The school district in which the child is enrolled

Question 6

A BCAT is asked by a supervisor to skip session documentation to save time. The BCAT should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse and explain that accurate documentation is an ethical and legal obligation

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Comply since supervisors have authority over technicians

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Skip documentation only for short sessions

Answer

Document after the next session instead

Question 7

What does 'least restrictive environment' mean in the context of special education law?

Accepted Answer

Students with disabilities should be educated alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate

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Students must be placed in the smallest classroom available

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Restrictive behavioral procedures must never be used

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Students may not receive services outside of general education settings