ABAT

What diagnosis below is defined as a neurological, lifelong, developmental disorder characterized by excesses and deficits? CORRECT ANSWERS: Autism What is Autism? CORRECT ANSWERS: a neurological, lifelong, developmental disorder characterized by excesses and deficits Who coined the word Autism in 1938? CORRECT ANSWERS: Hans Asperger According to the least restrictive environment we do not want our clients mainstreamed in general education courses. CORRECT ANSWERS: False You noti...

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) CORRECT ANSWERS: connected with IDEA - students spend as much time as possible mainstreamed in general education courses IEP Goals and objectives CORRECT ANSWERS: one annual goal: 3 objectives // smaller benchmarks that the client will meet throughout the year Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) CORRECT ANSWERS: federal law passed in 1975 // required schools to provide education to eligible individuals // Purpose: FAPE - free and public ...

What is autism? CORRECT ANSWERS: A developmental disorder of variable severity that is characterized by difficulty in social interaction and communication and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior -autism as a spectrum disorder with a triad of primary impairments What are the triad of impairments? CORRECT ANSWERS: 1. Social 2. Communication 3. Restrictive/Repetitive Behavior What are common characteristics of social/communication? CORRECT ANSWERS: -intrusiv...

Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) CORRECT ANSWERS: -Observation tool for teachers to record individual progress toward the achievement of four desired results... *Socially & personally competent *Effective Learners *show physical & motor Competence *safe & healthy Desired results for Families (DRDP) CORRECT ANSWERS: *families support their child's learning and development *families achieve their own goals Skills streaming CORRECT ANSWERS: -A social skills training meth...

BCBA - D CORRECT ANSWERS: most advanced credential, w/ doctorate degree in related field, previously a BCBA BCBA CORRECT ANSWERS: masters in related field, specific coursework in ABA, completed supervision training hours, passed BCBA exam Who can practice ABA without supervision/act as supervisors? CORRECT ANSWERS: BCBA-D & BCBA BCaBA CORRECT ANSWERS: bachelors in related field, coursework in ABA, training & supervision hours, passed BCBA, CAN'T work alone, but may supervise RBT's...