Relias Learning Courses - RBT EXAM
2023
Asperger's - ANSWER-High functioning Autism. Excel in academics, know about all about a particular
interest and obsess over it, lack street smarts, do not understand idioms, humor, bullying, etc. May
require Special Ed because of their social and behavior abilities. They continue to live at home. May
develop depression and mood disorders. Asperger's is NOT included in the DSMIV.
Dr. Leo Kanner - ANSWER-First identified the constellation of characteristics of Autism in 1943.
"Refrigerator Mothers" - ANSWER-Theory that many believed that the cause of Autism was because of
the lack of maternal warmth amongst parents during the time period 1950's - 1970's. Mothers of Autistic
children were said to have been inadequate mothers which increased depression rates.
Dr. Hans Asperger - ANSWER-Identified Asperger disorder in 1944.
Bernard Rimland - ANSWER-Wrote an article "Infantile Autism" in 1965. It stated that Autism is a
biological disorder. He soon after created the Autism Institute Research Center in 1967.
1980 - ANSWER-Autism was officially apart of the DSMIV. Rain Man was released, first time millions was
introduced to Autism.
Possible Cause of Autism - ANSWER-There is no known cause of Autism. Some believe there are genetic
components, hereditary, medical, vaccines, diet, etc.
Characteristics of Autism - ANSWER-Hyperlexia, echoic, excess or frequent tantrums, movie
talk/scripting, highly self-restricted diets, and repetitive movements.
Echoic - ANSWER-Repeat words or phrases rather than engage in conversation.
, Movie talk/ scripting - ANSWER-Must watch part of movie again and again.
Early signs of Autism - ANSWER-No big smiles, no babbling by 12 months, no words by 24 months,
repetitive movements or objects.
Impact on family - ANSWER-Changes direction of life, strain on marriage, taking care and balancing other
children, hesitate to take part of leisure activities, parents overwhelmed by knowledge they have to
learn, etc.
Biomedical Treatments - ANSWER-Gluten and casein free diets, dietary supplements, chelation therapy,
and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Behavior Educational Intervention - ANSWER-Speech Pathology, structured teaching, ABA and
Occupational Therapy
Psychiatric Medication - ANSWER-Prozac to treat aggression, etc.
Therapy Treatment Options - ANSWER-Sensory integration, Music therapy, Neuro feedback, Animal
assisted therapy.
HIPPA and Confidentiality - ANSWER-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Can only state if
you sign consent forms. Shred documents, double lock system (lock draw in a locked room), Client record
number (CR), and use of initials rather than names.
Ethics in ABA - ANSWER-seeks to protect the rights of its consumers. Avoid dual relationship ex)
babysitting, and Behavioral analyst do not promote the use of unqualified persons.
Ethics should answer 3 basic questions - ANSWER-What is the right thing? What is worth doing? What
does it mean to be a good Behavioral Analyst?
What Determines Ethical Procedures? - ANSWER-Community Standards, Laws, Individual Disability
Education Act (IDEA), Prevailing Philosophes, Individual Freedoms, Client Attitudes and Feelings and
Social Validity (consumer satisfaction).
