According to autism partnership foundation what are the rbt standards

What is applied behavior analysis?

-The science in which the principles of the analysis of behavior are applied systematically to improve socially significant behavior


-and experimentation is used to identify the variables responsible for behavior change.

What are the six key components of ABA?

1- ABA is guided by the attitudes and methods of scientific inquiry


2- All procedures are described and implemented in a systematic, technological manner


3- Not all means of changing behavior qualify as ABA; only those derived from the basic principles of behavior


4- Focus on socially significant behavior


5- Meaningful improvement in important behavior


6- Analyze the factors responsible for improvement

What is a Behavior Analyst?

-Individual who holds bcba/bcaba credential


-authorized by the bacb board to provide supervision, or a coordinator of bacb approved course sequences.


-Bcba has masters degree. Bcaba has bachelors degree.

What is an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician)?

-Has completed an approved course of a minimum of 40 hours

-completion of a competency test

-passes bacb certification exam.

What are Behavior-analytic services?

-Based on principles and procedures of behavior analysis


-designed to change behavior in socially significant ways.


-Services can include: treatment, assessment, training, consultation, managing and supervising others, teaching, and delivery continuing education.

What is a behavior-change program?

A formal, written document that describes in technological detail every assessment and treatment and treatment task necessary to achieve stated goals.

Refers to any recipient or beneficiary of professional services provided by a behavior analyst, including:


A- the direct recipient of services


B- the parent, relative, legal representative or legal guardian of the recipient of services


C- the employer, agency representative, institutional representative, or third-party contractor for services of the behavior analyst


D- any other individual or entity that is a known beneficiary of services or who would normally be construed as a "client" or "client-surrogate"


Note- this term does not include third-party insurers or payers, unless the behavior analyst is hired directly under contract with the third-party insurer or payer

Anyone involved or wishing to be involved with client's services. Ex. Therapists, doctors, family members, etc.

What is a functional assessment , or functional behavior assessment (FBA)?

A category of procedures used to formally assess the possible environment causes of problem behavior. Procedures can include: informant assessments, direct observation in the natural environment, and functional analysis.


(Develop a hypothesis about the "reasons" for a child's problem behavior)

What are Multiple Relationships?

A relationship where the behavior analyst is in both a behavior-analytic role and a non-behavior-analytic role simultaneously with a client, supervisee, or someone closely associated with or related to the client.


Ex. Being both RBT and babysitter, or dating the parent of a client

What are behavioral excesses?

Any behavior we need to reduce. Not necessarily a harmful behavior.

How often will an RBT be evaluated?

Every 90 days or twice per year.

What is an RBT responsible for?

1) collect accurate data


2) implement the behavior plan

What is Evidence-Based Practice?

1) practitioner is relying on the best available research and clinical expertise while taking into account the client's characteristics.


**2) effectiveness of treatment must have been shown in at least two independent research setting with sample size of 9 or more for single-subject designs.


3) the studies must have used a treatment manual, reliable and valid outcome measures, and appropriate data analysis

What is people first language?

Putting the person before the disability.


Ex. Not an autistic child, a child with autism. Not a cancer patient, a patient with cancer.


They're not defined by their disability. All people have the right to a dignified life.

A type of skills assessment to determine a child's strengths and the supports they require

What percent of your time will you receive BCBA supervision?

A minimum of 5% of the time per month you spend providing behavior analytic services


Two face to face and real-time supervision sessions per month


One of two monthly sessions can occur in a small group

What will your BCBA check for in an observation session?

1) data review and data reliability checks


2) treatment integrity checks to ensure prescribed procedures are implemented as specified


3) audit of program implementation


(Accurate data, carrying out behavior plan)

What feedback will you get from your BCBA?

GoT TACOS


Goal reinforced (completing a preference assessment, completed billing)


Tangible and transparent (meeting notes)


Timely (follow up occurs in a timely manner via email correspondence)


Actionable (not ambiguous)


Consistent (an agenda)


Ongoing (uninterrupted)


Specific (your career is being guided based on your needs and interests)

What are the three parts of cultural awareness?

Ethnicity

Religion

Personal preferences

What is it called when your BCBA checks the accuracy of your data?

What is treatment integrity, or procedural reliability?

When your BCBA checks on how accurately you implement your clinical and educational procedures.

Who does an RBT receive feedback from?

BCBA supervisor, client, family, school administrators.

Making available to all people with disabilities the patterns of life and conditions of everyday living which are as close as possible to regular circumstances and way of life of our society.

What is the criterion for an Operational Definition?

1- Objectivity (observable characteristics of behavior)


2- Clarity (definition clear to anyone)


3- Completeness


Setting

Other people

Sounds or motion

Demands imposed

Biological context (change

in meds, divorce)


What is the Functional Behavior Assessment Process?

1- indirect assessment (interviews, reviewing records, surveys)


2- direct assessment (observing the behavior with ABC data, scatterplot, anecdotal notes)


*1&2 are initial when unsure of target behaviors, no manipulation of environment


3- functional analysis (not always necessary, reinforcing behavior to see what makes it increase)

What is an ABC assessment?

Recording behaviors, antecedents, and consequences

Shows correlations between behavior and time of day, activity, people and locations.

What are the steps of the scientific process?

Describe

Explain

Predict

Control

What are areas of Responsible Conduct of Behavior?

1- reliance on scientific knowledge, use data to make decisions


2- boundaries of competence (work with groups you have experience and knowledge working with)


3- maintaining competence through professional development


4- integrity (honesty, professionalism, and respect)


5- professional and scientific relationships (no discrimination)


6- multiple relationships and conflict of interest (babysit client, accept gifts for services)


7- exploitative relationships (don't take advantage of your superiority over someone)

What is a Behavior Analyst's responsibility to clients?

1- responsibility


2- rights and prerogatives of clients


3- maintain confidentiality


4- maintain records (stored behind two locked doors, password counts)


5- documenting professional work and research


6- records and data (keep for 7 years)


7- disclosures


8- assessing behavior

What are three options for maintaining your clinical knowledge?

Read journal articles, attend conferences, online training

What length of time are you required to maintain client records?

What are two common actions that result in violation of a client' confidentiality?

Speaking of them in public


Losing client documents

What are harmful reinforcers?

Candy for a diabetic client, drugs

What is your obligation to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board?

Providing timely and accurate information

What are the functions of behavior?

(Why they're doing the behavior)


EATS


Escape

Attention

Tangible

Sensory/Automatic

What is the Behavior Analysis Process?

1- describe a problem in behavioral terms


2- conduct assessments


3- select target behaviors


4- devise and implement behavior change programs


5- evaluate behavior change programs

What are RBT standards?

Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) eligibility requirements: The RBT® credential requires applicants to meet minimum age and education standards, obtain 40 hours of acceptable training, successfully complete a Competency Assessment, and a criminal background check then pass the RBT Exam.

Which of the following is one of the requirements to obtain the RBT credential?

To obtain an RBT credential from the BACB, applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess a minimum of a high school diploma or national equivalent, complete a criminal background check, pass the RBT Competency Assessment, undergo at least 40 hours of training and pass the RBT exam.

What is the main purpose of RBT training?

RBT training provides for the skill acquisition and preparation for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) RBT examination.

What is an example of a soft skill RBT?

Soft skill examples include communication skills, such as voice inflection and gestures. They also include attributes such as adaptability and flexibility.