QASP-S EXAM PRACTICE GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED
◉ Define positive programming. Answer: "gradual educational
process" for behavior change involving systematic instruction in
more effective ways of behaving, teaches new behavior over time
◉ Define operational definition. Answer: describes what the
behavior or behaviors of interest look like in a way that is
observable, measurable, and repeatable
◉ Topography. Answer: what behavior looks like
◉ Define advocacy. Answer: speaking up or acting on behalf of a
client to ensure that the client gets the respect, resources and
support that they need
◉ Who is the father of behaviorism?. Answer: John B. Watson
◉ What are the elements of behavior skills training?. Answer: 1.
Instruction
2. Modeling
3. Role playing
,4. Rehearsal
5. Feedback
◉ When doing supervision and providing feedback you want it to
be.... Answer: Positive sandwich: it's clear, concise, and timely
◉ What are some elements of poor supervision?. Answer: 1.
Personal
2. Negative
3. Keep in mind that you need to pull back ethically (no close
friendships)
4. Bias
5. No feedback
◉ It's important to understand cultural differences/awareness.
Answer: It will lead to a more effective supervision
◉ Systems of evaluating staff performance. Answer: 1. Supervision
2. Feedback form
3. Behavior skills training
◉ How do you monitor treatment and program integrity?. Answer:
1. Go for supervision
,2. See how goals are being ran
3. Checking data (accurate)
4. When not in supervision look at data collection and see if it makes
sense for that client
◉ Define common characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD). Answer: 1 behavior
2 social interaction
3 communication
◉ Define deficits of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Answer: 1
impaired communication,
2 impaired reciprocal social interaction
3 restricted,repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behaviors or
interests.
◉ Identify the currently accepted prevalence rates of Autism.
Answer: 2014: 1 in 42 boys (Autism: teaching does make a
difference)
2018: 1 in every 44
2025: 1 in every 31
1 in 4 more times common in males
, ◉ Triad of impairments. Answer: 1. Social Interaction
2. Social communication
3. Social Imagination
◉ Triad of impairments (social interactions). Answer: 1. lack of
interest in others
2. being aloof, distant not paying attention
3. being alone & withdrawn
4. using inappropriate or strange social behavior because they find it
difficult to express feelings, needs, or emotions
5. lack of social skills
6. difficulties in making & maintaining friendships
7. lack of understanding about friends & strangers
◉ Triad of impairments (social communication). Answer: 1. not fully
understanding the meaning of fcaial expressions, common gestures
or tone of voice
2. echolalia (repition of what was said)
3. difficulties in understanding jokes & sarcasim
4. making up words
5. unusal pattern of verbal communication
6. inappropiate tone of voice
7. difficult differentiating between "I" and "you"
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED
◉ Define positive programming. Answer: "gradual educational
process" for behavior change involving systematic instruction in
more effective ways of behaving, teaches new behavior over time
◉ Define operational definition. Answer: describes what the
behavior or behaviors of interest look like in a way that is
observable, measurable, and repeatable
◉ Topography. Answer: what behavior looks like
◉ Define advocacy. Answer: speaking up or acting on behalf of a
client to ensure that the client gets the respect, resources and
support that they need
◉ Who is the father of behaviorism?. Answer: John B. Watson
◉ What are the elements of behavior skills training?. Answer: 1.
Instruction
2. Modeling
3. Role playing
,4. Rehearsal
5. Feedback
◉ When doing supervision and providing feedback you want it to
be.... Answer: Positive sandwich: it's clear, concise, and timely
◉ What are some elements of poor supervision?. Answer: 1.
Personal
2. Negative
3. Keep in mind that you need to pull back ethically (no close
friendships)
4. Bias
5. No feedback
◉ It's important to understand cultural differences/awareness.
Answer: It will lead to a more effective supervision
◉ Systems of evaluating staff performance. Answer: 1. Supervision
2. Feedback form
3. Behavior skills training
◉ How do you monitor treatment and program integrity?. Answer:
1. Go for supervision
,2. See how goals are being ran
3. Checking data (accurate)
4. When not in supervision look at data collection and see if it makes
sense for that client
◉ Define common characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD). Answer: 1 behavior
2 social interaction
3 communication
◉ Define deficits of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Answer: 1
impaired communication,
2 impaired reciprocal social interaction
3 restricted,repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behaviors or
interests.
◉ Identify the currently accepted prevalence rates of Autism.
Answer: 2014: 1 in 42 boys (Autism: teaching does make a
difference)
2018: 1 in every 44
2025: 1 in every 31
1 in 4 more times common in males
, ◉ Triad of impairments. Answer: 1. Social Interaction
2. Social communication
3. Social Imagination
◉ Triad of impairments (social interactions). Answer: 1. lack of
interest in others
2. being aloof, distant not paying attention
3. being alone & withdrawn
4. using inappropriate or strange social behavior because they find it
difficult to express feelings, needs, or emotions
5. lack of social skills
6. difficulties in making & maintaining friendships
7. lack of understanding about friends & strangers
◉ Triad of impairments (social communication). Answer: 1. not fully
understanding the meaning of fcaial expressions, common gestures
or tone of voice
2. echolalia (repition of what was said)
3. difficulties in understanding jokes & sarcasim
4. making up words
5. unusal pattern of verbal communication
6. inappropiate tone of voice
7. difficult differentiating between "I" and "you"
