QASP-S Exam Study Guide using Competency
Guide EXAM 2026 NEWEST EXAM WITH
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ||
LATEST UPDATE 2026-2027 || ASSURED
PASS ||REAL EXAM 2026 EDITION
Functions of Behaviors & Alternatives
Sensory:teach them to ask for desired object/ activity, use preferred
sensory items to create new activities, have sensory time &
structured activity so stimming doesn't take over
Escape:Teach them to say yes/ no, ask for break/ all done, introduce
them to a less preferred activity gradually, change the way you ask
them to do something
Attention: Teach them to tap/ vocalize sign for desired item; give
frequent positive social attn
Tangibles:teach them to ask for object/ activity, Give what they
asked for as soon as appropriate, teach them to get something
themselves, Make sure they are not left too long w/o food/drink/
something meaningful to do.
What is Discrete Trial Training?
a Method of teaching in simplified & structured steps. A skill is
broken down into steps & built up one step at a time. Each attempt is
a "trial".
,Pros of DTT
Scripted to ensure all trials are consistent, can increase motivation &
learning, numerous learning opportunities, can be easily
individualized, clear beginning & end to each trial, can minimize
failures
Cons of DTT
Difficult to generalize, boring, lacks naturalistic reinforcement,
difficulty fading reinforcement
Purpose of Person Centered Planning
ongoing problem solving process used to help ppl w disabilities
plan for the future:
-To look at the ind a different way
-To assist the focus person in gaining control of their own life
-To increase opportunities for participation in the community
-To recognize individual desires, interests & dreams
-Through team effort, develop a plan to turn dreams into reality.
5 steps of DTT
1.Antecedent-sets up the response (SD, environment)
2.Prompt
3. Response
4. Consequence for Correct Response/ Incorrect response
5. Inter-trial interval
, Who is involved in Person Centered Planning?
The focus person & whoever they would like. Works best when there
is an unbiased facilitator & a person to record what is shared. Family
members, professionals, friends, etc may be invited.
Steps of Person Centered Planning: Profiling
1. Develop a history for focus person. (Background, critical events,
medical issues, major developments, important relationships)
2. Description of quality of life for FP. (Comm participation, comm
presence, choices/rights, respect & competence)
3. Personal preferences of FP. (Preferred activities, things they do
not like)
Person Centered Planning Meeting
1. Review the profile. Make comments & observations
2. Review trends/ongoing events in the environment.
3. Share visions for the future to increase opportunities.
4. ID obstacles & opportunities, things that could make vision a
reality
5. ID strategies: action steps for implementation
6. Getting started: ID action steps that can be done in a short time.
7. ID the need for service delivery to be more responsive to ind
needs.
Who was Hans Asperger?
20th century, Austrian Pediatrician who published a profile in 1944 of
four boys with a specific pattern of bx: "autisitic psychopathy".
Guide EXAM 2026 NEWEST EXAM WITH
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ||
LATEST UPDATE 2026-2027 || ASSURED
PASS ||REAL EXAM 2026 EDITION
Functions of Behaviors & Alternatives
Sensory:teach them to ask for desired object/ activity, use preferred
sensory items to create new activities, have sensory time &
structured activity so stimming doesn't take over
Escape:Teach them to say yes/ no, ask for break/ all done, introduce
them to a less preferred activity gradually, change the way you ask
them to do something
Attention: Teach them to tap/ vocalize sign for desired item; give
frequent positive social attn
Tangibles:teach them to ask for object/ activity, Give what they
asked for as soon as appropriate, teach them to get something
themselves, Make sure they are not left too long w/o food/drink/
something meaningful to do.
What is Discrete Trial Training?
a Method of teaching in simplified & structured steps. A skill is
broken down into steps & built up one step at a time. Each attempt is
a "trial".
,Pros of DTT
Scripted to ensure all trials are consistent, can increase motivation &
learning, numerous learning opportunities, can be easily
individualized, clear beginning & end to each trial, can minimize
failures
Cons of DTT
Difficult to generalize, boring, lacks naturalistic reinforcement,
difficulty fading reinforcement
Purpose of Person Centered Planning
ongoing problem solving process used to help ppl w disabilities
plan for the future:
-To look at the ind a different way
-To assist the focus person in gaining control of their own life
-To increase opportunities for participation in the community
-To recognize individual desires, interests & dreams
-Through team effort, develop a plan to turn dreams into reality.
5 steps of DTT
1.Antecedent-sets up the response (SD, environment)
2.Prompt
3. Response
4. Consequence for Correct Response/ Incorrect response
5. Inter-trial interval
, Who is involved in Person Centered Planning?
The focus person & whoever they would like. Works best when there
is an unbiased facilitator & a person to record what is shared. Family
members, professionals, friends, etc may be invited.
Steps of Person Centered Planning: Profiling
1. Develop a history for focus person. (Background, critical events,
medical issues, major developments, important relationships)
2. Description of quality of life for FP. (Comm participation, comm
presence, choices/rights, respect & competence)
3. Personal preferences of FP. (Preferred activities, things they do
not like)
Person Centered Planning Meeting
1. Review the profile. Make comments & observations
2. Review trends/ongoing events in the environment.
3. Share visions for the future to increase opportunities.
4. ID obstacles & opportunities, things that could make vision a
reality
5. ID strategies: action steps for implementation
6. Getting started: ID action steps that can be done in a short time.
7. ID the need for service delivery to be more responsive to ind
needs.
Who was Hans Asperger?
20th century, Austrian Pediatrician who published a profile in 1944 of
four boys with a specific pattern of bx: "autisitic psychopathy".
