QASP S STUDY GUIDE 108 2026 EXAM
PREPARATION PACK KEY BEHAVIOR
INTERVENTION STRATEGIES AND SAMPLE
QUESTIONS WITH EXPLANATIONS
◉ Security of records. Answer: to maintain the confidentiality of
patient's prescriptions or drug orders, there shall exist adequate
safeguards for security of the records whether kept manually or in
an ADP system
◉ Client confidentiality. Answer: the obligation to retain all
communications of any sort that occur within the therapist-client
relationship as private and privileged
◉ Exceptions to client confidentiality. Answer: - a duty to warn (if
someone plans on killing someone)
- suspected child or elder abuse
- direct threat against a direct entity
(make sure patient knows you cannot promise to keep secrets)
◉ Privileged information. Answer: client information that the
professional cannot be legally required to provide; information that
an accountant obtains from a client is confidential but not privileged
,◉ Dual relationships between an RBT and a client include. Answer: -
babysitting or provided respite care for a client that you work with
- attending a social gathering at the invitation of a client or his
mother
- providing treatment services to the son or daughter of a friend
◉ Unethical relationship with client. Answer: sexual or romantic
relationships with clients directly violate one of the fundamental
principles of professional ethical behavior — nonmaleficence, or
avoiding actions that cause harm.
◉ Duty to warn. Answer: mental health professional's responsibility
to break confidentiality and notify the potential victim whom a
client has specifically threatened
◉ Duty to report. Answer: legal responsibility of health and
education professionals to report suspected abuse, neglect, self-
harm, or harm to others
◉ Steps in mandated reporting. Answer: reports can be make by
calling 1-855-GA-Child (1-855-422-4453) or online at
cps.dhs.ga.gov. The Department of Family and Child Services (DFCS)
receives the report and then sends out a social worker to determines
if there is cause for an investigation
,◉ IDEA. Answer: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA) is a law that makes available a free appropriate public
education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation
and ensures special education and related services to those children
◉ LRE. Answer: Least Restrictive Environment where children
receive their special education services
◉ IEP. Answer: If your child receives special education and related
services, it is required that he/she have an Individualized Education
Program (IEP). The IEP will address your child's unique abilities and
needs and describe how he/she will access the general curriculum.
◉ ADA. Answer: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a
federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people
with disabilities in everyday activities
◉ 504 Plan. Answer: a plan developed to ensure that a child who has
a disability identified under the law and is attending an elementary
or secondary educational institution receives accommodations that
will ensure their academic success and access to the learning
environment
, ◉ Rehabilitation act. Answer: act that prohibits discrimination
based on physical or mental disabilities
◉ Purpose of positive behavior supports. Answer: involves learning
more about the environment in which a child or adult lives, and
working collaboratively with everyone in that setting to design
strategies for promoting positive social and communication skills
◉ Components of positive behavior supports. Answer: - prevention
strategies
- the instruction of replacement skills
- new ways to respond to problem behavior
- lifestyle outcome goals
◉ Purpose of person centered planning. Answer: help a person
achieve their goals, get the life they want for themselves, and help
them reach their vision of a good life
◉ Key elements of person centered planning. Answer: - respectful
and empowering
- uses a trauma-responsive approach
- makes connections throughout the plan
- detailed and thorough
- clear outcomes and experiences
PREPARATION PACK KEY BEHAVIOR
INTERVENTION STRATEGIES AND SAMPLE
QUESTIONS WITH EXPLANATIONS
◉ Security of records. Answer: to maintain the confidentiality of
patient's prescriptions or drug orders, there shall exist adequate
safeguards for security of the records whether kept manually or in
an ADP system
◉ Client confidentiality. Answer: the obligation to retain all
communications of any sort that occur within the therapist-client
relationship as private and privileged
◉ Exceptions to client confidentiality. Answer: - a duty to warn (if
someone plans on killing someone)
- suspected child or elder abuse
- direct threat against a direct entity
(make sure patient knows you cannot promise to keep secrets)
◉ Privileged information. Answer: client information that the
professional cannot be legally required to provide; information that
an accountant obtains from a client is confidential but not privileged
,◉ Dual relationships between an RBT and a client include. Answer: -
babysitting or provided respite care for a client that you work with
- attending a social gathering at the invitation of a client or his
mother
- providing treatment services to the son or daughter of a friend
◉ Unethical relationship with client. Answer: sexual or romantic
relationships with clients directly violate one of the fundamental
principles of professional ethical behavior — nonmaleficence, or
avoiding actions that cause harm.
◉ Duty to warn. Answer: mental health professional's responsibility
to break confidentiality and notify the potential victim whom a
client has specifically threatened
◉ Duty to report. Answer: legal responsibility of health and
education professionals to report suspected abuse, neglect, self-
harm, or harm to others
◉ Steps in mandated reporting. Answer: reports can be make by
calling 1-855-GA-Child (1-855-422-4453) or online at
cps.dhs.ga.gov. The Department of Family and Child Services (DFCS)
receives the report and then sends out a social worker to determines
if there is cause for an investigation
,◉ IDEA. Answer: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA) is a law that makes available a free appropriate public
education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation
and ensures special education and related services to those children
◉ LRE. Answer: Least Restrictive Environment where children
receive their special education services
◉ IEP. Answer: If your child receives special education and related
services, it is required that he/she have an Individualized Education
Program (IEP). The IEP will address your child's unique abilities and
needs and describe how he/she will access the general curriculum.
◉ ADA. Answer: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a
federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people
with disabilities in everyday activities
◉ 504 Plan. Answer: a plan developed to ensure that a child who has
a disability identified under the law and is attending an elementary
or secondary educational institution receives accommodations that
will ensure their academic success and access to the learning
environment
, ◉ Rehabilitation act. Answer: act that prohibits discrimination
based on physical or mental disabilities
◉ Purpose of positive behavior supports. Answer: involves learning
more about the environment in which a child or adult lives, and
working collaboratively with everyone in that setting to design
strategies for promoting positive social and communication skills
◉ Components of positive behavior supports. Answer: - prevention
strategies
- the instruction of replacement skills
- new ways to respond to problem behavior
- lifestyle outcome goals
◉ Purpose of person centered planning. Answer: help a person
achieve their goals, get the life they want for themselves, and help
them reach their vision of a good life
◉ Key elements of person centered planning. Answer: - respectful
and empowering
- uses a trauma-responsive approach
- makes connections throughout the plan
- detailed and thorough
- clear outcomes and experiences
