40 Hour RBT Training (11-20) Exam With Complete
Solutions A+ Graded
Augmentative and Alternative Communication - ANSWER Ways of communicating that
do not rely on speaking.
Sign Language - ANSWER A system of communication that uses signs of the hands and
other body language such as facial expression and posture to convey meaning
formal sign language - ANSWER has vocabulary, grammar, and syntax
-Generally used by people who are culturally deaf (have never heard spoken words).
Examples: American Sign Language, British Sign Language, etc
Pidgin sign langauges - ANSWER -Blends sign form formal sign language with regional
spoken language
-Usually used by people who have lost their hearing (native spoken language users).
idiosyncratic signing - ANSWER -Usually not a fully formed language - no
grammar/syntax
-Signs may or may not come from formal signing lexicons
-most used by individuals with language disorders, unrelated to hearing loss
Behavior analytic teaching of signs - ANSWER -manding
-tacting
-intraverables
,American Sign Language is a word-for-word translation of American English. - ANSWER
false
Which form of sign language is used frequently by native oral speakers who later
become deaf and study ASL? - ANSWER pidgin sign
It is not common that the clients RBTs work with utilize idiosyncratic signs. - ANSWER
false
Sign language learning detracts from an individual's ability to learn to speak. - ANSWER.
False
What form of language training requires the most sign language fluency on the part of
the RBT? - ANSWER. Intraverbals
picture based communication system: populations served - ANSWER -Non-speaking
individuals
-individuals who can benefits from environmental cues for correct responding
-people who have difficulty understanding spoken directions
picture communication symbols - ANSWER -understood by others with ease
-no speaking on the part of the partner
-very little fine motor skill required on the part of the partner
-easily added to
Picture communication is easily understood by naive communication partners. -
ANSWER true
Individuals using picture communication may _______________ or _____________________
,the pictures. - ANSWER point to ; exchange
Picture communication is only used by individuals who do not have speech. - ANSWER
false
a type of picture communication used to demonstrate contingency - SPEAK first -then
do something
PECS is mainly used to -SAY -mandoing
Speech Generating devices ANSWER- for who : people with disabilities, their disability
affects their ability to effectively communicate.
- What type speech genrating decives With A KEYBOARD
The individual has some ability to talk unsupported he or she must have one of these
Speech Generating Devices. -ANSWER- false
Some devices will allow a person to say any word they can think of, even if it was not
pre-programmed. - ANSWER True
A person with a complex vocabulary and multiple motor impairments would probably
prefer - ANSWER a stand along speech generating device
Only persons who have the ability to touch a screen or keyboard accurately can use a
speech-generating device - ANSWER false
In order to utilize a larger array of vocabulary words on an SGD, a user need to have
___________________ skills. - ANSWER match to sample
Who conducts an AAC assessment? - ANSWER SLP's
Verbal imitation skills - ANSWER -Low verbal imitation skills are an indicator that AAC
should be tried.
-Voice-output devices may lead to speech development due to modeling effects
, -Sign language has been shown to facilitate the development of oral speech better than
picture communication
fine motor skills - ANSWER Sign language develops better for learners who have better
fine motor skills
Executive Functioning Skills - ANSWER Fluent sign language requires good executive
functioning skills
Visual Acuity - ANSWER Visual systems require adequate vision to see the icons
Braille symbols could be used if the person reads Braille
Social Approach Behaviors - ANSWER Picture symbols require more willingness to
approach others, especially if using picture exchange.
Practical Considerations - ANSWER Cost - high tech devices can be expensive.
Responsible use - high tech devices reduce the ability to communicate when out for
repairs
Motivation to use - child preference should be considered
Community support - impractical to train the child if her community will not learn to
communicate with her
Complexity - All modes range from simple to complex; must shape with the child's ability
AAC training - ANSWER -BCBA collaboration with SLP
-verbal behavior methods
-functional communication training
mand trainng in FCT - ANSWER FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION TRAINING
Teaches children whose verbal behavior has developed abnormally to get needs met
through communication instead of misbehavior. Immediate gratification behavior is
Solutions A+ Graded
Augmentative and Alternative Communication - ANSWER Ways of communicating that
do not rely on speaking.
Sign Language - ANSWER A system of communication that uses signs of the hands and
other body language such as facial expression and posture to convey meaning
formal sign language - ANSWER has vocabulary, grammar, and syntax
-Generally used by people who are culturally deaf (have never heard spoken words).
Examples: American Sign Language, British Sign Language, etc
Pidgin sign langauges - ANSWER -Blends sign form formal sign language with regional
spoken language
-Usually used by people who have lost their hearing (native spoken language users).
idiosyncratic signing - ANSWER -Usually not a fully formed language - no
grammar/syntax
-Signs may or may not come from formal signing lexicons
-most used by individuals with language disorders, unrelated to hearing loss
Behavior analytic teaching of signs - ANSWER -manding
-tacting
-intraverables
,American Sign Language is a word-for-word translation of American English. - ANSWER
false
Which form of sign language is used frequently by native oral speakers who later
become deaf and study ASL? - ANSWER pidgin sign
It is not common that the clients RBTs work with utilize idiosyncratic signs. - ANSWER
false
Sign language learning detracts from an individual's ability to learn to speak. - ANSWER.
False
What form of language training requires the most sign language fluency on the part of
the RBT? - ANSWER. Intraverbals
picture based communication system: populations served - ANSWER -Non-speaking
individuals
-individuals who can benefits from environmental cues for correct responding
-people who have difficulty understanding spoken directions
picture communication symbols - ANSWER -understood by others with ease
-no speaking on the part of the partner
-very little fine motor skill required on the part of the partner
-easily added to
Picture communication is easily understood by naive communication partners. -
ANSWER true
Individuals using picture communication may _______________ or _____________________
,the pictures. - ANSWER point to ; exchange
Picture communication is only used by individuals who do not have speech. - ANSWER
false
a type of picture communication used to demonstrate contingency - SPEAK first -then
do something
PECS is mainly used to -SAY -mandoing
Speech Generating devices ANSWER- for who : people with disabilities, their disability
affects their ability to effectively communicate.
- What type speech genrating decives With A KEYBOARD
The individual has some ability to talk unsupported he or she must have one of these
Speech Generating Devices. -ANSWER- false
Some devices will allow a person to say any word they can think of, even if it was not
pre-programmed. - ANSWER True
A person with a complex vocabulary and multiple motor impairments would probably
prefer - ANSWER a stand along speech generating device
Only persons who have the ability to touch a screen or keyboard accurately can use a
speech-generating device - ANSWER false
In order to utilize a larger array of vocabulary words on an SGD, a user need to have
___________________ skills. - ANSWER match to sample
Who conducts an AAC assessment? - ANSWER SLP's
Verbal imitation skills - ANSWER -Low verbal imitation skills are an indicator that AAC
should be tried.
-Voice-output devices may lead to speech development due to modeling effects
, -Sign language has been shown to facilitate the development of oral speech better than
picture communication
fine motor skills - ANSWER Sign language develops better for learners who have better
fine motor skills
Executive Functioning Skills - ANSWER Fluent sign language requires good executive
functioning skills
Visual Acuity - ANSWER Visual systems require adequate vision to see the icons
Braille symbols could be used if the person reads Braille
Social Approach Behaviors - ANSWER Picture symbols require more willingness to
approach others, especially if using picture exchange.
Practical Considerations - ANSWER Cost - high tech devices can be expensive.
Responsible use - high tech devices reduce the ability to communicate when out for
repairs
Motivation to use - child preference should be considered
Community support - impractical to train the child if her community will not learn to
communicate with her
Complexity - All modes range from simple to complex; must shape with the child's ability
AAC training - ANSWER -BCBA collaboration with SLP
-verbal behavior methods
-functional communication training
mand trainng in FCT - ANSWER FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION TRAINING
Teaches children whose verbal behavior has developed abnormally to get needs met
through communication instead of misbehavior. Immediate gratification behavior is
