QASP-S Exam Study Guide using
Competency Guide questions and answers
2026\2027 A+ Grade
Positive Behavior Support
- correct answer an approach used to support behavior change. The method is not designed to "fix" the
person & never uses punishment. Main idea: teaching someone a more effective/ acceptable bx will
decrease problem bx.
Who is a bx support plan for?
- correct answer indv who display challenging bx to the extent that it severely impacts their life.
-can be developed and used at any age.
PBS in a School Setting
- correct answer Proact, Safety Care, Be aware of antecedant strategies, ensure safety of kiddo and
others around.
What is a good bx support plan look like?
- correct answer - more proactive strategies than reactive ones
- helps to ensure that the focus of the plan is on providing ways to support the person to have a good
life, enabling the person to learn better and more effective ways of getting what they need.
Proactive Strategies
- correct answer Intended to make sure the person gets what they need & includes ways to teach the
person appropriate communication & life skills.
Reactive Strategies
- correct answer Designed to keep the person & those around them safe from harm. They provide a way
to react quickly when person is distressed & more likely to display challenging behavior.
,Functions of Behaviors & Alternatives
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer 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".
5 steps of DTT
- correct answer 1.Antecedent-sets up the response (SD, environment)
2.Prompt
3. Response
4. Consequence for Correct Response/ Incorrect response
5. Inter-trial interval
Pros of DTT
- correct answer 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
- correct answer Difficult to generalize, boring, lacks naturalistic reinforcement, difficulty fading
reinforcement
, Purpose of Person Centered Planning
- correct answer 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.
Who is involved in Person Centered Planning?
- correct answer 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
- correct answer 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
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer 20th century, Austrian Pediatrician who published a profile in 1944 of four boys with a
specific pattern of bx: "autisitic psychopathy".
Competency Guide questions and answers
2026\2027 A+ Grade
Positive Behavior Support
- correct answer an approach used to support behavior change. The method is not designed to "fix" the
person & never uses punishment. Main idea: teaching someone a more effective/ acceptable bx will
decrease problem bx.
Who is a bx support plan for?
- correct answer indv who display challenging bx to the extent that it severely impacts their life.
-can be developed and used at any age.
PBS in a School Setting
- correct answer Proact, Safety Care, Be aware of antecedant strategies, ensure safety of kiddo and
others around.
What is a good bx support plan look like?
- correct answer - more proactive strategies than reactive ones
- helps to ensure that the focus of the plan is on providing ways to support the person to have a good
life, enabling the person to learn better and more effective ways of getting what they need.
Proactive Strategies
- correct answer Intended to make sure the person gets what they need & includes ways to teach the
person appropriate communication & life skills.
Reactive Strategies
- correct answer Designed to keep the person & those around them safe from harm. They provide a way
to react quickly when person is distressed & more likely to display challenging behavior.
,Functions of Behaviors & Alternatives
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer 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".
5 steps of DTT
- correct answer 1.Antecedent-sets up the response (SD, environment)
2.Prompt
3. Response
4. Consequence for Correct Response/ Incorrect response
5. Inter-trial interval
Pros of DTT
- correct answer 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
- correct answer Difficult to generalize, boring, lacks naturalistic reinforcement, difficulty fading
reinforcement
, Purpose of Person Centered Planning
- correct answer 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.
Who is involved in Person Centered Planning?
- correct answer 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
- correct answer 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
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer 20th century, Austrian Pediatrician who published a profile in 1944 of four boys with a
specific pattern of bx: "autisitic psychopathy".
