QASP study guide Exam Questions And Answers

pivotal behavior - ans-A behavior that, when learned, produces corresponding modifications or covariation in other untrained behaviors. Pivotal Response Training (PRT) - ans-Targets increasing social-communicative repertoires and the child's responsiveness to the environment. Focuses not only on language, but also on motivation, self-regulation, responding to multiple cues, and self-initiation of social interactions functional communication training - ans-An antecedent intervention in which an appropriate communicative behavior is taught as a replacement behavior for problem behavior usually evoked by an establishing operation (EO). TEACCH - ans-A well research program used with individuals with ASD. The program emphasizes language development and uses a variety of visual cues to facilitate language development. Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) - ans-Special education term used to describe the written plan used to address problem behavior that includes positive behavioral interventions, strategies and support. May include program modifications and supplementary aids and services. functions of behavior - ans-What the client is accessing or escaping by engaging in the problem behavior