Autism Spectrum Disorder FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ GRADED A+

Autism Spectrum Disorder FINAL EXAM What does the ABC paradigm stand for? - Answer-Antecedent, Behaviour, Consequence Applied behaviour assessment steps - Answer-Describe the behaviour, collect data, examine data, make a plan, monitor & evaluate plan How must you describe behaviours? - Answer-In observable & measurable terms, community precisely, and by monitoring behaviour over time Setting factors that contribute to behaviour? - Answer-Medical factors, physical factors, familial factors, activity level What are the two types of data gathering? - Answer-Direct & Indirect Functions of behaviour - Answer-Escape (I don't want to...), Attention (Look at me...), Tangible (I want...), Sensory (I like to...) Definition of Antecedent Strategies - Answer-Strategies that are put in place proactively to change a situation before it escalates Replacement Behaviour Cycle - Answer-Challenging behaviour > starting point Replacement behaviour > stepping stone Desired behaviour > finishing point Why don't we teach the desired behaviour first? - Answer-- Individuals needs are not being met - Too complex; may lead to new challenging behaviours Replacement skill suggestions - Answer-- Communication: Teach appropriate ways to request in order to get needs met - Social skills: Teach appropriate ways to initiate social interaction - Relaxation techniques: Teach ways to cope with problem behaviour Definition of consequence strategies - Answer-- Everything after the individual has engaged in any behaviour - These strategies are carefully planned strategies What is PPM 156? - Answer-PPM 156 is the policy about supporting transitions for students with special education needs Potiential reinforcements - Answer-Stickers, more "free/computer time", activities, time with peers