QASP-S Exam Study Guide using Competency Guide
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Posi ve Behavior Support - Correct Answers 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 effec ve/ acceptable bx will decrease problem bx.
Who is a bx support plan for? - Correct Answers 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 Se*ng - Correct Answers 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 Answers - more proac ve strategies than
reac ve 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 be-er and more effec ve ways of ge*ng what they
need.
Proac ve Strategies - Correct Answers Intended to make sure the person gets what they need
& includes ways to teach the person appropriate communica on & life skills.
Reac ve Strategies - Correct Answers 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.
,Func ons of Behaviors & Alterna ves - Correct Answers Sensory:teach them to ask for
desired object/ ac vity, use preferred sensory items to create new ac vi es, have sensory me
& structured ac vity so s mming doesn't take over
Escape:Teach them to say yes/ no, ask for break/ all done, introduce them to a less preferred
ac vity gradually, change the way you ask them to do something
A-en on: Teach them to tap/ vocalize sign for desired item; give frequent posi ve social a-n
Tangibles:teach them to ask for object/ ac vity, Give what they asked for as soon as
appropriate, teach them to get something themselves, Make sure they are not le9 too long w/o
food/drink/ something meaningful to do.
What is Discrete Trial Training? - Correct Answers a Method of teaching in simplified &
structured steps. A skill is broken down into steps & built up one step at a me. Each a-empt is
a "trial".
5 steps of DTT - Correct Answers 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 Answers Scripted to ensure all trials are consistent, can increase
mo va on & learning, numerous learning opportuni es, can be easily individualized, clear
beginning & end to each trial, can minimize failures
Cons of DTT - Correct Answers Difficult to generalize, boring, lacks naturalis c reinforcement,
difficulty fading reinforcement
, Purpose of Person Centered Planning - Correct Answers ongoing problem solving process
used to help ppl w disabili es 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 opportuni es for par cipa on 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 Answers 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 Answers 1. Develop a history for focus
person. (Background, cri cal events, medical issues, major developments, important
rela onships)
2. Descrip on of quality of life for FP. (Comm par cipa on, comm presence, choices/rights,
respect & competence)
3. Personal preferences of FP. (Preferred ac vi es, things they do not like)
Person Centered Planning Mee ng - Correct Answers 1. Review the profile. Make comments
& observa ons
2. Review trends/ongoing events in the environment.
3. Share visions for the future to increase opportuni es.
4. ID obstacles & opportuni es, things that could make vision a reality
5. ID strategies: ac on steps for implementa on
6. Ge*ng started: ID ac on steps that can be done in a short me.
7. ID the need for service delivery to be more responsive to ind needs.
Ques ons and answers NEW!! 2025/2026 100%
VERIFIED CORRECT
Posi ve Behavior Support - Correct Answers 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 effec ve/ acceptable bx will decrease problem bx.
Who is a bx support plan for? - Correct Answers 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 Se*ng - Correct Answers 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 Answers - more proac ve strategies than
reac ve 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 be-er and more effec ve ways of ge*ng what they
need.
Proac ve Strategies - Correct Answers Intended to make sure the person gets what they need
& includes ways to teach the person appropriate communica on & life skills.
Reac ve Strategies - Correct Answers 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.
,Func ons of Behaviors & Alterna ves - Correct Answers Sensory:teach them to ask for
desired object/ ac vity, use preferred sensory items to create new ac vi es, have sensory me
& structured ac vity so s mming doesn't take over
Escape:Teach them to say yes/ no, ask for break/ all done, introduce them to a less preferred
ac vity gradually, change the way you ask them to do something
A-en on: Teach them to tap/ vocalize sign for desired item; give frequent posi ve social a-n
Tangibles:teach them to ask for object/ ac vity, Give what they asked for as soon as
appropriate, teach them to get something themselves, Make sure they are not le9 too long w/o
food/drink/ something meaningful to do.
What is Discrete Trial Training? - Correct Answers a Method of teaching in simplified &
structured steps. A skill is broken down into steps & built up one step at a me. Each a-empt is
a "trial".
5 steps of DTT - Correct Answers 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 Answers Scripted to ensure all trials are consistent, can increase
mo va on & learning, numerous learning opportuni es, can be easily individualized, clear
beginning & end to each trial, can minimize failures
Cons of DTT - Correct Answers Difficult to generalize, boring, lacks naturalis c reinforcement,
difficulty fading reinforcement
, Purpose of Person Centered Planning - Correct Answers ongoing problem solving process
used to help ppl w disabili es 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 opportuni es for par cipa on 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 Answers 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 Answers 1. Develop a history for focus
person. (Background, cri cal events, medical issues, major developments, important
rela onships)
2. Descrip on of quality of life for FP. (Comm par cipa on, comm presence, choices/rights,
respect & competence)
3. Personal preferences of FP. (Preferred ac vi es, things they do not like)
Person Centered Planning Mee ng - Correct Answers 1. Review the profile. Make comments
& observa ons
2. Review trends/ongoing events in the environment.
3. Share visions for the future to increase opportuni es.
4. ID obstacles & opportuni es, things that could make vision a reality
5. ID strategies: ac on steps for implementa on
6. Ge*ng started: ID ac on steps that can be done in a short me.
7. ID the need for service delivery to be more responsive to ind needs.
