Communication with families and professional conduct

Which of the following is a red flag for a boundary crossing?

Accepting the use of a clients family's beach house for the weekend.

Which of the following is an example of self-monitoring an interaction with a family member?

Asking yourself if you are emotional about the discussion

Why is it important to leave work and take breaks?

You can slip into bad habits if you don't have a break

What are the most common reasons to ask questions in a professional interaction?

To start a conversation, to gain information, to show interest in a persons ideas.

Which of the following is an example of an exploitive relationship?

A clients mother dating his RBT

Which of the following statements made by an RBT to a parent shows practicing "non-judgement?"

"Sometimes it is hard to be consistent with the visual schedule. How do you think we could make this a bit simpler to use?"

Which of the following is a question you can ask yourself to help monitor your interaction with families?

Am I leaving my shift on time?

Jerry the RBT comes to his client's home for his scheduled ABA session. When Jerry gets there, he finds the client yelling and his mother crying in the corner. How can Jerry help with this immediate situation within the boundaries of his role as an RBT?

Ask the mother what happened in order to know what to do with the client. Make sure she is physically okay and start therapy or behavior plan implementation.

Why is it important to establish a healthy professional relationship with a client's family?

Because you need to be able to communicate important information back and forth.

Which is of the following is a tip to follow if you become overwhelmed by your work as an RBT?

Take a break and breathe

What does the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code of the BACB remind us about communication and interactions with clients and families?

To interact with families and clients in a way that is free from bias and discrimination.