(37T) Interdisciplinary Work

When dealing with a sensitive situation in a busy public venue, the best approach is to: A) Share all the details loudly to ensure clarity B) Whisper only the necessary information C) Ignore the incident completely D) Discuss the incident with bystanders for their opinions

B) Whisper only the necessary information

When dealing with communication across different cultures, it is important to: A) Assume they understand your slang B) Speak loudly and slowly C) Adjust your communication style for clarity and understanding D) Use complex vocabulary to appear professional

C) Adjust your communication style for clarity and understanding

When communicating with supervisors, coworkers, clients, and other stakeholders, RBTs should be striving to demonstrate: A) authority and power B) deference and competence C) dignity and respect

C) dignity and respect

What things do behavior technicians communicate to the team and/or BCBA?

Crisis information, legal/policy requirements, facilitative information, "nice to know" information

Person-centered planning teams are the same as IEP teams. T or F?

False

It is appropriate to share all information with everyone involved in a case, regardless of their role or need for confidentiality. T or F?

False, you don't need to share everything to everyone.

What is Person-Centered Planning?

Focuses on individuals as people (rather than their diagnostic labels), uses ordinary language (not professional jargon), actively searches for a person's strengths and gifts, AND seek to give the person a strong voice in his/her own plan.

Name one thing you can do to improve confidentiality and privacy when communicating over the phone:

Limit the information you share and be aware of who may be listening

In a PCP team, ALL members are EQUAL with the exception of one: ______________________________

The person the team is trying to support

Some problem behaviors disappear when personally valued outcomes are honored through the process of person-centered planning. T or F?

True

Professional communication is largely judged by the______________________ in which the information is delivered.

manner

Who are some people who you will communicate with in the role of a BT/RBT?

primary clients (also includes indirect clients like caregivers/parents), secondary clients (team members, organizations), peers, supervisors, and the community at large.

The thought process for effective communication includes: What do I know? Who needs to know it? Have I told them? And how did I _____________ it and was my ______________________ right?

say; timing

Making judgmental or personal remarks in formal documentation can have serious professional consequences, including the potential loss of your job. T or F?

True

Person-Centered Planning processes may affect the behaviors that are selected for behavior analytic intervention. T or F?

True