Module 9 video notes

1. General ABA concepts 2. Information and resources about ABA 3. Schedule and other logistics

As an RBT, You can only communicate about things within the role of the RBT. For example: (3)

As authorized by the supervisor, only about things within the role of the RBT, professionally and in a respectful manner, at a time and a place that is appropriate

As an RBT, you can communicate with stakeholders in what way?

RBT Task F-4

Maintain professional boundaries (e.g., avoid dual relationships, conflicts, social media contacts)

"Since spelling seems hard, it may help to give him some easy words at first and give him a lot of praise for that"

" The assessment suggests that he engages in problem behavior during spelling time because the response effort is too high and the reinforcement is too lean." How can we turn this into something that is non-technical for a Caregiver to understand?

"Only talk to John when he has been good for five minutes. Here is what I mean by good..."

"This procedure calls for delivering positive reinforcement in the form of verbal interaction after he has engaged in an academic task for five continuous minutes" How can I translate this to non-technical terms?

"We are going to teach him to ask for snacks before lunch, when he is hungry."

"We need to run a manding session before lunch because the EO for food is likely to be high then." How should this be translated to a caregiver or someone who does not know technical behavior language?

Stakeholder

Anyone with valid interests or concerns regarding the client

No!

Can you accept gifts from clients or their families?

Carol should communicate professionally and avoid personal conversations. She should also only be discussing things within her role as the RBT (e.g., A task Max did well on or master during their session that day)

Carol is an RBT Working with a client named Max. After Max's sessions, his mother and Carol typically chat for a few minutes. Carol greets Max's mother by saying, "Hey girl!" And immediately begins telling her about a date she had with a new guy she made over the weekend. Carol is not communicating appropriately with the mother (stakeholder). What should Carol do differently when communicating with Max's mother?

RBT Task F-3

Communicate with stakeholders (e.g., Family, caregivers, other professionals) as authorized

Show respect, be professional, smile, introduce yourself, make eye contact, address caregivers respectfully. Use "sir", "Ma'am," "miss" when appropriate (or a name they ask you to use)

How should you professionally communicate with clients and caregivers?

First: approach them informally and let them know you've been noticing that this has been happening and you want to make sure they are aware of the code and say "isn't this the type of relationship we are not supposed to engage in according to the ethics code?" If not resolved you have to report it to their supervisor

If a supervisor forms a multiple relationship with someone else on the case or with me (RBT), what should I do? What happens if it's not resolved?

Do NOT= Use technical "jargon" The only other behaviorally- trained people would know DO= be clear and speak behaviorally without using subjective language and give clear information before and after services

RBT Code Element 3.06 states that when RBTs provide services, they communicate with clients in a simple and easy-to-understand way. What should the RBT do and NOT do?

Report it to the person to whom their supervisor reports to

RBTs must a vapid multiple relationships with their supervisors. If they find that a multiple relationship has developed due to unforeseen circumstances, the RBT must...

Inform their supervisor and work to resolve it

RBTs must avoid multiple relationships with clients and their families. If an RBT finds that a multiple relationship has developed due to unforeseen circumstances, the RBT must...

Feedback; what works, what is realistic

The RBT Will put the program into place with the client but _____ to the supervisor is important. For example:

RBT Code 2.03 and the RBT

Treat others like you want to be treated -Don't discriminate against others -Don't demean others -Don't engage in any behavior that would be considered "harassment"

1. Jokes 2. Name calling 3. Touching the top of some children's heads or the soles of their shoes may be against their religion

What are 2 examples of discrimination?

Parent, guardian, direct care staff, teacher, or other professional that interacts with the client

What are examples of stakeholders?

Age, gender, race, culture, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, socioeconomic status

What are the 11 terms that we do not discriminate against?

Money, concert tickets, inviting you to eat with them or go to a party with them

What constitutes as a gift that we as RBTs can't accept?

Talk with your supervisor. You have to be culturally sensitive to the needs of the client. So whatever services the clinical needs is the way you approach this

What if a family offers you coffee or a tiny thing because that is part of their cultural norm to offer something to someone who visits their home and it is considered rude in their culture not to take it, what do you do?

Any recipient or beneficiary of the professional services

What is a client?

1. Rationale for a plan/procedure 2. How a plan could be modified 3. Future plans for a learner's intervention 4. In-depth question about research behind procedures 5. Ethical justification for procedures 6. Questions you don't know the answers to

What questions/comments are outside of the scope of the RBT role? (6)

Do NOT interact with clients and caregivers the same way you do with your best buddy or best friend. For example: do not greet the caregivers with informal slang ("whassup dog") or call the client or caregiver your "bro"

What should you NOT do when communicating professionally with clients and caregivers?

Show gratitude, explain why you can't take the gift by saying that it is against our code of professional conduct that we can't accept any gifts

What should you do as an RBT if a client or a family tries to give you a gift?

RBT Code Element 3.06

When RBTs provide services, they communicate with clients in a simple and easy-to-understand way

Should not berate or blame the caregiver Do not say negative statements about the outlook of the program Do not talk down to the caregiver

When an RBT tells a caregiver the importance of not paying attention to her daughter's hitting behavior (yelling at her), how should the RBT communicate NOT respond to the caregiver?

Be empathetic Reaffirm The importance of following through on the procedure but don't be judge mental or hard on the caregiver or accuse them of doing things all wrong

When an RBT tells a caregiver the importance of not paying attention to her daughter's hitting behavior( yelling at her) how should the RBT communicate this to the caregiver?

Ask for their help Respect their prior history Be sensitive to the demands of caring for an individual with a disability Listen to information the caregivers provide and concerns they may have then pass this information along to your supervisor

When communicating with caregivers (parents, teachers, etc) you must communicate with compassion. In what ways can we do this?

RBT Code Element 2.03

When providing services, RBTs do not discriminate against, demean, or harass individuals or groups on the basis of age, gender, race, culture, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, socioeconomic status, or any other basis forbidden by law. RBTs recognize their own limitations and obtain the proper training, consultation, or supervision when providing behavior technician services to protected individuals or groups

The supervising behavior analyst when appropriate

Who can an RBT refer stakeholder to?

The caregivers

Who often has the best information in regards to the client?

Yes; it is a multiple relationship

Yes or no?

Do NOT talk to clients or stakeholders about other clients and politely tell parents that they cannot give out any information about other clients

You must ensure confidentiality in all communications. If a parent asks for information about another child they know what should the RBT do?