Relationship Building

You know you have built a strong, positive relationship when both you and the client __ when you're together.

Answer 1 1. laugh and smile often 2. get all the work done quickly 3. get through a session without challenging behavior 4. enjoy the same activities

Why is it important to establish yourself as a reinforcer through relationship building?

Answer 4 1. Because the client will be motivated by you and fewer contrived reinforcers will be need to be used during sessions 2. Because sessions will be more enjoyable 3. Because sessions will become more productive 4. All of the above

Which is an example of "pairing yourself with a fun activity?"

Answer 4 1. Sitting with a client while they watch a favorite television show 2. Playing basketball with a client who enjoys shooting hoops 3. Giving the client his or her preferred snack 4. All of the above

Pairing yourself with preferred activities, making activities more fun when you're involved, and giving free access to preferred activities are all strategies that help you___.

Establish yourself as a reinforcer

Forming relationships with other people is something that should come easily to all clients with ASD.

False

It is important to vary the type and amount of work greatly from session to session to keep the client on their toes.

False

Never allow free access to preferred activities. They should always be reserved as reinforcements for completing work tasks

False

When should you begin building a positive relationship with the client?

From the beginning

Which statement is true about the relationship building strategy of "showing care and respect?"

It is important to pay attention to changes in the client's behavior that might indicate illness and to make changes accordingly

Which is an example of showing enthusiasm?

Smiling and celebrating the client's successes

Relationship building strategies should be used all the time, during every session.

True