Which of the following is related to the client’s right to effective treatment?

Bryan has been diagnosed with a specific learning disability in math. The IEP team takes no steps to determine if Bryan benefits from math instruction.  Which of the following principles of IDEA is relevant? 

Which of the following statements best characterizes the approach to punishment espoused by the BACB ethical code?

Betsy was a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who provided services for a school-based autism program. She was contracted for 20 hours per week. Betsy decided to go to the principal of the school with the autism program and to tell her that she would like to cut back to 10 hours per week. Betsy explained that this would help the principal come in under budget but did not reveal that she had taken a position with a private school. Are there any problems with this proposal? 

Marty, who supervises students in ABA, believes he is an excellent supervisor, except for students that do not work hard or are unethical. He tends to be very critical over other supervisors, saying such things as “your students are only as good as you make them” and generally believing that supervisors tend to blame their own shortcomings on supervisees.   Marty’s behavior provides an example of which of the following?

A BCBA has been providing three months of verbal behavior training for a non-vocal child with ASD. One afternoon, an irate parent barges into the office and insists on terminating services immediately. “We’ve been going at this for a month, and all he can do is make noises. I just thought she’d be talking by now.” This situation suggests the BCBA may have been ineffective in regards to which of the following?

Prior to every initial intake session, Jenna the BCBA requires every individual to review a sign a standardized disclosure of services form that is entirely consistent with the ethics guidelines. What does Jenna need to do to improve this process for individuals with disabilities?

A BCBA seeking consent for an intervention provides the following description of the procedure for a child who tantrums (e.g., a screams, sits on the floor) “The test which you approved suggests your child tantrums because of attention, meaning that adults tend to him after he tantrums. I plan on providing him with something he likes when he goes certain periods of time without a tantrum. I will also teach him to get attention by asking for adults by name. For this to work, I will also have to ignore him when he tantrums. This shouldn’t be an issue, as he doesn’t appear to be at risk for hurting anyone or himself, and I will begin by immediately prompting him to say his name, but sometimes the behavior gets worse before it gets better, so I’ll need to collect a lot of data at the clinic to be sure things are under control. Once this starts working at the clinic, I’m going to ask you to do this at home. When the time comes, I’ll provide additional guidance, but understand that this treatment will eventually need to be used in multiple settings before it is effective.” The BCBA then asks for consent, and the parent obliges. Which of the following best describes the problem with this description of the intervention?

Seth is a behavioral consultant to a group home for adults with intellectual disability. One of the clients has a history of stealing items from others in the home. In searching for a potential reinforcer to use as part of a comprehensive treatment program to address stealing, Seth learns that the client smokes cigarettes and that staff have previously found that they have been able to get the client to go to work everyday by offering extra cigarette breaks.  Which of the following statements regarding the scenario is TRUE?

Doug plans on enrolling at the University of Iowa after high school. The registrar contacts the school psychologist at Doug’s high school and requests a copy of Doug’s transcripts. Which of the following concerning this situation is TRUE?