Naomi is working with Kyle on labeling items as they play with vehicles and a garage play set. Kyle is reaching for the truck Naomi is playing with. He says, “truck!” Naomi holds up the truck and asks, “What is this?” Kyle says, “truck!” Naomi says, “it is a truck” and hands it to him. The behavior analyst is using which stimulus control transfer procedure?

Molly’s favorite snack is cheese crackers. Her therapist gives her a few cheese crackers and then stops providing the crackers. The therapist then shows Molly the sign for cracker, and Molly signs, “cracker.” The therapist gives Molly another cracker. The behavior analyst is using which stimulus control transfer procedure?

Goldie is struggling to learn to communicate with others using a tablet. Savannah, her behavior analyst, recommends sign language. She makes this selection because, unlike Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS®) or a speech-generating device, sign language would allow communication during activities without interfering with ongoing activities. Which advantage of sign language is being considered?

Heather is working on peer interactions with Jackie. Jackie is able to mand for a wide variety of items, actions, people and places. She can appropriately greet others. Jackie has not yet learned how to respond when peers ask a question or make a comment to him. He typically makes a statement unrelated to what the peer said to him. Which of the following would be most appropriate to teach FIRST?

Jessika wants to prepare Kim to transition into a mainstream classroom. She has mastered all of her programs and goals in the 1:1 setting, but is having trouble engaging in the mastered targets in the mainstream setting. Jessika programs to run trials in Kim’s home, at summer camp, and at various other settings where she frequently goes.She wants her to get as many opportunities as possible to practice before transitioning into the classroom. Which teaching method would be best for the behavior analyst to use and why?

Wesley can repeat multi-syllable words and sounds. However, his teacher is concerned about his ability to label items in the classroom during instruction. Which of the following would be the most appropriate stimulus control transfer procedure to use?

Harper is teaching Molly to write her phone number. Reminding her verbally with the instruction, “the first number is ‘8”” has not been effective. Now, Harper physically guides Molly’s hands to write the number ‘8’. Harper guiding Molly’s hands is an example of which of the following?

Gitty is learning to tact common items by class. His teacher shows her a flashcard with the word “Food.” Gitty looks at an array of items and correctly says “pizza.” However, when shown the word “vehicle,” she names a “car.” Gitty’s response varies based on the specific word presented. Which of the following is being targeted?

Ahmed is working with Dan to ask for what he wants when it is not present. Ahmed gives Dan pretzels freely while they are playing. When Dan begins smacking his lips, Ahmed says, “Juice?” and Dan repeats, “Juice.” Ahmed gives Dan the juice box. The behavior analyst is using which stimulus control transfer procedure?

The below question is the last question on this exam. After answering the question and BEFORE submitting the exam, please rip up your scratch paper in front of the camera.   Evona suffered a traumatic brain injury in a diving accident. She has been diagnosed with dysarthria, with the inability to move her tongue or facial muscles. She retains her fine motor skills and communicates mainly by writing notes, but is looking for an alternative to writing everything out. Evona’s family, friends, and teachers are very supportive and have expressed their interest in assisting with her communication skills in any way. Which response form would be best for Evona’s behavior analyst to select?