QASP EXAM
Positive Behavior Support - CORRECT ANSWER -an approach used to support behavior change. The
method is not designed to "fix" the person & never uses punishment. Main idea: teaching someone a
more effective/ acceptable bx will decrease problem bx.
Who is a bx support plan for? - CORRECT ANSWER -indv who display challenging bx to the extent that
it severely impacts their life.
-can be developed and used at any age.
PBS in a School Setting - CORRECT ANSWER -Proact, Safety Care, Be aware of antecedant strategies,
ensure safety of kiddo and others around.
What is a good bx support plan look like? - CORRECT ANSWER -- more proactive strategies than
reactive ones
- helps to ensure that the focus of the plan is on providing ways to support the person to have a good
life, enabling the person to learn better and more effective ways of getting what they need.
Proactive Strategies - CORRECT ANSWER -Intended to make sure the person gets what they need &
includes ways to teach the person appropriate communication & life skills.
Reactive Strategies - CORRECT ANSWER -Designed to keep the person & those around them safe
from harm. They provide a way to react quickly when person is distressed & more likely to display
challenging behavior.
PBS & DRA - CORRECT ANSWER -For new skills to be learned & used, they must be more effective
than the old skills.
Bx Support Plan - CORRECT ANSWER -Document created to help understand & manage bx in children
& adults w learning disabilities & who display challenging bx. Provides step by step guide to make
sure carers know when to intervene & maximize quality of life.
Good Bx Support plans contain: - CORRECT ANSWER -based on results of fx assessment, uses PBS
approaches, Contains a range of strategies that include ways to ensure the person has access to
effective reinforcers.
