Relationship Building

Question 1

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

Answer 1

False

Question 2

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

Answer 2

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

Question 3

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

Answer 3

From the beginning

Question 4

True or False: Never allow free access to preferred activities. These should always be reserved as reinforcement for completing work tasks.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Sitting with a client while they watch a favorite television show
Playing basketball with a client who enjoys shooting hoops
Giving the client his or her preferred snack
all of the above

Question 6

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 ________ .

Answer 6

Establish yourself as a reinforcer

Question 7

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

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Which is an example of showing enthusiasm?

Answer 8

Smiling and celebrating the client’s successes

Question 9

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

Answer 9

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

Question 10

True or false: Relationship building strategies should be used all the time, during every session.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

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

Answer 11

laugh and smile often