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Question 2

NET uses the client’s _______ and real-world _______ to increase motivation and ensure skills are functional.

Answer 2

INTERESTS, CONTEXTS

This approach enhances the relevance of learning for the client.

Question 3

NET has been effective for teaching: Communication, Social Skills, Daily Living Skills, and Adaptive Behaviors. Name one of these.

Answer 3

Communication

Making wants and needs known and understanding what others are saying.

Question 4

Joint attention is when _______ or more people focus on the same object or activity together.

Answer 4

TWO

This concept is crucial for social interaction and communication.

Question 5

________ joint attention happens when someone points out something, and the other person looks at it.

Answer 5

RESPONDING

This is a key aspect of social communication.

Question 6

________ joint attention is when someone tries to get another person to notice something.

Answer 6

INITIATING

This is important for engaging others in interaction.

Question 7

People with autism can have _______ language skills.

Answer 7

DIFFERENT

This variability affects communication strategies.

Question 8

Fixated _______ can help people with autism learn a lot about a subject or build skills.

Answer 8

INTERESTS

These interests can lead to hobbies, friendships, or careers.

Question 9

Routines and sameness help people with autism feel _______ and in control.

Answer 9

SAFE

Learning to handle changes can help them adapt and grow independence.

Question 10

Since the 1990s, DTT has helped many people with autism by using a step-by-step and _______ way to teach important skills.

Answer 10

RESEARCH-BASED

This method is effective for teaching new skills.

Question 11

Naturalistic teaching can be harder to do than discrete trials but it has many benefits: Name one benefit.

Answer 11

Motivation

Other benefits include requesting, multiple teachers, being natural, and less stress.

Question 12

Imitation is the foundation for learning _______ skills.

Answer 12

NEW

Joint attention is how children learn to imitate.

Question 13

NET can help people improve skills through objects in the environment being used as _______ cues.

Answer 13

VISUAL

Everyday activities teach skills like listening and having conversations.

Question 14

ABA-based natural environment teaching packages are groups of _______ used to teach skills in real-life situations.

Answer 14

STRATEGIES

The goal is to make learning meaningful and practical.

Question 15

In incidental teaching, the _______ must start the interaction.

Answer 15

LEARNER

This encourages active participation in learning.

Question 16

By focusing on _______ and _______ skills, Pivotal Response Training helps reduce problem behaviors.

Answer 16

MOTIVATION, CORE

This supports children in learning new ways to interact.

Question 17

Early Start Denver Model uses _______ appropriate practice coupled with behavioral principles.

Answer 17

DEVELOPMENTALLY

This addresses the learning needs of very young children with autism.

Question 18

Enhanced Milieu Teaching is a _______-based intervention that combines principles of ABA with developmental strategies.

Answer 18

CONVERSATION

It emphasizes the use of a kid’s interests to teach functional communication.

Question 19

Pairing yourself with _______ before starting a natural environment teaching session helps build a positive connection.

Answer 19

REINFORCEMENT

This motivates the learner to work with you.

Question 20

Reinforcer assessments are used to _______ what the client likes.

Answer 20

IDENTIFY

Common methods include interviews and various stimulus assessments.

Question 21

In most NET interventions, RBTs should try to follow the client’s _______.

Answer 21

LEAD

This involves observing and engaging with the client’s chosen activities.

Question 22

Information that needs to be reflected during data collection includes: the target behavior displayed, the prompt level needed, the activity used, and the _______.

Answer 22

DATE

Also include the number of times the target behavior was addressed.

Question 23

Three important tasks RBTs should complete before implementing a NET session are to pair yourself as a reinforcer, assess reinforcers, and _______.

Answer 23

PREPARE THE ENVIRONMENT

This ensures a conducive learning atmosphere.