BACB BCABA Exam - Topic 2 Question 5 Discussion

Actual exam question for BACB's BCABA exam

Question #: 5
Topic #: 2

The Smiths' daughter, who has autism, has been receiving ABA services for one-and-a-half years from Andrew, a behavior analyst. Andrew's experience and training is in special education. Recently, the Smiths' other child has been behaving differently and they suspect that he may be clinically depressed. The Smiths would like their son to receive services from Andrew because their family is familiar with him and he has provided effective interventions for their daughter. The Smiths ask Andrew to confirm their suspicions about their son. What should Andrew do?

ARemind the family that his area of expertise is special education and ABA.

BConduct a descriptive assessment and collect baseline data in order to develop an intervention.

CConsult with colleagues who have expertise in treating mood disorders in order to design an effective intervention.

DRefer the family to a colleague who has expertise in diagnosing mood disorders.

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Suggested Answer: D

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