Discuss BACB BCABA Exam Topic 5 Question 122

A behavior analyst is asked to provide direct services requiring daily 1:1 interaction with a teen-aged client. The client does not speak but can communicate fluently using sign language. The behavior analyst knows some sign language but is not fluent. The BEST approach to this situation would be to

Aexplain his level of competence in sign language to the family before beginning service.

Bhire a sign language interpreter to attend the sessions.

Cattend a workshop in sign language prior to beginning service.

Drefer the family to a behavior analyst fluent in sign language.

Suggested Answer: D

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26 comments · newest first

Tammara 1 month ago

I like option C. Learning more sign language could help in the long run.

Nina 1 month ago

Option A seems honest. Transparency is important.

Stephanie 2 months ago

I agree, but option D is also good. A fluent analyst would be ideal.

Lili 2 months ago

I think option B is the best. An interpreter can help a lot.

Elliot 2 months ago

Referring to a fluent analyst is respectful. Better for the client.

Maryann 2 months ago

A workshop could help, but time is tight.

Pura 2 months ago

I agree, but explaining your skills first is important too.

Yolande 2 months ago

I think hiring an interpreter is best. Communication is key.

Margret 3 months ago

I feel like explaining my skills first is important.

Harrison 3 months ago

Referring to a fluent analyst seems fair.

Lavina 3 months ago

But what if the interpreter isn't available all the time?

Nickie 3 months ago

I think hiring an interpreter is best.

Cathrine 3 months ago

Attending a workshop sounds good, but it's not enough time to get fluent!

Telma 4 months ago

Not sure if an interpreter is enough, maybe they need a fluent analyst.

Erinn 5 months ago

Wait, can you really just hire an interpreter for therapy sessions?

Julio 5 months ago

Totally agree, communication is key!

Reed 5 months ago

I think hiring an interpreter is the best way to go.

Harrison 6 months ago

Not sure if just explaining their skills is enough, though.

Nichelle 6 months ago

Referring to a fluent analyst seems like a solid choice too.

Nieves 6 months ago

Wait, can the analyst really learn enough sign language in a workshop?

Josephine 6 months ago

Totally agree, communication is key!

Samuel 6 months ago

I think hiring an interpreter is the best option.

Cherrie 6 months ago

I recall a similar question where referring to someone fluent was the best choice. I wonder if that applies here too.

Barb 7 months ago

I feel like attending a workshop could help, but would that really be enough before starting with the client?

Denae 7 months ago

I'm not sure if hiring an interpreter is necessary. Maybe explaining my skills to the family first would be enough?

Laurene 7 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of communication in our classes, and I think hiring an interpreter could be the best option here.

BACB BCABA Exam - Topic 5 Question 122 Discussion