The behavior being pinpointed; effective pairing with a client. These are the factors we want to

see below:

1. RBT is engaging with client and with the activities

2. RBT follows the client’s motivation

3. RBT does not place any demands while pairing

4. Client will be compliant when RBT introduces simple demands

The opposite of pairing would be not pairing. These are the factors associated during a session of

no pairing:

1. Client shows an increase in maladaptive behaviors

2. RBT is placing too many demands

3. RBT presents non- preferred items or activities

4. RBT allows child to play alone

Pairing Task Analysis for RBTs:

o Was I enthusiastic and playful?

o Identified reinforcers that the client wants at the moment

o Offered reinforcement without placing demands

o Introduced new ways of playing with preferred items

o Narrated during all activities during the session

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BARS for pairing with a client.

The BARS below is for pairing with a client by an RBT during a 1:1 session.

Section 4-Excellent 3-Very Good 2-Good 1-Fair 0-Needs Improvement

RBT is

engaging

with client

and with the

activities

RBT is playful and enthusiastic, joins in all the activities, introduces new ways to playing with the chosen items

RBT is playful and enthusiastic, joins in most of the activities

RBT is physically present but only verbally praises and encourages client while they engage in activities

RBT is sitting near client as they engage in activities.

RBT is 6Ft or more away from client, is not verbally or physically engaging. RBT may be on their phone or distracted by other means.

RBT follows

the client’s

motivation

RBT allows client to pick all activities or items, sings songs that are of interest to client.

RBT allows client to pick most activities or items, sings songs that are of interest to client as well as other songs.

RBT allows client to pick some activities or items but suggest other activities that are not led by client motivation. RBT is singing but songs are not of interest to client.

RBT allows client to pick a few activities or items but RBT picks majority of the activities for the client.

RBT is in control of choosing all activities and items for the client.

RBT does not

place many

demands

while pairing

RBT does not place any demands or instructions, does not ask any questions. RBT only engages by narrating and commenting.

RBT does not place any demands but may give a few instructions, asks <5 questions. Still narrates and comments during

RBT place <5 demands or instructions, asks <5 questions. Does some narrating during activities with client.

RBT places <10 demands or instructions, asks <10 questions. RBT does not narrate or comment during activities.

RBT only places demands or instructions >10 while with client.

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activities. Client will be

compliant

when RBT

introduces

simple

demands

RBT gives simple demands and client follows through without displaying any maladaptive behaviors. Client still looks to engage with RBT during play activities.

RBT gives simple demands and client follows through without displaying any maladaptive behaviors. RBT has to initiate engagement during play activities.

RBT gives simple demands and client follows through with prompting but displays 1-2 any maladaptive behaviors. RBT has to initiate engagement during play activities.

RBT gives simple demands and client follows through with prompting but displays >2 maladaptive behaviors. Client avoids RBT at the beginning of the next session.

RBT gives simple demands and client does not follow through and displays >2 maladaptive behaviors. Client attempts to avoid RBT at next session.

Interventions:

Top Score: I would provide immediate positive feedback and provide a sufficient reinforcement.

Middle score: Provide feedback on ways they could improve to get a top score but also provide reinforcement for the behaviors that we want to maintain.

Low Score: Troubleshoot and assess why they scored so low. Once the barriers are identified work to remove those barriers.