Table 3.

Summary of skills per skillset

Assessment	Cultural Considerations	Empathy, and Compassion
- Conducting record review - Inquiring about communication skills - Identifying preferences/potential reinforcers - Identifying caregiver concerns/priorities - Asking regarding onset of target behavior - Asking regarding measurable dimensions of target behavior - Obtaining description of antecedents, behavior, and consequences (ABC) - Inquiring about previous or current treatments - Asking interviewee regarding opinions on cause - Refraining from suggesting specific treatments	- Identifying preferred language - Arranging for an interpreter (if needed) - Conducting analysis of cultural identity - Refraining from using technical jargon - Refraining from using idioms and expressions - Refraining from using offensive words or statements - Asking clarifying questions - Refraining from making assumptions regarding values - Identifying roles of family members and others	- Nodding and using minimal expression - Refraining from interrupting - Using empathic statements - Summarizing information provided by interviewee - Requesting feedback and correction - Responding to feedback from interviewee