Table 4.
Indirect Assessment Results for Jack, Jim, and Dave. Information in parentheses was obtained on follow-up and clarification questions. Items in italics were identified on both open- and closed-ended assessments. Asterisks indicate events tested in modified FA.
| Jack | |
|---|---|
| Closed-ended | Average Rank |
| Caregiver does not comply with requests (for access to specific videos*) | 5 |
| Caregiver delivers a long break | 5 |
| Caregiver delivers break from their attention | 5 |
| Caregiver asks individual to perform non-preferred task / selected by caregiver | 4 |
| Caregiver delivers some form of attention | 4 |
| Open-ended | Agreement |
| Work/play periods | Exact |
| Non-exclusionary time out | Exact |
| Verbal reminders | Exact |
| Trying to gain access to something (specific videos*) | Exact |
| Ending/denied access to preferred activities (specific videos*) | Partial |
| Jim | |
| Closed-ended | Average Rank |
| Denies requests for preferred items and activities and takes these away (computer)* | 4.5 |
| Caregiver presents a demand during a preferred activity (computer)* | 4 |
| Caregiver presents a restraint | 4 |
| Open ended | Agreement |
| Ending preferred activities (computer) to begin work in classroom* | Exact |
| Running (to “fix” items such as token board, tote bag, school bag) | Exact |
| Classroom | Exact |
| Time out | Exact |
| Remind him of what he is earning | Exact |
| Likes physical attention | Partial |
| Dave | |
| Closed-ended | Average Rank |
| Caregiver denies the individual’s requests for preferred items or activities/takes items away (edibles, leisure items, ritualistic behavior)* | 4.5 |
| Caregiver tells individual to stop doing something (ritualistic behavior)* | 4 |
| Caregiver does not comply w/ the individual’s requests (edibles) (going on trips) | 4 |
| Open-ended | Agreement |
| Denied access to ritualistic behavior (light switches, chairs)* | Exact |
| Attempting to gain access to denied items/activities (edibles, leisure items, ritualistic behavior)* | Exact |
| Presenting blocking pad and PECs book following SIB | Exact |