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[U6Q] Diana, a behavior analyst, is working with a deaf client who cannot reliably repeat words or sounds. The client is also a very active 2-year-old who is constantly on the move. Therefore, an important factor to consider is the portability of the response form. Which response form would be best for this client?

[U6Q] Chance has been diagnosed with Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS) and has a speech impairment, making it difficult for others to understand him. Staff members report that Chance engages in aggressive behavior when he must repeat himself and typically stops trying to speak. He has limited fine motor skills and often tears up work materials such as books and papers. Which response form would be best for Chance?

[U5Q] Natalie is supporting her learner, Amir, who can repeat a wide range of spoken words but struggles to label common items or daily activities. To help Amir develop this skill, which of the following stimulus control transfer procedures should Natalie implement?

[U5Q] Monica is designing a behavior plan for Jonah, a 55-year-old adult with moderate intellectual disability. Her focus is on building daily living and verbal behavior skills. Monica also wants to evaluate Jonah’s ability to participate in critical health-related activities, such as attending routine medical checkups. Which behavior skills assessment would be most appropriate for Monica to use?

[U6Q] Basim is an 8-year-old who doesn’t babble or produce sounds. He can imitate some fine motor movements. His behavior analyst suggests teaching him sign language since it allows him to communicate during activities and transitions making it always accessible. Which advantage of sign language is the behavior analyst considering?

[U5Q] Chuck is working with a client who can repeat many words. However, the client is unable to label objects and activities. Which of the following would be the most appropriate stimulus control transfer procedure to use?

[U5Q] Camilla is working with Xavier on setting the table in the dining room. His sibling is in the kitchen making a snack. Xavier hears popping sounds from the microwave and smells popcorn and says, “Popcorn!” Xavier has demonstrated which verbal operant in his repertoire?

[U5Q] Kai is a young learner with strong motor-imitation skills, but he does not produce vocal speech and frequently engages in tantrums when he can’t express what he wants. He has trouble scanning a visual array. The behavior analyst working with him wants to establish a way for Kai to request preferred items. Which of the following would be the most appropriate stimulus control transfer procedure to use?

[U6Q] Charles, a behavior analyst, has been running a tolerating delayed access procedure with his client, Sydney. Sydney has developed a strong manding repertoire and frequently requests items like her tablet or fruit gummies. Her mother reports that Syndey often mands at times when the items are unavailable, resulting in disruptive behavior. Which of the following would be most appropriate for Charles to teach first?

[U5Q] Carly is standing at the door to the backyard. Her mom comes to the door and signs, “Open.” Carly makes a reasonable approximation of the sign, “Open.” Her mom opens the door, and Carly goes out to play in the backyard. Later, Carly goes to the back door and signs, “Open” without a model of the sign. Carly’s mom is using which stimulus control transfer procedure?