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Lesson 1: Introduction to Intervention

Developing Goals and Objectives

Goals provide a focal point for intervention development and state the criterion for when a program can be discontinued. In this segment we will first discuss the importance of developing clear goals. Next, we will cover components of goals for behavior change plans.

Video 1.4. Developing Goals and Objectives Transcript
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  • Sarah loves to cook and has decided that she wants to teach her students how to cook as well, as it is an essential life goal. She puts this goal in their IEPs, and during the first class, she teaches them how to make a grilled chicken sandwich. She writes home to the families to inform them of the great success. However, one of the parents calls the principal to complain, as Sarah gave her daughter meat when they are all vegetarian. What did Sarah fail to do?

    • Select an appropriate behavior for change Incorrect
    • Design client-centered goals and objectives Correct!
    • Consider resources available to complete goal Incorrect
    • Consider if the goal would generalize to new settings Incorrect

  • Given a shopping list, Tanya will select the corresponding items with 100% accuracy for four out of five opportunities. Which part is the condition?

    • Given a shopping list Correct!
    • Select the corresponding items Incorrect
    • 100% accuracy Incorrect
    • Four out of five opportunities Incorrect

  • When requesting help in the cafeteria, Ellie will independently select the appropriate icon on her communication device with 100% accuracy for 3 consecutive days. What is the criterion?

    • When requesting help in the cafeteria Incorrect
    • 100% accuracy for 3 consecutive days Correct!
    • Select the appropriate icon Incorrect
    • Communication device Incorrect

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