Mitch, a 17-Year-Old with Intellectual Disabilities, Has Made Great Progress

question 187

Multiple Choice

Mitch, a 17-year-old with intellectual disabilities, has made great progress on toileting and hand-washing skills at school. Ethically, which procedure would be the MOST appropriate?

• A) Every time Mitch uses the washroom, an aide stands at the door, records the task analysis steps successfully completed, and posts the results on the bathroom door.
• B) If all steps to toileting and hand-washing are completed successfully, the teacher gives Mitch a smile and notes the frequency on a chart at her desk.
• C) If Mitch makes errors on toileting and hand-washing tasks, a positive practice procedure is implemented.
• D) Upon successful completion of toileting and hand-washing, the teacher announces, "Good toileting, Mitch," and marks the success on a wall chart.

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