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?

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Option B is the most appropriate as it provides positive reinforcement in the form of a smile and frequency recording without invasion of privacy or unnecessary documentation. Option A invades Mitch's privacy by having an aide stand at the door, and also creates unnecessary documentation. Option C is appropriate but not the MOST appropriate as positive practice procedures should be implemented regardless of errors. Option D is not appropriate as it can be embarrassing for Mitch to have his toileting success announced publicly.

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