Eval Of Behaviors Flashcards
What is a behavior
Something we can observe, measure, and reproduce
*IT DOEES not define the child
What is a challenging behavior
- Any repeated pattern of behavior that interferes with learning
- Behaviors that are not responsive to the use of developmentally appropriate guidance procedures
- Prolonged tantrums, physical and verbal aggression, disruptive vocal and motor behavior
What are some basic assumptions about challenging behaviors
Challenging behavior is related to skill deficit or trauma.
Behavior that persists over time and is working for the child
What does the power of positivity mean
Develop positive relationships, create supportive environments, and focus on teaching social skills and communication skills
this will reduce the likelihood of challenging behaviors
How do you manage behavior prior to the intervention?
- BUILD RELATIONSHIP — ensure that all children even those with the most challenging behaviors have access to ONGOING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS
- Carefully plan the enviornment
- Develop and appointment schedule around child and family daily activities that maximizes success of treatment
- Establish a routine and follow it consistently
- Plan for transitions
What does “Carefully planning the environment” mean?
- Minimize large open spaces
- Have toys ready with a plan B, C, D…..
- Minimize obstacles and other hazards
- Consider the needs of children with physical and sensory disabilities
- Consider developmental level and potential need for privacy
What does “plan for transitions” mean?
- Minimize the length of time the child spends waiting with nothing to do
- Prepare the child for transitions by providing a warning
- Structure transitions so that the child has something to do while he/she waits
- Teach the child the expectations related to transitions
How do you manage behaviors during a therapy session?
- Giving directions
- Establishing rules
- Ignoring misbehaviors
- Redirection
- Providing positive support and feedback
Get every ice cream ready please
What does giving directions mean
Communicate the expectations
Questions can be refused so ask indirect questions
Gain child’s attention before you give directions
Minimize the number of directions
Give clear directions
Stay away from too many NOs
Give child time to respond
When appropriate give choices
STAY POSITIVE
What does establishing rules mean
Few simple classroom/therapy rules
Involve child in development of rules
Post the rules visually
Teach the rules systematically
Reinforce the rules
What does ignoring misbehaviors mean
- Very effective techniques and helps maintain positive relationships
- Requires that adults reinforce positive and not negative behaviors
- Can be a powerful tool for changing behavior since access to attention is such a positive thing for children.
How do most children react to ignoring behaviors?
Initially react with an increase in the challenging behavior. Be prepared to wait out the testing period and BE CONSISTENT
What does redirection mean
Can be nonverbal, verbal, or physical in nature
Should not be confrontational
Should focus on the behavior with specific feedback
Turn behavior into a positive.
What does providing positive support and feedback mean
Give child attention for appropriate behavior
WHAT YOU FOCUS ON GROWSSSSS
What are some prevention strategies to manage challenging behaviors
- Figure out the antecedent — what causes the challenging behavior
- Provide choices via languages, pictures, visuals, or actual objects/toys
- Be consistent and predictable
- Use a safety signal
- Use a visual schedule
- Visual guidance to provide visuals to highlight boundaries
- Accommodation — arrange activity, materials, toys to provide easy accessibility
