Social Interaction

Question 1

What is included in this category?

Answer 1

Appropriate, cooperate, and participates in dealing with own needs and those of others, getting along in the appropriate setting

Question 2

What can constitute inappropriate behavior?

Answer 2

Swearing
Uncontrolled temper or being rude
Constant 1-on-1 directions or requires continual encouragement t/o activity

Question 3

1

Answer 3

Total A

…socially appropriate < 25% of the time or total A, withdrawn or non-interactive, may need restraint

Question 4

2

Answer 4

Max direct

…socially appropriate 25-49% of the time, may nee restraint

Question 5

3

Answer 5

Mod direct

…socially appropriate 50-74% of the time

Question 6

4

Answer 6

Min direct

…socially appropriate 75-90% of the time

Question 7

5

Answer 7

S/Setup
…socially appropriate > 90% of the time, occasional redirection under stressful situations or encouragement to participate

Question 8

6

Answer 8

Mod I

…needs structure, medication, extra time, but acts appropriately most of the time

Question 9

7

Answer 9

I

…I cooperative, appropriate, and participating, does not require meds for control

Question 10

Helpful hints

Answer 10

Look for eye contact
Willingness to participate/refuses therapy
Appropriate affect (sad, happy, crying, laughing)
Interaction with others
Initiation of social interaction
Appropriate response to requests
Is pt on meds (i.e., Zoloft, Prozac, Ativan, Xanax, or other psychotropic)
Extra time taken to encourage participation

Question 11

Is there a “0” category?

Answer 11

NO - 1 is the lowest category