Objective:
To ensure that staff working with the child are aware of behavior
support procedures in place to maintain a healthy environment for the
child, other students and staff.
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Rationale:
The child will sometimes exhibit opposition defiant behaviors towards
adults making requests of him. He may be verbally disrespectful,
physically refuse, physically remove himself from the situation. |
Antecedents:
These behaviors are most likely to occur when:
- a request is made of him that he does not understand or is
not comfortable doing
- he is asked to take responsibility for his actions
- he is frustrated, especially doing written tasks
- conflicts arise in play situations and he does not feel it
is fair or just
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Plan:
- if he is escalated, provide an area that is private where
he can cool off
- when he is ready to talk, approach with caution
- provide him with the power of choice marking his options
very simple and clear
- avoid power struggles, remaining calm with minimal verbal
interaction
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Proactive
Strategies:
- modifications made to any written assignment
- clear expectations using a visual schedule of what comes
next
- direct reaching of social skills
- daily behavior self monitoring system in place
- implement a reinforcement schedule for desired behavior
resulting from his self monitoring checklist
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Reactive
Plan:
- distract and redirect
- avoid power struggles by ignoring the inappropriate talk
- wait until he gains control befor any interaction occurs
again
- provide the power of choice and review boundaries in order
for him to return to task and fulfill the request made of him in the
first place
- in the event of aggressive behavior, clear the room and
remove yourself from the environment
- immediately reward his compliance and gaining self control
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