Recommended Practices
Challenging Behaviors are Teachable Moments. On the index card provided, rate your agreement with this statement. Then write a brief statement explaining why you rated the statement as you did.
Recommended Practices Systematic teaching of social skills Family-centered collaborative services Inclusive Programming Developmentally appropriate environment Comprehensive behavior intervention Analysis of child’s behavior
Inclusive Programming Placing children with special needs in settings with peers Providing supports for all children Ensuring the success of all children
Developmentally Appropriate Environment A Developmentally Appropriate Environment: Clearly defined interest areas Quiet and noisy areas separated Interest areas arranged to discourage running Attractive and logical display of materials Materials and shelves labeled Duplicate toys
Family-Centered Collaborative Services Regular communication Value family input Consult with other professionals
Systematic Teaching of Social Skills Identify target social skills Provide intervention Monitor progress
Analysis of Child’s Behavior Analyze events surrounding the behavior Determine the function of the behavior Select strategies
Comprehensive Behavior Intervention Multiple Intervention Strategies Prevent Teach Respond
Comprehensive Behavior Intervention Multiple Intervention Strategies Collaboration with parents Collaboration with other service providers
General Principles of Behavior Intervention Reinforce positive behavior Prevent the behavior the behavior Encouraging alternative behaviors Provide a variety of behaviors Determine communicative intent Reduce Incorporate multi-element intervention strategies Be consistent Document
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