1. Behavior Intervention Guidelines

2. Rationale for BIG  Provides consistency among staff  Reduces number of responses  Quick response for new behaviors  Simple process

3. BIG Steps  Step 1: Identify problem behaviors

4. Activity Identify Problem Behaviors Card Activity

5. BIG Steps  Step 1: Identify problem behaviors  Step 2: Categorize problem behaviors

6. Activity Categorize Problem Behaviors Card Activity

7. Behavior Intervention Guidelines

8. BIG Steps  Step 1: Identify problem behaviors  Step 2: Categorize behaviors  Step 3: Develop response

9. Considerations for Determining Responses  Acknowledges child’s feelings  Includes self-regulation component  Includes problems solving component  Are non-aversive  Are appropriate for category

10. Activity Responses to Problem Behaviors Activity

11. Possible Responses  Ignore  Verbal or physical feedback  Redirection  Loss of privilege

12. Possible Responses (continued)  Time out/time away  Provide acceptable behavior

13. Activity Determine Appropriate Responses Activity

14. Behavior Intervention Guidelines

15. BIG Example

16. BIG Steps  Step 1: Identify problem behaviors  Step 2: Categorize behaviors  Step 3: Develop responses  Step 4: Implement BIG