Bev starts to scream and stomp her feet when her favorite staff is supporting her house mate Nancy.

Keeping a calm, relaxed, non-threatening stance and gestures

Letting someone get their feelings out without judgment or feedback

Reminding an individual of natural consequences and using positive reinforcements

What are the 'ABC's" of Behavior

Paul starts to wash his hands continuously when another house mate bothers him.

Getting closer to someone

Joking with an individual to have fun and keep the mood light while ensuring it is appropriate.

Increasing quality of life by helping people experience a wide range of positive choices and opportunities.

Conditions within the body that contribute to challenging behavior

Carol looks away from staff and leaves the room when asked if she would like to take a shower.

Providing access to a preferred item or activity

Changing the subject to a positive topic

Teaching individuals positive skills that will have the same (or similar) functions/outcomes for the person as the challenging behavior

Conditions or events occurring outside the person which increase the chance of a challenging behavior to occur

Bob becomes upset and hits his head when he cannot find his favorite pencil.

Moving an individual away from a crowd if he or she is showing signs of agitation

Putting on soothing music/videos or engaging in calming activities

Changing the atmosphere and removing non supportive aspects in someone's space which can reduce the likelihood of a challenging behavior

The opposite of calming techniques; usually increase tensions and potential for a crisis.

What is not a function of behavior but should always be considered

Keeping puzzles (or other games/objects) around and available for an individual who likes them

Explaining that if you don’t go to work, you don’t get paid

Teaching individuals communication skills, social skills, problem solving and coping skills that focus on assisting an individual to achieve the purpose of their challenging behavior in a more functional manner.

What are the 4 phases of behavior escalation