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BEHAVIOR @ HOME Simple Behavior Strategies Simple strategies that - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
BEHAVIOR @ HOME Simple Behavior Strategies Simple strategies that - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
BEHAVIOR @ HOME Simple Behavior Strategies Simple strategies that can make a big difference! Presented by Michelle Heid, MA, BCBA Hosted by Family Focus Resource Center Simple Behavior Strategies Proactive strategies Reminders Choices
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Proactive Strategies
üStrategies we use before
challenging behavior
üMay prevent challenging
behavior
üTake time and energy before
challenging behavior occurs
üMay save time in the long run
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Encouraging Good Behavior
üEnsure basics needs are met üFood üAttention üActivity üMedication(s)
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Encouraging Good Behavior
üChanges to the environment üTrigger the behavior you want to
see
üPredictability, routine, and
consistency
üClear easy to understand
directions
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Reminders
üSchedule changes and transitions üRewards to be earned and when üHelps them prepare for what’s next üKeeps them motivated especially
during difficult tasks
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Choices
üProvide choices whenever
possible
üTypes of materials to use for a
task
üWhat activity to do first üWhere to do an activity üGives the child a sense of control
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Timers
Helps kids...
ü See how long they have for a task or with
a reward
ü See how long they have to wait for
something
ü Set boundaries ü Help kids understand time and
expectations
ü Prepare them for transitions ü Increases compliance
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Visual Supports
üSchedules üRoutines with pictures üVisual cues (notes/reminders) üIndividual charts
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Rewards
ü Rewards can help kids follow
directions and do difficult tasks
ü Letting them know what reward
they will earn can keep them motivated
ü Use rewards they can only get
for following directions or completing a task
ü Save certain things to use as
rewards
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Rewards
üRewarding good behavior will
increase this behavior
üMake sure to use things that
are rewarding and this is different for all kids and may depend on their age
üRewards are not bribes!
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Rewards
üSpecial activities üExtra time on electronics üMoney or allowance üToken systems üToys or candy
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First Then Statements
üUsing first then statements
helps kids know what to expect and what is next
ü”First math and then 30 min
- f TV”
ü”First clean your room and
then play outside”
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First Then Statements
üWork best when a difficult
task is followed by a more fun activity
üAlso work as reminders of
what is on the schedule
üCan be combined with other
strategies we have discussed
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Frequent Breaks
ü Kids may have better behavior when
they are given frequent breaks
ü Break up tasks and have movement
breaks as needed
ü Doing any activity too long may
cause difficulty maintaining focus or transitioning to something new
ü How frequent breaks are depends on
your child
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Advanced Strategies
üTeaching missing skills üCommunication üBehavioral Momentum üNon-contingent reinforcement üEnvironmental enrichment
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Teaching Missing Skills
ü Difficult behavior may occur
due to missing skills
ü Identify missing skills ü Make a plan to teach ü Takes time to learn new skills ü Some kids are missing skills
that others learn easily
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Communication
ü Many challenges come
from difficulty with communication
ü Give kids the words they
need to meet their needs
ü Picture icons they can
point to
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Behavioral Momentum
ü Tasks get easier once
you start
ü Start with easier tasks
first
ü Provide help in the
beginning
ü Make it fun!
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Noncontingent Reinforcement
ü Provide reinforcement
throughout the day
ü Attention ü Praise and positive
statements
ü Fun activities ü Not dependent on
earning – just because
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Environmental Enrichment
ü Structure in the
environment may improve behavior
ü Create dedicated spaces
to do activities
ü Create dedicated spaces
where things belong
ü Make the environment
fun and kid friendly
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