Red Behavior Scale
This level is a low-level change in usual behavior that does NOT affect others.
What is Agitated?
This is the A of the SMART Principles.
What is "Always Make it Safer?"
Name a defusing technique
Do Nothing
Fake Misunderstanding
Confusion
Positive Reinterpretation
Calm and Soothing
Soft Shock
This level is behavior that is harmful to self or others.
What is Dangerous?
The SMART Principle which encourages having a plan and knowing as much as you can about an individual.
What is "Stay one step ahead?"
What is the safe distance to stand when interacting with a person on the Red Scale?
Minimum of arm's length plus 10 inches
The second level message of behaviors at this level is "Stop Me" or "Help Me."
What is Threat of Lethal?
This SMART Principle encourages teamwork and utilizing the Minimum Impact principle.
What is "Together/TLC?"
In order, what are the 3 indicators of violence?
1. History of violence
2. Change in baseline behavior
3. Sudden increase in gross motor activity
At this level, individuals exhibit an increase in Gross Motor Activity (GMA)
What is Destructive?
Using this SMART principle could include talking about something more enjoyable for the individual or changing the subject.
What is "Refocus the attention?"
Positive
Directed
Observable
The second level message of behaviors at this level is "Pay Attention."
What is Disruptive?
This SMART Principle includes giving only one direction at a time.
What is "Move one step at a time?"
Name the 5 steps of the Wrist Release
Protect
Secure
Open
Turn
Pull