Triggers/Signals
What is an environmental antecedent?
trigger
What are the two safety stance positions?
thinking position and wedding position
When is the HELP strategy effective?
When the agitated person may be using challenging behavior to express a need or want
Why shouldn't you tell an agitated person?
Stop or calm down
When should you consider the WAIT strategy?
When the other strategies are causing the person to become more agitated.
What is a behavioral antecedent?
At what degree should you stand from a person's midline during a safety stance?
45 degrees
At what stage should you use the HELP strategy?
When should you use the PROMPT strategy?
When the HELP strategy has not been effective or is not appropriate to use.
How long should you wait?
Until the person's behavior improves
Name at least 3 examples of common triggers
weather, loud noises, crowds, waiting, no preferred tangibles, school
What is a way to use a person's own momentum to change their direction of movement?
supportive guide
How should you approach a person when attempting to use the HELP strategy?
Approach using safety stance or elbow check.
What kind of behavior should you prompt?
A behavior that is a "do" request rather than a "don't" or "stop" request.
A behavior that the person already knows how to do.
A behavior that the person is likely to cooperate with.
True or False: You shouldn't change the environment in which the person is in
False! Remove other vulnerable individuals and potential dangerous objects.
Name at least 3 examples of common signals
How should your feet stand during the safety stance?
feet shoulder width apart, front foot forward, rear foot to the side
What should you prompt the person to identify?
A want or need
Provide 3 examples of behaviors to prompt
"look at me", "walk with me", "put this object away", "sit down", "what's your favorite color?", "let's take a slow breath"
How should you position yourself?
Position yourself to be able to monitor the person without putting yourself as risk.
How can identifying a person's triggers be useful?
antecedent control and safety interventions
At what distance should you stand from the person during safety stance?
person's arm length plus 1 foot
How long should you allow the person to process your request?
5-10 seconds
What is a poor example of the PROMPT strategy?
Would you like to go for a walk? Do you want a drink? Do you want to work?
What is a variation to the WAIT strategy?
Neutrally prompt the person to go to a calmer, less stimulating location before using the WAIT strategy.