Understanding Behavior
Behavior is the response of an individual to their __________.
environment
Tell a child what to do instead of what __________ to do.
not
Posting a __________ helps campers and staff know what activities to expect throughout the day.
schedule
__________ is the conscious decision to ignore minor behavior.
Planned ignoring
Staff should discuss __________ and __________ daily with parents.
challenges & successes
Which statement is TRUE about behavior?
a. It is always negative
b. It is used to communicate needs
c. It only applies to children
d. It must be corrected immediately
B. It is used to communicate needs
Which of the following is the best instruction?
a. Don't run
b. Stop it
c. Use walking feet
d. No
C. Use walking feet
Which is a common environmental trigger?
a. Clear expectations
b. Lack of structure
c. Enough materials
d. Organized schedule
B. Lack of structure
Which technique involves moving closer to control behavior?
Proximity Control
Which is a possible disciplinary action?
a. Suspension
b. Push-ups
c. Isolation room
d. Ignoring all issues
A. Suspension
Why do children rely more on behavior than adults?
a. They prefer attention
b. They want control
c. They may have limited verbal skills
d. The ignore rules
C. They may have limited verbal skills
Why may young children use inappropriate behavior?
They may not understand social rules yet.
Avoid __________ struggles because they increase challenging behavior.
power
What is the purpose of redirection?
To divert an individual's attention in order to minimize inappropriate behaviors and maintain order & focus in the group.
Staff should not physically restrain a participant unless they are __________.
in danger or are endangering others.
Which is NOT an indicator of challenging behavior?
a. Risk to safety
b. Property damage
c. Quiet play
d. Harming others
C. Quiet play
A staff member says, "No yelling!" to a child in the hallway. What should the staff member say instead?
- Use a calm voice
- Use your inside voice
Which of the following best helps prevent challenging behavior during transitions?
a. Raising your voice
b. Giving no warning before changes
c. Using timers or visual countdowns
d. Letting children decide when to switch activities
C. Using timers or visual countdowns
Time-out should NOT exceed the __________ of the child.
age
What form is used to notify parents of behavior challenges?
Injury/Illness/Incident Report Form
Challenging behavior is NOT an indicator of having a __________.
disability
Young children may not understand directions that use words like "don't" because they may not understand the __________ of a word.
negation
Name 2 recommended strategies/best practices.
- Use visual aids
- Use appropriate "attention grabbers" to bring noise levels down
- Have a back-up plan for activities
- Be aware of non-verbal signs of frustration
- Use timers
- Incorporate different forms of communication
What must staff do immediately if a behavior escalates into a crisis situation?
Inform the facility director immediately. They will direct you to contact the parent/guardian for pick up or they may choose to call the parent themselves.
Who can authorize a suspension or termination?
Program Superintendent or Division Chief