Antecedent Management
Continuums
Positive Approaches
Category I
Category II & III
100
This physically-based antecedent can be managed by having appropriate snacks available or offering the client something to drink.
What is HUNGER
100
This is the phase in the Continuum of Behavior in which the client's presentation is neutral, cooperative, responsive, and typical behavior for the client.
What is Calm
100
Anything that increases the likelihood that a behavior will occur
What is POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
100
When a staff intervenes immediately to stop a behavior in progress by telling the client "No" or "Stop"
What is VERBAL INTERVENTION
100
This intervention involves the loss of reinforcers that the client previously has earned.
What is RESPONSE COST.
200
This psychologically or emotionally-based antecedent can be managed by offering choices of activities or engaging the client in stimulating activities.
What is BOREDOM
200
This is the phase in the Continuum of Behavior in which the client has little to no rational thinking, is out of control, and is physically acting out.
What is Dangerous Behavior
200
When a client is encouraged to withdraw briefly from an agitating situation so the client can calm
What is SEPARATION TO ALLOW CALMING
200
This intervention is used when the client is cued to restore any property that is damaged, stolen, or defaced to the condition it was before
What is RESTITUTION
200
Intervention in which the client is cued to restore the environment to a condition that is better than it was before the client's inappropriate behavior
What is RESTITUTION OVER-CORRECTION
300
This situationally-based antecedent can be managed by allowing the client to sit in his/her own chair rather than right next to a peer.
What is LACK OF PERSONAL SPACE
300
This is the phase in the Continuum of Behavior in which the client appears agitated, irritable, and/or anxious; may be off-task or distracted; may actively resist staff; may engage in verbal/gestural aggression; and may exhibit confrontational behavior.
What is Escalation
300
Technique used to teach by using verbal, gestural, and/or physical prompts then fading as the client engages in the behavior or task
What is GRADUATED GUIDANCE
300
This intervention involves removing the client from the area where the inappropriate behavior occurred
What is SEPARATION FROM SETTING UP TO 30 MINUTES
300
This intervention involves removing the client from the setting in which the inappropriate behavior occurred if the removal was longer than 30 minutes but less than 1 hour or if the client's removal required staff assistance
What is SEPARATION TIME OUT
400
This situationally-based antecedent can be managed by offering earbuds or headphones to the client who is agitated by noise.
What is LOUD OR HECTIC ENVIRONMENT
400
"Least Restrictive Intervention" means to use the least restrictive intervention that is _______ in addressing the behavior.
What is Effective
400
Technique used to teach by demonstration
What is MODELING
400
This intervention involves the removal of a client's personal property that is being used in an inappropriate or unsafe manner
What is PERSONAL PROPERTY REMOVAL
400
This intervention involves the removal of a client's personal property that the IDT agreed would be removed if the client engaged in a particular inappropriate behavior
What is CONTINGENT PERSONAL PROPERTY REMOVAL
500
This physically-based antecedent can be managed by offering choices between tasks with varied levels of involvement or trying a more stimulating activity that is not physically demanding.
What is FATIGUE
500
According to the Interaction of the 2 Continuums, the most restrictive procedures are to be used only during what phase of client behavior.
What is Dangerous Behavior (or Emergency Situation)
500
When staff tries to distract a client's attention toward something the client enjoys and away from a source of agitation
What is REDIRECTION
500
This is the MAXIMUM period of time a client's personal item can be removed if the client was using it in an inappropriate or unsafe manner
What is ONE HOUR
500
Which Category II and/or III interventions require prior consent and approval and must be included in a formal Behavior Support Plan
What is ALL OF THEM
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