Needs
What are our basic needs? (6)
Breathing, water, food, shelter, clothing and sleep
How to recognize signs and triggers?
Being observant and knowing our camper
Timmy is throwing a fit because you didn't let him put on his socks before his boxers.
Where is this situation located in the escalation mountain?
Stress point/trigger
A camper is having a hard time with loud noises. What should you do?
Take them out of the room and give them noise-cancelling headphones.
What should the counsellor and the companion do with the rest of the group when there is a camper going through a crisis?
Have the rest of the group leave with the counsellor & you (companion) stay to de-escalate the situation
What are the 5 dimensions of needs?
Social, intellectual, biophysical, moral & affective
A camper is covering their ears, repeatedly doing hand motions and they keep rocking back and forth. What behaviour is the camper demonstrating?
Sensory overload (associated with hyperactivity & impulsivity)
Susan is repeatedly hitting herself in the head after not finding her favourite snack in her lunch box.
Where is this situation located on the escalation mountain?
Peak/Crisis
Vous avez la difficulté à motiver votre campeur à participer dans l'activité. Que pouvez-vous faire?
Utiliser du renforcement positif (object ou autre activité qui intéresse le campeur)
What are the 4Cs of intervention?
Continuity, clarity, consistency, consequence
What is essential to have prepared for your camper at all times?
Sling bag with fidgets, knowing their file
What is the most common trigger for a camper living with autism?
Lights, (multi-directional) noises
Frederic keeps isolating away from the group and is seen talking to himself.
Where is this situation located on the escalation mountain?
Agitation
Pourquoi garder votre cerveau émotionnel sous contrôle?
Donner 2 exemples des 5 étapes avant intervention.
Listen, utiliser votre jugement afin d'identifier un comportement, be aware of skills and accept their limitations, work in teams, utilizing PLAY