What does using the Least Restrictive Alternative (LRA) mean?
Using the maximum degree of care and minimum degree of force (both de-escalation and physical restraints)
What are the Tasks of Development?
Hint: airport
Trust
Security
Attachment
What are the 3 criteria for defining behavior?
Hint: Cow
Measurable
Observable
Objective
Effective communication requires staff to be...?
Assertive
What is the first and last step of Positive Correction?
Hint: Sandwich
Praise
What are ACE'S?
Adverse Childhood Experiences
What type of stress increases heart rates and is helpful to the system, supporting the ability to complete tasks and stay motivated?
Positive Stress
What are the 3 sources of behavior?
Carry in
Carry over
Tune in
Why do we want to use "I" and "We" messages instead of “You” statements?
They convey support and respect
Using open-ended questions and phrases are part of which de-escalation strategy?
Discussion Strategies
What is simple negligence?
Failure to meet needs that causes little harm
What is the Disengaged Onlookers role in the Bullying Circle?
They don't take a stand in either direction- you can't tell if they support/don't support
What are the 3 types of behavior?
Behaviors of Concern
Replacement Behavior
Desired Behaviors
What are 2 ways we can Manage the Environment?
Stategic Positioning
Use Movement
See & Hear all Individuals
Communication Devices
Exits
Potential Hazards and Sensory Stimulation
What de-escalation strategy is used for off task, anxious, and non-participating behavior, using a motivational tone?
Encouragement Strategies
Challenging behavior can be examined as what?
1. Coping to satisfy needs
2. Stress responses
3. Learned
4. Potentially dangerous
What are the 6 Setting Events that influence behavior and development?
Diagnose Medical and Mental Health Needs
Medication and Side Effects
Cognitive Ability
Emotional Capacity
Physical Factors
Social Experiences
What are the 3 types of aggression?
Active
Passive
Counter
What are the 3 Levels/Types of Insult Behaviors?
Characteristics
Home and Hearth
Professionalism
What are 4 ways to build relationships?
Meet & Greet
Interest Relating
Appropriate Humor
Recognize Milestones
Share Mealtimes
Acknowledge/Praise
Effusive Praise
Empathetic Connections
Active Engagement
Differential Reinforcement
Positively Support & Correct Behavior
Developmentally Appropriate Activity Planning
What is gross negligence?
Failure to meet needs that causes significant harm
Who on Polsky's diamond has a need for achievement, and will engage in risky behavior with no regard of consequences?
Status Seekers
At what point on the Behavior Curve is a youth's logical cognitive process & decision making impaired & behavior is impulsive?
Out-of-Control Period (Peak)
What is one Self-Management Positive Response we can use as staff?
Ignore inconsequential behavior
Walk away, then re-engage
Share feelings
Script a response
Remain focused on the individual’s behavior
Self-talk
What is the most restrictive VERBAL de-escalation strategy?
Direction Strategies