What should staff do if they observe JN plugging his ears?
If staff observe the noise level in an environment increasing and Jesse begins to plug his ears, staff will offer Jesse alternative options
How often is Isaac’s DRO schedule delivered?
Every 1 Hour 15 minutes
Where should staff store peers take out food?
Westley’s peers will store their takeout food in the second refrigerator.
Where should EW wash a clothing item at least 1x per day?
Laundry Room Basin
If WB/IM/EW/JN staff need to step away briefly, what proactive staffing strategy must be followed?
Another staff must immediately provide full coverage so Westley is never left unsupervised.
How is it utilized?
Staff will utilize the brush every 2 hours.
Staff will brush Jesse’s arms, legs, and back 10 times each.
How should staff respond when Isaac requests multiple hugs?
Offer alternatives such as a high five or fist bump.
What tool helps Westley with transitions?
Visual schedule and timer.
When going on community outings, what should staff take with them?
staff will take a backpack with extra clothes.
What should you fill out, prior to leaving and upon arrival home from outings?
Outing Log
Travel binder in/out sheet
How often should staff check on JN when alone in his room?
Staff ensure to check on Jesse when he is alone in his room and shuts the door, at least once every 15 minutes
Where should IM place the TV remote if it is not being utilized?
Staff will provide a designated “TV remote bin” for Isaac to place the TV remote inside of when not in use.
What should Westley have available to him at all times?
Chew necklace, PECS binder, AAC device, noise canceling headphones, sensory item
For EW's communication goal, what form of communication are we tracking and expanding?
PECS binder
How often should we brush the boys teeth?
3x per day
What should you take with you on ALL outings?
When in the community, staff will carry a go-bag containing protective bite sleeves and Ukeru Flex Pad.
Medicine
Travel Binder
Can IM ride the school van if there is no buddy rider?
Issac will attend school on the bus only if there is a buddy rider on the school bus. If no buddy rider is available, 2 Tenaya staff members will transport Isaac to school.
When Westley is presented with a nonpreferred task and completes the task in the absence of aggression and SIB: What should we do?
A highly preferred item (e.g., goldfish, chips, etc.) will be given for every instance of completing nonpreferred tasks (FR1).
Pair the reinforcer, with verbal praise from staff (e.g., “Great job Westley!” While handing him the gold fish).
Prior to taking a taking a shower, what should EW do?
Where should his clothes be placed while in the shower?
Prior to taking a shower, allow Evan to pick out his own clothes (e.g., “Evan it’s time to take a shower, let’s go pick out your clothes).
On a chair outside of the bathroom.
True/False we should follow the created visual schedule?
Tell me about the activity schedule.
True
What is the head injury protocol?
Mild: Staff will complete home wellness-checks
Moderate: Staff will contact Merakey RN immediately. RN will contact Jesse’s doctor within 1 hour of the incident.
Severe: Staff will call emergency services immediately
How often should staff offer IM attention while awake?
While in his room?
every 10 minutes while awake and 30 minutes while in his room.
What is a break task?
Break larger/more difficult tasks into smaller tasks and provide breaks in between each small task provided.
What should you do if EW begins ripping an item?
Redirect him to utilize his RIP area.
What are the dietitians recommendations?
smaller portions
removing from room
healthier options
homemade options
platter board