The Red Behavior Scale
This level is a low-level change in usual behavior that does NOT affect others.
What is Agitated?
This is a voluntary activity that is fun and recharges the batteries making someone better able to handle the stressors in their life.
What is High Quality Relaxation?
This is the A of the SMART Principles.
What is Always Make it Safer?
Behaviors at this level might include swearing at people, standing in front of the TV while other people are trying to watch or yelling.
What is Disruptive?
This level is "behavior that is harmful to self or others."
What is Dangerous?
This means becoming a member of a group where someone can find people they like and that like them.
What is Caring Community?
The SMART Principle which encourages having a plan and knowing as much as you can about an individual.
What is Stay One Step Ahead?
Behaviors at this level might include head-banging, throwing things at staff or spitting.
What is Dangerous?
The second level message of behaviors at this level is "Pay Attention!"
What is Disruptive?
The second level message of this Green Scale area is "I Matter."
What is Productivity?
This SMART Principle encourages teamwork and utilizing the Minimum Impact Principle.
What is Together/TLC?
Behaviors at this level might include pacing, crying, isolating or fidgeting.
What is Agitated?
At this level, individuals exhibit an increase in Gross Motor Activity (GMA)
What is Destructive?
One way to help someone get more of THIS Green Scale Category into their life is to Model Behavior.
What is Caring Community?
Using this SMART Priniciple could include talking about something more enjoyoable for the individual, changing the subject or saying something funny.
What is Refocus the Attention?
Behaviors at this level might include punching a wall, flipping a table or kicking a chair.
What is Destructive?
The second level message of behaviors at this level is "Stop Me" or "Help Me."
What is Threat of Lethal?
Adding more green elements to a person's life should not have to do this.
What is cost more money?
This SMART Principle includes making only one request at a time.
What is Move One Step At A Time?
Behaviors at this level might include saying, "I'm going to kill myself?" Or, "I'm going to kill my neighbor."