strategies
Using social scripts is a way of doing this
What is priming
This is something we can incorporate into someone’s daily supports that allows them to have a sense of control over their activities.
What is Choice
This is the phrase we use when SR invading staff’s personal space
What is “1000 house likes personal space”
Choosing a time when SR is calm, using a casual and positive scenario, moving on quickly to something positive- is setting the environment for what
What is exposure to trigger words
independent, verbal, gestural, hand over hand.
Order these prompts from most intrusive to least.
What is:
1.Hand over hand
2.verbal
3.gestural
4.independent
You do this when the 2nd attempt at redirection for personal space does not work, when 1st attempt at roughhousing does not work, or 2nd attempt at redirecting level 2 behaviours is unsuccessful
What is provide a 10 minute break
Incorporating safety, predictability, consistency, respect, choice, security and positive relationships is this type of support
What is Trauma Informed Support
This type of question – usually requiring one of two responses – is simplified compared to your typical who, what, where, when, why questions.
What is a yes/no question
“can you sit on the chair?” “can you squeeze your hands together?” are examples of this
what are high probability requests