Behaviors
Behaviors like hitting oneself, biting or scratching often as a way to cope with stress or frustration.
What are Self injurious behaviors (SIBS)?
What has a head, a tail, is brown, and has no legs?
What is a penny?
Over stimulation from sights sound or textures can result in behaviors- covering ears, avoiding certain environments or repetitive movements is an example of what?
What is Sensory Overload?
Which PSS participant was an avid horse and bike rider?
Who is Danny?
Rewarding good behavior with praise, privileges, or rewards.
What is Positive Reinforcement?
Actions like rocking, hand flapping, or repetitive vocalizations are examples of what?
What is Stimming?
What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?
What is a stamp?
What are some environmental factors that can cause behaviors?
Lack of routine, inconsistent expectations, negative interactions with caregivers, or a lack of supportive environment can contribute to challenging behaviors
Which EOS participant LOVES Michael Jordan?
Who is Jenessa?
What is an example of redirecting energy?
If a participant is acting out due to excess energy, redirect it into a positive activity.
Ex; Demetrius stimming- take him for a walk or to play basketball.
Acting without thinking, making sudden decisions or interrupting others.
What is Impulsivity?
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind. What am I?
What is an Echo?
What are some examples of Physical causes for behaviors?
Age, health, illness, pain, and the influence of substances or medications can all affect behavior.
Which PSS participant was a champion bowler & soccer player?
Who is Marjorie?
What would be a good redirection technique if someone is displaying attention seeking behaviors?
What is ignore the behavior?
If the participant acts out for attention, they will eventually stop if they are not getting the desired reaction.
What are 5 examples of challenging behaviors?
Aggression (hitting/kicking), Destruction (throwing items/ ripping clothes), self injury (hitting head, biting self), Outbursts (yelling, cussing), Eloping (away from designated area)
I am not alive, but I grow; I don't have lungs, but I need air; I don't have a mouth, but water kills me. What am I?
What is a fire?
What are common causes for behaviors involving aggression or self harm?
Behaviors such as aggression or self-harm can be manifestations of their inability to convey or communicate feelings of frustration, pain, or need for assistance.
Which EOS participant likes to watch videos of students in China learning English?
Who is Kyree?
“I see you're feeling frustrated. Let's take a break and return to this in a few minutes.”
What type of redirection is this an example of?
What is Verbal Redirection?