Behaviors
Behaviors like hitting oneself, biting or scratching often as a way to cope with stress or frustration
What are self injurious behaviors (SIBs)?
Overstimulation from sights, sounds, or textures can result in behaviors like covering ears, avoiding certain environments or repetitive movements can be from what?
Sensory overload
Rewarding good behavior with praise, privileges, or rewards
What is positive reinforcement
What is a seizure?
What is a surge of abnormal electrical activity in the brain?
What is the leading cause of workplace fires?
What is cooking
Actions like rocking, hand flapping, or repetitive vocalizations
What is stimming?
What are three environmental factors that can cause behaviors?
Lack of routine, inconsistent expectations, negative interactions with caregivers, lack of supportive environment
What is an example of redirecting energy?
If a participant is acting out due to excess energy, redirect it into a positive activity
What do you do if someone seizes for longer than 5 minutes if they have a history of seizures?
What is following their seizure protocol
What does the acronym PASS stand for?
Acting without thinking, making sudden decisions, or interrupting others
What is impulsivity?
What are four examples of physical causes for behaviors?
Age, health, illness, pain, and the influence of substances or medications
What would be a good redirection technique if someone is displaying attention seeking behaviors?
Ignoring the behavior
What do you do if someone has a seizure?
What is stay with them, keep the person safe, and turn the person on their side if it is safe to do so
What should you do if you are unable to evacuate a building that is on fire?
What are five examples of challenging behaviors?
What are three common causes for behaviors involving aggression or self-harm?
Inability to communicate, feelings of frustration, pain, or need for assistance
"I see you are 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
Tremors, eye twitching, finger rolling, drooling, teeth clenching, and blank staring are examples of what?
What is active seizing
What type of fire extinguishers can be used to put out electrical fires?
What is powder, CO2, and ABC fire extinguishers