Replacement behaviors
What replacement behavior should McCartney use when engaging in health and hygiene deficits?
Negotiation skills. McCartney can negotiate his schedule to determine when he will complete tasks within an appropriate boundary of time.
what helps to lessen McCartney's anxiety?
Telling him of any schedule changes or prepare him for anything out of the "norm" that is coming up.
How long should McCartney be calm before engaging him back in the activity he was trying to escape?
5 min.
what are some relaxation techniques you can use when you take a break in order to help calm down?
listen to music, play a video game, watch funny videos, lay in your bedroom, play with the dogs
Give three good tips for dealing with ADHD
1. accept diagnosis
2. use pill containers
3. get enough sleep
4. practice self care
5. cut clutter
6. keep a planner
7. make a master list of ideas/thoughts
8. set alarms
9. keep a clock in the shower
10. seek support
11. just say no
12. control your impulses
What skill should be used when McCartney feels stressed or overwhelmed and he is trying to escape a task?
He should request to take a break so he can use a relaxation skills to calm down
Why should family members encourage McCartney to eat at the dining room table?
To encourage social interaction with family members and increase communication.
What should staff/caregivers do if McCartney hasn't completed a task/chore he needs to complete?
Prompt negotiation skills to schedule a time he will complete it within appropriate boundaries.
Name two different TYPES of coping skills
Self soothing
emotional awareness
mindfulness
distraction
opposite action
crisis plan
What are some signs of anxiety?
How long can you take a break to calm down and "regroup" before continuing the task or situation you were in?
10 minutes but up to 20 minutes if needed.
McCartney tends to get nervous in what kinds of settings?
Large crowds or people he doesn't know well
If McCartney is making rude comments to others, raising his voice in a frustrated manner, and/or rolling his eyes and “shutting down” by refusing to talk with others or ignoring others entirely what is the first thing he should be prompted to do?
Take a 10 min break to calm down
What are some examples of POOR coping skills?
yelling or screaming
negative self talk
avoiding family members
shutting down
blaming others
avoiding friends
becoming violent
spreading rumors
pretending like you don't care
What should you do if you feel anxious?
Try using some of your coping skills you have developed
What people fit into the orange "circle"
Doctors, police, familiar faces from the community, EMT's, Firemen, etc.
True or False: McCartney loves going out into the community?
False. IF given the chance he will stay home any time he can. He likes to isolate and play on the computer.
What should others do if McCartney is verbally aggressive in any way once they have suggested he take a break to calm down?
What Are Coping Skills?
Coping skills are the mental, emotional, and behavioral tools that allow us to maintain focus and perspective when dealing with difficulties – and the strong feelings those difficulties create.
What are symptoms of ADHD?
what people in your life fit into the blue "circle"
Mom, Dad, Jessica, Grandparents
What are two activities that McCartney doesn't mind doing outside?
Taking the dogs for a walk; going to a park; playing Pokemon Go; going to Mega Play
Define the circles program by color/level of touch:
Blue: family members
Green: close friends/friends of the family
Yellow: staff/acquaintances
Orange: community members-doctors, police, familiar people in the community.
Red: strangers
What do you feel is the best way to help you calm down and remain calm
Any answer McCartney gives.
True or False: ADHD can be cured?
False. There's no known cure for ADHD, but several options can help you manage the symptoms. Treatments range from behavioral intervention to prescription medication. In many cases, medication alone is an effective treatment for ADHD