SMS Consultation 659-5472 Creating the conditions for prosocial behaviors Helping children learn to...

SMS Consultation 659-5472

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Presented by Seena M. Skelton Ph.D.Presented by Seena M. Skelton Ph.D.

School PsychologistSchool Psychologist

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Agenda• Introductions• Review of what we know about behavior• Tiers of supports• Universal, Target, and Intensive Supports• Wrap up

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What we know about behavior

Behavior is a response to the environment

Behavior is affected by physical or emotional state

Behavior is influenced by factors inside and outside the immediate context

We use behavior to meet a need or want.

Behavior changes as people learn and apply new skills

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Academic Systems Behavioral Systems

1-5% 1-5%

5-10% 5-10%

80-90% 80-90%

Designing School-Wide Systems for Student Success

Targeted Group Interventions

Intensive, Individual Interventions

Universal Interventions Universal Interventions

Targeted Group Interventions

Intensive, Individual Interventions

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BelongingIndependence

Mastery

Generosity

Circle of Courage

Reclaiming Youth at Risk, National Educational Services, Bloomington, Indiana

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Belonging

We define belonging as: The universal human longing for love is nurtured by relationships of trust with significant persons in our lives. (“I am loved.”)

Mastery

We define mastery as: Our inborn thirst for learning is nurtured as we gain understanding and competence in coping with the world.

(“I am good at something.”)

Independence

We define independence as: Our desired to exercise free will is nurtured by increasing responsibility.

(“I have the power to make decisions.”)

Generosity

We define generosity as: Our passion for life is nurtured by concern for others and commitment beyond one’s self.

(“I have a purpose for my life.”)

Four Principle Needs:

The Psychology of Empowerment

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Universal Supports

• Connect _____________

• Clear _______________

• Consistent ___________

• Culturally Responsive_______

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Starting with a rich learning environment

• Organized learning space• Age appropriate materials• Sufficient materials for

children to use• Established rules and

routines• Predictable and signaled

transitions• Positive adult-child

interactions• Appropriate

acknowledgement for appropriate behavior

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Embedding social skills instruction in daily activities

• Books/Stories• Practice through play • Role play• Directly teaching social skills

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Teaching Social Skills

• Tell Them How

• Show Them How

• Have Them Practice

• Give Them Feedback

• Encourage and acknowledge the Skill Frequently

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Target Supports • When typical social

skills instruction isn’t enough

• More explicit

• More frequent

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Intensive supports

• When typical and target supports don’t work• Need individualized support plans • Team planning is required

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A Good Detective

• Asks the right questions

• Questions the right people

• Examines all aspects of the situation

• Use appropriate tools for gathering information

• Based on the information gathered draws a hypothesis

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Five Important Questions to Ask

• What is the problem?

• Why is the problem occurring?

• What is do we want to see happening and by when?

• What are we going to do to teach or help the child demonstrate the new behavior?

• Did our plan work?

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Use the right tools for gathering information

• Observations

• Interviews

• Charts/graphs

• Keeping Records

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Ecological Assessment

ChildInstruction & Curriculum

Environment

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ABC Analysis• Antecedent

• Behavior

• Consequence

Behavior

Before

AfterSetting

Events

Ecological

Observation

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Determining the Communicative Intent of Behavior (Function)

Control

Attention

Avoidance

Abuse Neglect

ADHDSiblings

PDD

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Main Points

• Creating the right conditions is essential

• Determining the function of behavior is key to intervening

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Main Points

• Asking the right questions will lead to the appropriate answers

• Examine all aspects of a child’s learning: the child, the curriculum, & the environment

• Write down your plan