Behavior Intervention Guidelines

Rationale for BIG

Provides consistency among staff

Reduces number of responses

Quick response for new behaviors

Simple process

BIG Steps

Step 1: Identify problem behaviors

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Identify Problem Behaviors

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BIG Steps

Step 1: Identify problem behaviors

Step 2: Categorize problem behaviors

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Categorize Problem Behaviors

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Behavior Intervention Guidelines

Response Category Definition Examples

When Behavior does NOT Occur When Behavior DOES Occur

AGGRESSION Behaviors that cause harm or damage to people or property; may be physical or verbal in nature.

SELF-INDULGENT

Behaviors that are disruptive and involve only the child.

NON-COMPLIANT

Failure to follow adult directions or known rules.

BIG Steps

Step 1: Identify problem behaviors

Step 2: Categorize behaviors

Step 3: Develop response

Considerations for Determining Responses

Acknowledges child’s feelings

Includes self-regulation component

Includes problems solving component

Are non-aversive

Are appropriate for category

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Possible Responses

Ignore

Verbal or physical feedback

Redirection

Loss of privilege

Possible Responses (continued)

Time out/time away

Provide acceptable behavior

ActivityDetermine Appropriate Responses

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Behavior Intervention Guidelines

Response Category Definition Examples

When Behavior does NOT Occur When Behavior DOES Occur

AGGRESSION Behaviors that cause harm or damage to people or property; may be physical or verbal in nature.

SELF-INDULGENT

Behaviors that are disruptive and involve only the child.

NON-COMPLIANT

Failure to follow adult directions or known rules.

BIG Example

Response Category

Definition

Examples When Behavior does NOT

Occur When Behavior DOES Occur

AGGRESSION Behaviors that cause harm or damage to people or property; may be physical or verbal in nature.

Hitting Biting Kicking Destroying toys

Verbally Reinforce

1. Identify child’s feelings (“I know that you are angry…”) 2. State known rule (“but, hitting is not okay.”) 3. If the child is out of control allow him time to calm down using Stop, Breathe, Think process. 4. Problem solve. (“Next time what could you do when you are angry?”)

SELF-INDULGENT

Behaviors that are disruptive and involve only the child.

NON-COMPLIANT

Failure to follow adult directions or known rules.

BIG Steps

Step 1: Identify problem behaviors

Step 2: Categorize behaviors

Step 3: Develop responses

Step 4: Implement BIG