You have undoubtedly heard the saying, “Kids will be kids”. This saying is based on the reality that sometimes children exhibit bad behaviors and it doesn’t necessarily mean that they are bad kids. But some children take this saying to an entirely different level – their behavioral problems become so bad that they are becoming disruptive in school, unresponsive in social situations, or even dangerous to other kids. If your child is exhibiting problem behaviors at school, you may want to talk to his teacher about creating a behavioral intervention plan. Show
What is a Behavior Intervention Plan? A behavior intervention plan (BIP) is simply a plan that is designed to reward and reinforce positive behaviors. Behavior intervention plans look different in every instance because they are customized to a specific student and toward specific behaviors. Some of the problem behaviors that a BIP can be used to address may include the following:
There are several important steps that must be taken in order to develop a behavior intervention plan. For one thing, you need to identify the target behavior(s) that you want to address. Does your child throw things in the classroom? Does he refuse to remain quiet while the teacher is speaking? Does he refuse to do any of his homework or classwork? Once you’ve identified the problem behavior you want to address, you then need to determine what your child gains from this behavior. Why does he do the things he does? Perhaps he throws things in class because he is frustrated that he can’t understand the material. Maybe he acts aggressively toward other students because he has a hard time connecting with other people and making friends. This video explains a behavioral intervention plan. If your child is exhibiting problematic behaviors in school, he may not even know or understand why he does it. That is why it is up to you as the parent to work with your child’s teachers and the school to conduct a functional behavior assessment (FBA). By completing this assessment, you can determine the cause of the problem behavior and, from there, can make a plan to change that behavior. An FBA may involve holding an interview with the child and/or with the child’s teachers and other school staff. Once the FBA is completed, you can start to work on creating a BIP. How Does a Behavior Intervention Plan Work? At its core, a behavior intervention plan is a plan that is designed to teach the child positive behaviors through a system of positive reinforcement. The BIP itself describes the behavior being targeted as well as the supposed reasons the behavior occurs – it also outlines the intervention strategies that will be used at school and at home to address the behavior. Here are some of the things that a behavior intervention plan might include:
In addition to these things, enforcing a behavior intervention plan also involves replacement skills or behaviors – these are behaviors or skills that serve the same purpose as the problem behavior. For example, if the child is acting out by throwing things when he gets frustrated about not understanding the material, a replacement behavior could be raising his hand and asking for help. It may also help to teach the child anger management and coping skills. This video explains how a behavioral intervention plan works. Components of a Behavior Intervention Plan Each behavior intervention plan looks different because each child is different. In order to ensure the success of your plan, however, you need to incorporate certain components which may include the following:
Things to Watch for with a BIP After you and your child’s school have developed a behavior intervention plan, the next step is to implement it. Depending on the severity of your child’s problems, it could take a while for the plan to really start to work and it will require a lot of hard work and dedication. It is entirely possible that the plan won’t work, as well – this is a reality for which you need to prepare yourself. But what are the reasons that a BIP might not work? Here are a few potential reasons:
Implementing a behavior modification plan can be hard work. You, as a parent, need to be on board just as much (or more than) your child’s teacher and school. Once you develop the BIP, you all need to play an active role in enforcing it both at school and at home. Stick to the plan for 2 to 4 weeks while tracking your child’s progress and then review and make any necessary changes to the plan from there. As your child grows and matures, his behavior will change so you may need to make adjustments to the BIP to target new problem behaviors. Being a parent isn’t easy – especially if you are a parent to a child who has behavioral issues. These issues can stem from any number of things including genetics, mental deficits, stress, health problems, and more. But just because your child has some problems doesn’t mean that you can just write them off – it is your job to fight for your child and to make sure that he has the education and the quality of life he deserves. It may take some hard work and a BIP, but you can do it and your child will be all the better for it if you do. Questions? Contact us on Facebook. @publicschoolreview Which of the following could be a prevention strategy for a behavior that involves throwing items quizlet?Which of the following could be a prevention strategy for a behavior that involves throwing items? Minimizing the number of items that could be thrown.
What are prevention strategies a valuable part of behavior?Why are prevention strategies a valuable part of behavior intervention plans? They decrease the likelihood that an undesirable behavior will get reinforced.
What is a behavioral intervention strategy?Behavioral interventions are interventions designed to affect the actions that individuals take with regard to their health. The typical medical intervention is a clinical trial of a particular drug, surgery, or device.
Which of the following is a strategy to use to help an individual de escalate from peak behavior?Utilize active listening techniques. i. Listening, is one of the most important skills used during a crisis de-escalation. Listening effectively establishes trust and allows you to understand information more thoroughly.
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