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SMS Consultation 659-5472
Creating the conditions Creating the conditions for prosocial behaviorsfor prosocial behaviorsCreating the conditions Creating the conditions for prosocial behaviorsfor prosocial behaviorsHelping children learn to get along with Helping children learn to get along with
peers and adultspeers and adults
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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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