causing injury (emotional, physical, sexual, or neglect) intentionally or unintentionally to an individual
Starts with
B
Starts with
C
behavior related to unresolved issues within the environment
Starts with
D
conversation between two or more people that should occur with an individual after a behavioral incident which may involve emergency safety interventions; should also occur with staff, the parent, guardian or legal representative (as appropriate), the group, and any outside agency workers
Starts with
E
being aware and able to manage the surroundings
Starts with
F
determining the purpose of an individual's behavior
Starts with
G
a formal avenue to lodge a complaint
Starts with
H
being balanced
Starts with
I
Contains
J
direct, socially unacceptable, often repetitive behavior that causes minor to moderate physical injury; wide ranging and include the following: branding, bruising, burning, cutting, head banging, etc.
Contains
K
Starts with
L
legal responsibility for actions or lack of actions
Starts with
M
Starts with
N
forgetting, withholding, knowingly ignoring services and/or performing incorrectly which may result in harm
Starts with
O
medical condition resulting in soft, brittle bones
Starts with
P
non-verbal intervention which allows staff to use distance to interrupt, prompt, de-escalate and/or change a behavior
Contains
Q
response(s) designed in advance and implemented specifically with the intent to change a behavior
Starts with
R
behavior which can be prompted or chosen instead of the behavior of concern; reinforces the function
Starts with
S
an acronym used to remember the elements of attending that include: show awareness and interest, open posture, lean towards the sender, eye contact considered, and relax while attending
Starts with
T
behavior that is often related to a past traumatic experience, which is triggered by a current stimulus
Starts with
U
include those things staff should be doing all day, every day; these principles and practices are essential for establishing and maintaining healthy relationships and a positive culture
Starts with
V
set of communication skills to help the individual correct their behavior (includes encouragement, discussion, and direction techniques)
Contains
W
reinforcing an individual's efforts and actions
Contains
X
lack of oxygen caused by interruption in breathing which may cause unconsciousness or death
Contains
Y
used in the treatment of psychiatric illnesses; usually to affect thinking, mood, and/or behavior
Contains
Z
distance and location (at least leg's distance away from an individual) that decreases potential for physical harm and provocation
