FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
USING PICTURES AND/OR HAND GESTURES TO GET ATTENTION
Rationale
It is hypothesized that Tyrone is using his undesired behaviour of throwing furniture’s or objects to the floor to again preferred staff attention. How to use pictures and/or hand gestures to get attention as a functional skill to teach because it will allow Tyrone to get what he wants without showing undesired behaviour. Learning to use pictures or hand gestures will be an efficient communication strategy for Tyrone to use to obtain the reinforcer of staff by immediately attending/ responding to the appropriate attempt or may be used to improve or enhance the communication skills of individual. Over time, the undesired behaviour is expected to decrease in frequency …show more content…
Preferred staff must keep it close within his reach at all times.
Preferred staff must explain to Tyrone that he can gently tap their shoulders/ arm and or use visual schedule with pictures and outlined words to indicate/ notify that the staff should seize from whatever they are doing to give positive attention to him. If Tyrone gently tap your shoulder/arm or use pictures from the visual schedule with pictures and outlined words while a staff member is interacting with Tyrone or are preoccupied with other participants doing activities, then the staff member must:
1. Intervene as soon as possible
2. Respond immediately by giving full attention.
3. Asks Tyrone what he wants.
4. Remained silent and listen effectively until Tyrone respond within or for 20 seconds.
a. If Tyrone responded, then follow the instructions staff illustrated.
b. If Tyrone remains still and silent for 20 seconds, then request appropriate behaviour (see the instructions above for requesting appropriate interactions).
USING A VISUAL SCHEDULE WITH PICTURES AND OUTLINED WORDS …show more content…
Also, the staff will review his posted monthly calendar for upcoming special events and appointments that he would be participate in. Throughout the day, staff must then provide assistance to Tyrone as necessary for him to participate in the activities that he has placed on the schedule, in the order that he has indicated on the schedule. Offering assistance at the that Tyrone has indicated will serve to promote Tyrone’s use of the
USING PICTURES AND/OR HAND GESTURES TO GET ATTENTION
Rationale
It is hypothesized that Tyrone is using his undesired behaviour of throwing furniture’s or objects to the floor to again preferred staff attention. How to use pictures and/or hand gestures to get attention as a functional skill to teach because it will allow Tyrone to get what he wants without showing undesired behaviour. Learning to use pictures or hand gestures will be an efficient communication strategy for Tyrone to use to obtain the reinforcer of staff by immediately attending/ responding to the appropriate attempt or may be used to improve or enhance the communication skills of individual. Over time, the undesired behaviour is expected to decrease in frequency …show more content…
Preferred staff must keep it close within his reach at all times.
Preferred staff must explain to Tyrone that he can gently tap their shoulders/ arm and or use visual schedule with pictures and outlined words to indicate/ notify that the staff should seize from whatever they are doing to give positive attention to him. If Tyrone gently tap your shoulder/arm or use pictures from the visual schedule with pictures and outlined words while a staff member is interacting with Tyrone or are preoccupied with other participants doing activities, then the staff member must:
1. Intervene as soon as possible
2. Respond immediately by giving full attention.
3. Asks Tyrone what he wants.
4. Remained silent and listen effectively until Tyrone respond within or for 20 seconds.
a. If Tyrone responded, then follow the instructions staff illustrated.
b. If Tyrone remains still and silent for 20 seconds, then request appropriate behaviour (see the instructions above for requesting appropriate interactions).
USING A VISUAL SCHEDULE WITH PICTURES AND OUTLINED WORDS …show more content…
Also, the staff will review his posted monthly calendar for upcoming special events and appointments that he would be participate in. Throughout the day, staff must then provide assistance to Tyrone as necessary for him to participate in the activities that he has placed on the schedule, in the order that he has indicated on the schedule. Offering assistance at the that Tyrone has indicated will serve to promote Tyrone’s use of the