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Crisis Prevention

  1. Crisis prevention plan
    1. Purpose is to prevent serious injury
    2. Based on functional assessment
      1. Setting events
      2. Antecedents
      3. Function of behavior

    3. Relationship to positive behavioral support

  2. Escalating sequence of behaviors
    1. Behaviors occurring from lower to higher intensity
    2. Intervening early in sequence
    3. Redirecting student before or after crisis
    4. Early intervention benefits

  3. Coercion theory
    1. Definition
    2. Relationship to escalating sequence of problem behavior
    3. Avoiding power struggles
    4. Interrupting coercive interaction patterns

  4. Procedures for managing crises
    1. Ignoring
      1. Paying attention to the student
      2. Ignoring the behavior
      3. Redirecting
      4. Early intervention
      5. Alternative activities
      6. Changing the way requests are made

    2. Removal and protection
      1. Staying out of reach
      2. Removing other individuals
      3. Using proximity
      4. Blocking access

    3. Restraint
      1. Using only to avoid physical harm
      2. Reducing amount of time restraint is used
      3. Following guidelines and documentation
      4. Building systematic review process
      5. Protective equipment
        1. short-term strategy
        2. transition planning


  5. Responding to crises
    1. Early intervention
    2. Being aware of physical environment
    3. Observing student's emotional and physiological state
    4. Paying attention to your nonverbal cues
    5. Avoiding situations that trigger crises

  6. Written crisis prevention plans
    1. Procedures
    2. Summary page
    3. Factors to include

  7. Support strategies
    1. Rotating schedules
    2. Training and support systems
    3. Opportunities for practice



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