Team Building Review Quiz

What does "WAIT" stand for?

• Why Am I Tired

• We Are In Trouble

• Wait Am I Teaching

• Why Am I Talking

Answer explanation

• - Stay 1.5 - 3 feet away 

• - Keep the adults to a minimum

• - Keep your verbals to a minimum 

• - Explain why you’re entering someone’s space

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• “I need to be close to you until you are safe.”

• “I see you’re frustrated. I’m going to give you some space.”

Student's need to learn to ___ before being expected to self-regulate.

• Behave

• Cohabitate

• Listen

• Co-regulate

Answer explanation

When this response is experienced on a consistent basis, neural networks necessary for self-regulation are formed.

What are the 4 functions of behavior?

• Evade, Ascertain, Target, Surprise

• Entertain, Avoid, Test, Seek

• Escape, Attention, Tangible, Sensory

• Elope, Acquire, Trigger,

  Sleep

Answer explanation

E - Escape       

Removes undesired activities or interactions.

A - Attention   

Provides access to people or interactions.

T - Tangibles

Provides access to preferred items/objects.

S - Sensory    

Provides preferred sensory inputs.

When setting limits, you should always do which of the following?

• Offer Choices

• Use Short/Consistent Prompts

• Give Wait Time

• All of The Above

Answer explanation

Give a Choice:

Give the student two appropriate choices to allow a sense of control.

Silence:

Allow for silence and provide enough wait time.

Art of Distraction:

Change the subject to something different or use humor.

Offer a Break:

If appropriate, allow for a break to get a drink of water or a quick movement break.

What is the difference between a Behavioral Tantrum and a Sensory Meltdown?

• Behavioral tantrums are goal directed.

• Behavioral tantrums are unintentional and involuntary.

• There is no desired outcome of a behavioral tantrum.

• The student is unable to be redirected during a behavioral tantrum.

Answer explanation

Physical or Sensory Needs - rest, hunger, thirst, pain, overstimulation, etc.

Emotional Needs - students who want control due to feeling anxious, insecure, unheard, etc.

Connection - positive/negative attention seeking students.

Lack of Skills or Understanding - struggling to accomplish something, confused by what is being asked of them, etc.

Communication - I don't like this, I don’t feel safe, I’m frustrated, etc.