How to support positive behaviour

How can changes in individuals that may indicate an episode of challenging behaviour be recognized?

• By ignoring the changes

• By recognizing patterns of behaviour

• By avoiding the individual

• By punishing the individual

What can be done if a pattern is identified and the trigger for the behaviour is known?

• Techniques can be put in place to help prevent it.

• The behaviour can be ignored.

• The situation can be escalated.

• The behaviour can be encouraged.

What is one way an individual can manage their avoidance actions when eating basic foods?

• By asking for a knife and fork and having hand wipes with them

• By eating with their hands

• By avoiding eating in public

• By skipping meals

What strategy can be used at school to help an individual recognize when they are feeling stressed?

• By holding up a card to be excused and go to a quiet room

• By ignoring the stress and continuing with the lesson

• By talking loudly in class

• By leaving the school premises

What is one of the advantages of proactive strategies in supporting positive behaviour?

• It helps to teach the individual more appropriate ways of seeking attention.

• It encourages individuals to ignore inappropriate behaviour.

• It focuses on punishing negative behaviour.

• It limits the opportunities for individuals to practice appropriate behaviour.

What can be used to help individuals who are sensitive to noise?

• Wearing headphones or ear defenders

• Increasing the noise level

• Ignoring their sensitivity

• Removing all sound barriers

Which method can be used to communicate with individuals who have difficulty with verbal communication?

• Using picture exchange cards

• Speaking louder

• Ignoring their communication needs

• Using complex language

Why is it important to have person-centred approaches in establishing support strategies?

• It ensures that the support strategies are generic and can be applied to everyone.

• It allows for the use of physical restraint and medication as primary methods.

• It ensures that the support strategies are personalized to the individual's needs.

• It focuses on containment rather than understanding the individual's reasons for behavior.

What is the benefit of understanding an individual's reasons for their behavior?

• It allows for the use of generic support strategies.

• It helps in creating a plan that is best suited to the individual.

• It promotes the use of physical restraint and medication.

• It focuses on containment rather than understanding.

What does EDI stand for?

• Electronic Data Interchange

• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Educational Development Initiative

• Environmental Data Integration