Environment for Success By Renu Mujumdar
- 1. Introduction-Importance of Early Learning Experiences
- 2. Strong Correlation Between Early Social Emotional Skills and Quality of Life in Later Years Social Emotional Skills Prevention/Reduction In Challenging Behaviors Positive Relationships Increased Participation and Academic Performance
- 3. Pyramid of Prevention and Management of Behaviors
- 4. Parents – The Very First Behavior Coaches Most Important Influence on Children Single Most Critical Agent of Change Realize Significance of Parent Child Interaction Learn to be Authoritarian Support Children’s Development
- 5. Developmental Stages of Parenting Image MakingPreparing for Parenthood Nurturing StageReality of Birth, Shifting Relationships Interdependent Stage Authority StageParenting Styles, Discipline and Power Issues Interpretive Stage
- 6. Points of Entry for Behavior Caregivers Teachers Culture Community Self Physical Environment
- 7. Situations Considered as Risk Factors for Potential Mental Health Problems in Children as Listed in DSM IV-PC Challenges to Primary Support Group Changes in Caregivers Other Functional Change in Family Community or Social Challenge Educational Challenges Parent/Adolescent Occupational Challenges Housing Challenges Economic Challenges Inadequate Access to Health and/or Mental Health Services, Legal System or Crime Problem Other Environmental Situations Health-related Situations
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- 9. Classroom Dynamics 20% of All Typically Developing Preschoolers Exhibit Social and Communication Deficits Children with Developmental Delays Much More Likely to Exhibit Behavioral Problems This number Increases if Children Have Risk Factors Critical For Teachers to Have Tools to Identify This
- 10. A Developmental Approach to Behavior Management Forms the Basis for Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Developmental Knowledge as the Foundation of Academic Expectations Form Partnerships and Share Control Must be School Wide
- 11. A Developmental Approach- Prevention Strategies Nurturing Classrooms Forming the First level of PBS • Focus of Energy on Pro-Social and Positive Behaviors • Routines and Boundaries • Relationships and Partnerships
- 12. A Developmental Approach- Prevention Strategies Responsive and Knowledgeable Teachers • A Conscious Effort to Know the Children and Parents • Acknowledging There is no Universal Approach to Behavior Management • Trainings and Skill Building
- 13. A Developmental Approach- Prevention Strategies Curriculum Adaptation • Structural Aspects of the Classroom • Individualizing Tasks by Adjusting Level Of Difficulty and Level of Assistance • Adapting Methods of Instruction
- 15. A Developmental Approach- Management Techniques Functional Behavior Assessment Forming the Second Level of PBS • A- Antecedent – Triggers of Target Behavior • B- Behavior- Specifying and then Systematically Recording Problem Behaviors • C- Consequences- Used in Response to Target Behavior
- 16. A Developmental Approach- Management Techniques Behavior Support Plan • Intentional Teaching of Skills as Ongoing Curriculum • Teaching Social and Emotional Skills Such as Seeking Attention and Handling Frustration • Addressing Learning and/or Developmental Needs
- 17. A Developmental Approach- Intervention Methods For Children Identified as At-Risk • Family Centered Approach with Parent Partnership • Multidisciplinary Approach Involving Professionals and Paraprofessionals From Within or Outside the School • Individualized Clinical Interventions Such as ABA and One-on-One Tutoring for Specific Skills