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What if ...
Suzie tears the visual cue (picture of herself)
off of her desk.
Show Suzie the picture of herself sitting at her desk, verbally
reinforce the appropriate behavior (i.e., sitting at the desk), remove
picture.
Suzie ignores the taped boundaries on the floor.
Physically show Suzie the tape and model walking up to and stopping
at the tape. Reinforce Suzie as she does this with an adult. Consider
using a videotape that models the appropriate behavior or writing a
script that identifies the boundary and appropriate behavior within
the boundary. In addition, consider whether Suzie needs to know how
long she will need to stay within the boundary. A time timer [glossary
term] can be set so that Suzie knows that she will stay within the area
for a prescribed time. A visual support indicating activities and boundaries
can also reinforce appropriate behavior.
Classmates question why there is tape on the floor.
Explain that the tape helps Suzie understand where she can go
and how she can stay safe. Tell the students that we all need different
types of boundaries to help us learn and be safe. Point out natural
and man-made boundaries that area used daily (i.e., crosswalks, sidewalks,
bicycle paths on a road, the playground).
Staff is not following through on boundary strategies.
Provide a written plan and train all staff who are working with
Suzie.
End of lecture. Select your next place from the Jump
Pad.
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