Week 12 Behavior and Autism Spectrum Disorder

What is self-management

The ability to regulate emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to meet goals in different situations.

What are the key components of self-management?

Managing emotions, delaying gratification, motivating oneself, focusing attention, and goal setting.

How can students manage their emotions effectively?

By recognizing feelings such as anger or anxiety and responding appropriately, for example, using breathing techniques.

What does delaying gratification involve?

Resisting an immediate reward for a larger long-term gain, such as waiting for two marshmallows instead of eating one now.

What is an example of motivating oneself?

Initiating and continuing tasks without external reminders, like starting homework independently.

Why is self-management important for students?

It is essential at every age and is an ongoing developmental skill that adults also need to refine.

What are the requirements for students to effectively use self-management strategies?

Students must think about future goals and reflect on how their choices affect outcomes.

What are situation-oriented strategies in self-management?

Strategies that involve changing the environment to support positive behavior, such as choosing a conducive workspace.

Give an example of modifying a situation to support self-management.

Seating a distractible student near the teacher or using noise-canceling headphones.

What are cognitive strategies in self-management?

Strategies that involve changing attention or thinking, such as directing attention to task-related cues.

How can changing thinking help students?

By reframing negative thoughts, such as viewing homework as an investment in their future rather than a punishment.

What are impulse/emotion suppression strategies?

Strategies that involve trying to shut down a desire or emotion after it has already arisen, which are less effective.

What is the WOOP method?

A structured goal-setting tool that includes Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, and Plan.

What does the ‘Wish’ component of WOOP method entail?

Setting a realistic, meaningful goal, such as finishing all homework for the week.

What is the purpose of the ‘Outcome’ in the WOOP method?

To visualize success in detail, such as feeling relieved and proud after completing homework.

What does the ‘Obstacle’ component of the WOOP method involve?

Identifying the biggest personal obstacle, like getting distracted by a phone.

What is the ‘Plan’ in the WOOP method?

Creating an if-then coping plan to address obstacles, such as recording assignments immediately.

How can students learn to recognize their best learning conditions?

By identifying conditions that help them focus and tracking their progress over time.

What is a key idea in teaching students how to do things?

Teachers should help students learn processes, not just tasks, by teaching strategies for project completion.

What is general self-monitoring?

Students tracking their own behavior in areas like readiness to learn and classroom behavior.

What is the purpose of self-monitoring?

To improve responsibility and metacognition among students.

How can lists and planners assist students in self-management?

They help track assignments and prioritize tasks effectively.

What is the first step in building an effective study routine?

Listen to the assignment.

What tool can help students prioritize tasks?

A physical planner or digital planner.

What technique involves creating emotional space when feeling overwhelmed?

Step back & breathe.

What is the purpose of expanding breaths?

To increase inhale/exhale by 1 second each breath.

What should students monitor to improve attention?

They should track paying attention vs. not paying attention.

What are signs that a student is not paying attention?

Daydreaming, fiddling with objects, talking out of turn, scribbling, staring out the window.

What is the first step in teaching self-management?

Prepare the system by identifying target behavior.

What must be defined when preparing a self-management system?

Appropriate vs. inappropriate behavior.

What is a key factor to consider when making ethical decisions?

Community standards.

What individual right ensures a safe and supportive therapeutic environment?

Individuals have the right to a therapeutic environment focused on personal welfare.

What must professionals ensure regarding treatment?

Treatment must benefit the learner and be provided by competent analysts.

What is the ultimate goal of ethical practices in education?

Normalization and avoiding exclusion.

What is prohibited under PA Behavior Management Guidelines?

Corporal punishment and punishment for behaviors caused by disability.

What must happen after 10 days of suspension?

A manifestation determination must be conducted.

What is an IAES?

An Alternative Education setting for students removed for specific serious offenses.

What should professionals avoid to maintain ethical boundaries?

Social media friendships with clients and accepting expensive gifts.

What is the importance of dual relationships in professionalism?

They can create conflicts of interest.

What language should be used to protect client dignity?

Person-first language.

What is a key ethical question regarding treatment goals?

Are treatment goals appropriate?

What is the role of the IEP team in determining IAES?

The IEP team, not school admins, chooses the IAES.