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Behavior Intervention Plan

Kristen Garlock

Towson University
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Background Information:

Lillie is a Kindergarten student at Berkshire Elementary, who has an IEP for cognitive

delay. She is in an inclusion classroom with 18 students, one classroom teacher, an additional

adult and a classroom helper who is in the room for two hours every day. Lillie is currently at a

pre-A reading level, which is below level for Kindergarten as students should currently be

reading on a B level. Berkshire is a PBIS school that has recently started an initiative to use

restorative practices school wide. Restorative practice is a program that teaches students virtues

through modeling in order to build character and increase student success. Teachers use

restorative language to encourage students rather than negative reinforcement. For example, if a

student is not completing his or her work, a teacher would say Please show self-discipline and

responsibility by completing your assignment instead of saying, You must complete your work

now or you will do it at recess. Lillie, has a particularly difficult time showing self-discipline

and responsibility. She needs many reminders to stay on task and often refuses to participate in

classroom activities.

Definition of specific behavior:

Lillie refuses to complete work and demonstrates self-injurious behavior when she is

unhappy. When Lillie refuses to do her work, she is often very disruptive to the class by

engaging in a temper tantrum that involves screaming, crying, kicking chairs and banging on

tables. Lillie also has shown a little aggression towards peers and adults by acting as if she is

about to hit someone or swatting her hand at the individual. This occurs toward the teacher and

additional adult the most, but she has only made physical contact once. Lillies self-injurious

behavior includes pulling her own hair, scratching at her face or slapping herself. Her parents
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have said they do not see this much at home, but have agreed to have Lillie seen by Kennedy

Krieger in order to assess her for Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Literature Review:

1. Minshawi, N. F., Hurwitz, S., Morriss, D., & McDougle, C. J. (2015). Multidisciplinary

Assessment and Treatment of Self-Injurious Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder and

Intellectual Disability: Integration of Psychological and Biological Theory and Approach.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45(6), 1541-1568.

This document suggests that SIB (self-injurious behavior) is used by individuals as a way to

communicate a need for a specific type or reinforcement. The research conducted in this article

use experimental functional analysis of behavior (EFA). In this methodology, the antecedents

and consequences surrounding the problem behavior are carefully controlled and manipulated

over time in order to collect data on situations in which the behavior is most likely to occur. This

article states, as a result of the research, that the most common communicative functions of SIB

are to obtain social attention from others, gain access to tangible items in the environment, avoid

or escape from demands and obtain automatic or sensory stimulation. Reinforcement-based

interventions are one way to address SIB. These reinforcements are provided to encourage

desirable behavior and thereby reduce incidents of SIB. These reinforcements entail giving

attention, rewards or some other stimuli to the individual after the appropriate behavior has

been displayed. An example may be that the student is able to have access to his or her favorite

game after completing a task, which may encourage compliance in the future. Negative

reinforcement may be used as well. This entails removing negative stimuli to increase the

presence of desirable behavior. An example may be to provide the student with a break from
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work after a set amount of time has passed. This article helps develop ideas on how to

appropriately address Lillies self-injurious behaviors.

2. Oliver, C., Petty, J., Ruddick, L., & Bacarese-Hamilton, M. (2012). The Association between

Repetitive, Self-Injurious and Aggressive Behavior in Children with Severe Intellectual

Disability. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 42(6), 910-919.

This article suggest that students who demonstrate self-injurious behaviors may demonstrate

other behaviors and have poorer impulse control. It also suggests that the development of

adaptive behavior is correlated with age. After reading this article, a conclusion can be made that

it is important to teach Lillie self-help skills and communication skills. With proper

communication, self-help and coping skills, Lillie may have other outlets to relieve her anger and

frustration instead of engaging in self-injurious behaviors.

3. MacLure, M., Jones, L., Holmes, R., & MacRae, C. (2012). Becoming a Problem: Behaviour

and Reputation in the Early Years Classroom. British Educational Research Journal,

38(3), 447-471.

This article discusses how being good is not black and white. Children need to do interpretive

work to understand what they are expected to do, or refrain from doing, in order for their

behavior to be assigned to the category of good. An example of an awards assembly was used

to make the point that praising students for being good requires them to think back on what

they did to warrant the praise. This article discusses the importance of being aware of mixed

messages and double meanings. It also states that the early years of education are an important

time for students to learn appropriate feelings and attitudes through modelling and rehearsing.

After reading this article, a conclusion can be made that Lillie would benefit from social stories

and other roleplaying situations in which she learns how to express her feelings appropriately.
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4. O'Connor, E. E., Cappella, E., McCormick, M. P., & McClowry, S. G. (2014). An

Examination of the Efficacy of Insights in Enhancing the Academic and Behavioral

Development of Children in Early Grades. Journal of Educational Psychology, 106(4),

1156-1169.

This article discusses the impact of a program called INSIGHTS where parents and teachers

learn how to recognize the consistent behavioral style a child exhibits across settings as an

expression of temperament. This allows parents and teachers to explore the combination of

warmth and discipline strategies for a particular child that matches his or her temperament. In the

classroom program, the goal is to expand the childs self-regulation as well. The children were

introduced to puppets with 4 different temperaments. They were to explore how the puppets

temperament effected the puppets response to situations. Then they worked with the puppets to

apply problem solving strategies when confronted with daily dilemmas. This program was

effective in reducing disruptive behaviors. The program also increased student engagement in

reading and mathematics. Lillie could benefit from a social skills program such as this to help

regulate her emotions and increase her engagement.

5. Dufrene, B. A., Parker, K., Menousek, K., Zhou, Q., Harpole, L. L., & Olmi, D. J. (2012).

Direct Behavioral Consultation in Head Start to Increase Teacher Use of Praise and

Effective Instruction Delivery. Journal of Educational & Psychological Consultation,

22(3), 159-186.

This article suggests that the use of pre-correction and praise decreased disruptive behavior. The

results found that as the rate of praise increased, there was a decrease in disruptive behavior. The

rate of praise was about 1.59 praise statements per minute. The more Lillie is coached on what is
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appropriate behavior for certain situation and the amount of praise she is given, may reduce the

amount of disruptive behavior she displays.

Baseline Data Collection/Summary of Data Submitted

On a typical day, Lillie is with the teacher from 8:45am-2:00pm and returns at 2:50 until

dismissal at 3:15pm. Lillie is out of the classroom with her classmates for special from 2:00pm-

2:50pm. Lillie has missed many days of school this year and currently has a Required Parent

Conference scheduled for Tuesday, February 21st to discuss her attendance. This has made

routines very difficult for Lillie. Her behaviors seem to begin as soon as the academic day starts

and she is expected to work. There is currently an Additional Adult, Ms. Tammy, who works

with Lillie and another student in the classroom. On day 1, Ms. Tammy was asked to record her

observations on an ABC chart instead of her typical notebook. Beginning at 9:14, which is when

morning meeting is coming to an end and Calendar Math is beginning, Lillie was asked to sit in

her square and turn her body to the board. She refused to do so and instead sat with her back to

the teacher. She stood up, jumped in her square and then sat back down only to take off her shoes

and begin to play with the Velcro. Mrs. Tammy and the teacher attempted to redirect Lillie and

remind her of positive rewards, but Lillie laid flat on the rug, began talking to herself and refused

to get up. When the class moved on to Word Work, Lillie continued to be noncompliant. When

asked to make the /c/ sound, Lillie laugh, looked away, laid on the rug and yelled, Its pickles.

She then settled down for a few minutes until students were given dry erase boards and markers.

She slammed the marker on the board, which resulted in the board being taken away. Lillie then

begin to scream and was moved to the calming space in the back of the room. She attempted to

scratch and hit Mrs. Tammy as well as slamming the desk, throwing items and stomping her feet.

Lillie was ignored for this behavior in an attempted to give her time to calm down, however, her
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behavior escalated and she begin to beat herself on the head with closed fists. After Lillie calmed

down, she was able to move on to center time. When center time was over, Lillie was asked to sit

on the rug for story time. At this time, she began to swing her arms, pull her hair and hit her head

with open hands.

On day 2, Lillies behavior began at 9:15am when students moved onto Calendar Math.

She refused to sit on the rug and instead began making noises, swinging hands and walking

around the classroom. She was able to again join in for centers when she calmed. However,

when told to clean up and move onto another activity, Lillie began to stomp, glare at the teacher

and refused to complete what was asked. After about five minutes, Lillie finally complied and

moved onto another center activity. When it was time to completely clean up and return to the

rug, Lillie again refused to do so and begin to scream, cry and walk around the classroom. These

behaviors consistently happen daily during structured activities such as Calendar Math, Word

Work, Reading and Math. She is much more compliant during centers, which is when she is able

to choose what she would like to do. However, she does not complete the activity correctly

unless Mrs. Tammy or another adult work with her.

On day 3, Lillies behavior began once again when the class transitioned from morning

meeting to Calendar Math. She refused to participate and sat on the rug crying. Students were

picked up at lunch and Lillie refused to do any work because she wanted to get on the computers.

When it was time for her group to get on the computers, she was unable to do so because she had

not joined the group for the math lesson. She was told to sit on the rug in order to complete her

work, but Lillie blew raspberries at the teacher, stomped her feet and then laid on the rug crying.

Lillie finally sat with Mrs. Tammy to complete the activity after about ten minutes of this

behavior. At 3:10pm, as students are packing up to go home, Lillie is told to sit on the rug and
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wait for her name to be called. However, Lillie refused to do so and began barking at the teacher

as she walked around the room.

Student Name: Lillie R. Observation Date: 2/13/17

Observer: Tammy Kaskel (additional Time: 9:15-11:00


adult)

Activity: Whole class instruction Class Period: Calendar Math, Word Work,
Centers, Reading

BEHAVIOR # OF TIMES CONSEQUENCES

Broad problem: self- - Removed from whole group to


harming calming space
Specific events within
behavior:
4
- Hitting self - Reminded of positive reward for
- Pulling hair good behavior

Broad problem: temper - Reminded of positive reward for


tantrums
Specific events within
7 good behavior

behavior: - Removed from whole group and


- Screaming escorted to calming space
- Crying
- Stomping feet
- Growling - Not allowed to use computers
-

Broad problem: Self -Reminded of positive reward for good


stimulating/disruptive
Specific events within
4 behavior

behavior: -reminded of how to sit correctly


- Talking to self
- Singing -ignored
- Swing/flapping arms

Student Name: Lillie R. Observation Date: 2/13/17

Observer: Kristen Garlock Time: 9:15-11:30


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Activity: Whole class instruction Class Period: Calendar Math, Word Work,
Centers, Reading

BEHAVIOR # OF TIMES CONSEQUENCES

Broad problem: self- - Removed from whole group to


harming calming space
Specific events within
behavior:
2
- Hitting self - Reminded of positive reward for
- Pulling hair good behavior

Broad problem: temper - Reminded of positive reward for


tantrums
Specific events within
4 good behavior

behavior: - Removed from whole group and


- Screaming escorted to calming space
- Crying
- Stomping feet
- Growling - Not allowed to use computers
-

Broad problem: Self -Reminded of positive reward for good


stimulating/disruptive
Specific events within
2 behavior

behavior: -reminded of how to sit correctly


- Talking to self
- Singing -ignored
- Swing/flapping arms

Student Name: Lillie R. Observation Date: 2/13/17

Observer: Kristen Garlock Time: 9:15-9:30 and 12:15-3:15

Activity: Whole class instruction Class Period: Calendar Math, Math, Dismissal

BEHAVIOR # OF TIMES CONSEQUENCES

Broad problem: self- - Removed from whole group to


harming calming space
Specific events within
behavior:
1
- Pulling hair
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- Reminded of positive reward for


good behavior

Broad problem: temper - Reminded of positive reward for


tantrums
Specific events within
3 good behavior

behavior: - Removed from whole group and


- Screaming escorted to calming space
- Crying
- Stomping feet
- Growling - Not allowed to use computers

Broad problem: Self


stimulating/disruptive
Specific events within
0
behavior:
- N/A

In reviewing Lillies records it was discovered that Lillie attended pre-school at Berkshire

Elementary last year. At this time, Lillie was referred to team and received an IEP for cognitive

delay. Mrs. Duffek was her Pre-K teacher and currently still teaches at Berkshire. Lillies

attendance was a problem in Pre-K as well. Typically in Pre-K, students who have poor

attendance can be removed from the program, however, no families were on a waiting list and

Lillie was receiving Special Ed services so she was able to remain in the program. Lillies family

has been approached about her attendance this year. They have discussed that shes been

struggling with illnesses this year and her asthma has been acting up as well. The teacher has

recommended that the parents bring Lillie to school as long as she does not have a fever. That

way if there is an issue, the school nurse can send her home. Lillies attendance makes it difficult

to improve her behavior as any system that is put in place has to be restarted when Lillie is out

for two or more days. She has not become very familiar with routines as she rarely has a full
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week of school. These concerns will again be discussed with parents at the Required Parent

Conference on Tuesday.

Hypothesis of Functional Intention:

Lillies functional intention behind her behavior is to avoid and or escape non-

preferred tasks and activities. The observations that occurred during classroom instruction

have supported this hypothesis because Lillies target behaviors occurred during structured

activities. She was able to eat breakfast and complete morning meeting without displaying the

target behavior. When the class transitioned into academic time, such as Calendar Math, the

behavior began. Lillie also displayed the target behavior when not allowed to use the computer

and instead was instructed to join her class on the rug. These behaviors were not displayed

during recess or lunch. They were also not displayed when Lillie was given time on the

computer. These observations support that the behavior is a way for Lillie to escape or avoid

tasks that she does not wish to complete in school.

Replacement behavior:

1. Replacement behavior: What should the student be doing?

a. Lillie should remain in her space and attend to the task for an appropriate amount

of time before a break is given. Lillie will be redirected to the task at hand and

reminded of the timer, which is set for 10 minutes. If Lillie is not attending to the

task, her timer will be restarted and she will not receive her break. Lillie will be

given break choices of: bouncing and rolling on the ball for one minute, taking a

walk to the hallway to complete the push poem for one minute or swirling in the

teachers chair for one minute.

2. How will it be taught?


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a. The replacement behavior will be taught one-on-one using the additional adult,

Ms. Tammy. Ms. Tammy will review behavioral expectations with Lillie prior to

a task or activity. Then she will show Lillie the timer that is set to ten minutes and

review break choices before beginning the task or activity.

3. When will it be taught?

a. The replacement behavior will be taught at the beginning of the day at the

conclusion of breakfast. Then Lillie will be reminded of the behavioral

expectations at the beginning of any task or activity in order to ensure that she

understands what she is supposed to do.

Positive Behavior Supports

1. Lillie will continue to receive positive points using ClassDojo when she is on task

and or participating in class. She will have the opportunity to earn rewards based off

the number of points she receives. If Lillie receives 10 points by the end of the day, she

may pick something from the treasure box. If she receives at least 30 points by Friday,

then she will receive lunch bunch with the teacher.

2. Lillie will continue to be given the opportunity to use the chill space in the classroom

when she becomes agitated and needs time to calm. This space includes a box of

soothing toys such as a stress ball, a stuffed animal, a colorful liquid motion toy and a

poster with self-calming strategies. There is also a 2 minute sand timer in this space so

that Lillie can monitor the time spent there before returning to her work.

3. A personal visual schedule will be introduced to Lillie along with the replacement

behavior. This schedule provides pictures of the activities and subjects that Lillie is to

complete and the order in which the activities or subjects are to be completed. When the
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activity or subject is completed, Lillie may move it to the finished pocket and identify

what activity or subject is next.

Data Collection and Visual Representation

The charts below provide a visual representation of the data that has been collected

regarding Lillies target behavior. The first chart shows the baseline data collected during

the three day observation period. The second chart shows the data that was collected during

implementation. Comparing the two charts will provide insight into how well the

interventions are working.

Baseline Data
12
10
8
Day 1
6
Day 2
4
Day 3
2
0
Work Avoidance
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7
6
Long range observational data
5

Axis Title
4
3
2
1
0
Work Avoidance
Day 1 3
Day 2 3
Day 3 4
Day 4 6
Day 5 6
Day 6 4
Day 7 3
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10 6
Day 11 4
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14 5
Day 15 3
Day 16 1
Day 17 1

The data in the chart above is difficult to analyze as there were many factors which
effected the proper implementation of this behavior plan. The first two days were
showing a decrease in the target behavior. Then Ms. Tammy was out for the next three
days so there were two different people working with Lillie. These two individuals were
aware of the behavior plan, but they were not as comfortable with implementing the plan
as much as Tammy was. When Ms. Tammy returned the behaviors decreased, but the rate
remained the same as the first two days. Then Lillie was absent for two days, which
resulted in the target behavior manifesting more frequently when she returned again. The
last two days occurred after two snow days. On Friday, we celebrated St. Patricks Day,
which was a fast paced day with fun filled activities that Lillie seemed to enjoy.
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Behavior Frequency Tracking Sheet


Student: L.R Date: 2/27/2017
Location: Word Work and Centers
Behavior: Work Avoidance
Time Number of times behavior Description
is observed

9:30-10:00 1 Crawling off rug


10:00-11:00 2 Crying when given a task

Observed behavior totals 3


Total time (minutes) 90

Notes: Had to be reminded of reward several times

Behavior Frequency Tracking Sheet


Student: L.R Date: 2/28/2017
Location: Word Work and Centers
Behavior: Work Avoidance
Time Number of times behavior Description
is observed

9:30-10:00 1 Crawling off rug


10:00-11:00 2 Crying when given a task,
poking Ms. Tammy with a
pencil

Observed behavior totals 3


Total time (minutes) 90

Notes: Had to be reminded of reward several times


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Behavior Frequency Tracking Sheet


Student: L.R Date: 3/1/2017
Location: Word Work and Centers
Behavior: Work Avoidance
Time Number of times behavior Description
is observed

9:30-10:00 1 Crawling off rug


10:00-11:00 3 Crying when given a task

Observed behavior totals 4


Total time (minutes) 90

Notes: Had to be reminded of reward several times

Behavior Frequency Tracking Sheet


Student: L.R Date: 3/2/2017
Location: Word Work and Centers
Behavior: Work Avoidance
Time Number of times behavior Description
is observed

9:30-10:00 3 Crawling off rug, taking


shoes off
10:00-11:00 3 Crying when given a task,
taking shoes off, had an
accident

Observed behavior totals 6


Total time (minutes) 90

Notes: Had to visit the reflect space once during center time. The additional adult working with
Lillie today had a difficult time working patiently with her. Lillie acted out a bit more today.
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Behavior Frequency Tracking Sheet


Student: L.R Date: 3/3/2017
Location: Word Work and Centers
Behavior: Work Avoidance
Time Number of times behavior Description
is observed

9:30-10:00 3 Crawling off rug


10:00-11:00 3 Crying when given a task,
taking shoes off

Observed behavior totals 6


Total time (minutes) 90

Notes: The additional adult who worked with Lillie today did not follow the plan very well even
with directions and reminders.

Behavior Frequency Tracking Sheet


Student: L.R Date: 3/6/2017
Location: Word Work and Centers
Behavior: Work Avoidance
Time Number of times behavior Description
is observed

9:30-10:00 2 Taking shoes off, rolling on


the rug
10:00-11:00 2 Crying when given a task,
taking shoes off

Observed behavior totals 4


Total time (minutes) 90

Notes: Had to visit the reflect space during centers.


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Behavior Frequency Tracking Sheet


Student: L.R Date: 3/7/2017
Location: Word Work and Centers
Behavior: Work Avoidance
Time Number of times behavior Description
is observed

9:30-10:00 1 Refusing to sit on the rug.


10:00-11:00 2 Crying when given a task,
taking shoes off

Observed behavior totals 3


Total time (minutes) 90

Notes: Had to visit the reflect space during centers.

Behavior Frequency Tracking Sheet


Student: L.R Date: 3/10/2017
Location: Word Work and Centers
Behavior: Work Avoidance
Time Number of times behavior Description
is observed

9:30-10:00 3 Crawling off rug, taking


shoes off
10:00-11:00 3 Crying when given a task,
taking shoes off, had an
accident

Observed behavior totals 6


Total time (minutes) 90

Notes: Lillie went to the bathroom and refused to come out because she had a wet spot in her
pants. This was after being absent for two days.
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Behavior Frequency Tracking Sheet


Student: L.R Date: 3/13/2017
Location: Word Work and Centers
Behavior: Work Avoidance
Time Number of times behavior Description
is observed

9:30-10:00 1 taking shoes off and


stomping feet
10:00-11:00 3 Scratched Ms. Tammy,
screamed when given a
task, sat in bathroom for a
while singing

Observed behavior totals 4


Total time (minutes) 90

Notes: Had to visit the reflect space during center time.

Behavior Frequency Tracking Sheet


Student: L.R Date: 3/16/2017
Location: Word Work and Centers
Behavior: Work Avoidance
Time Number of times behavior Description
is observed

9:30-10:00 2 Refused to sit on rug, took


shoes off
10:00-11:00 3 Ripping her paper, kicking
and screaming when given a
task

Observed behavior totals 6


Total time (minutes) 90

Notes: Had to visit reflect space during center.


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Behavior Frequency Tracking Sheet


Student: L.R Date: 3/17/2017
Location: Word Work and Centers
Behavior: Work Avoidance
Time Number of times behavior Description
is observed

9:30-10:00 2 Refusing to come to the rug,


walking around the room
10:00-11:00 2 Crying when given a task,
scribbling all over paper.

Observed behavior totals 4


Total time (minutes) 90

Notes: The schedule was different due to celebration of St. Patricks Day. Many activities were
planned so the day was fast paced with little down time.

Behavior Frequency Tracking Sheet


Student: L.R Date: 3/20/2017
Location: Word Work and Centers
Behavior: Work Avoidance
Time Number of times behavior Description
is observed

9:30-10:00 1 Refusing to come to the rug,


10:00-11:00 0

Observed behavior totals 0


Total time (minutes) 90

Notes: Needed reminder of expected behavior and rewards throughout the time
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Behavior Frequency Tracking Sheet


Student: L.R Date: 3/21/2017
Location: Word Work and Centers
Behavior: Work Avoidance
Time Number of times behavior Description
is observed

9:30-10:00 1 Refusing to come to the rug,


10:00-11:00 0

Observed behavior totals 0


Total time (minutes) 90

Notes: Needed reminder of expected behavior and rewards throughout the time

Data Summary and Interpretation

After analyzing the data, I believe that the behavior supports put in place have helped to

decrease the frequency of Lillies behavior. While the rate of the behavior fluctuated during the

time of implementation, the last few days of data collection showed a large decrease. There were

many factors that caused this fluctuation during data collection. (1) Lillies attendance has been an

issue all year. There have been several conversations with her parents and even a Required Parent

Conference with the principal. Even after these meetings, Lillie still missed several days during

the data collection period. Her absences were also accompanied by two snow days. This meant

that Lillie did not have a full week of school during the data collection and implementation period.

(2) During the this time, the Additional Adult working with Lillie had to miss three days due to

surgery. Therefore, there were two new adults who worked with Lillie on the days. These staff

members were not familiar with her behaviors nor the behavior plan. (3) Another factor may be

that the time of data collection did not vary. Data was collected during the same time frame every

day, however, it was observed that Lillies behavior became more frequent after lunch and
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especially during specials. (4) Specials have been difficult for Lillie all year. This may be because

her behavior plan is not always implemented the same way during this time. The teachers are aware

of her plan and know that Ms. Tammy, the additional adult, is to handle the implementation. With

that being said, many of the teachers grow impatient with Lillie and do not have a space for her to

calm down in the classroom. This makes it difficult for the behavior plan to be implemented

perfectly. (5) Lastly, Lillie did not have a token economy to accompany her reinforcement plan.

After taking an Applied Behavior Analysis course, it was suggested that students respond best

when there is also a token economy in place. This means that Lillie is being acknowledged for

demonstrated the desired behavior, not just being rewarded for NOT demonstrating the target

behavior. In the past, Lillie has had a sticker chart that was filled in when Lillie completed her

work. For this behavior plan, Lillie should have been receiving stickers when she completed a task,

this includes participating in class. When Lillie has collected 6 stickers she should receive a larger,

more desired reward. (6) For the token economy and the differential reinforcement of other

behaviors to be successful, it would be best to complete a preference assessment with Lillie. This

assessment would determine her most preferred and least preferred reinforcements, which would

allow the reinforcements to be used appropriately and remain meaningful. This assessment was

not done prior to implementing Lillies behavior plan, but could be used to adjust the rewards.

Reflection
Upon reflection of this project, I believe that I have grown in my ability to notice patterns

in student behavior. I was able to recognize behaviors that were attention seeking and those

that were out of frustration or anger. While Lillies behaviors ranged, most revolved

around her work completion as she did not want to complete tasks in the classroom. This

project was eye opening in regards to how I approach behavior in the classroom. It can be
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very difficult to encourage students to complete work when they are set on not doing

anything they are asked. While this process has been slow for Lillie, when she has been

consistently coming to school and had the same consistent help in the classroom, she has really

shown a lot of progress. However, recently her behaviors have grown aggressive towards the

adults who are holding her accountable. This has really escalated since the implementation of

this plan which tells me there may need to be some adjustments. In order to maintain this plan,

it would most likely be extremely beneficial to Lillie, and the adults working with her, if

social stories were incorporated. These stories would be about expressing feels

appropriately and should be reviewed with Lillie throughout the day in hopes of lower the

frequency of aggressive behaviors. Along with including the social stories, there are other

things I would change if this process was repeated. I would have liked to observe Lillie for

longer periods and collect data on her behaviors during math as well as reading (1). I

believe that my ability to properly implement the plan and Lillies response was different after

lunch as the flow of instruction and activities differs in the afternoon as opposed to the morning.

There is less whole group instruction as well as less breaks. Collecting data during this time may

have given me more insight into how to adjust the plan so that it met Lillies needs throughout

the entire day. I would have liked to complete a preference assessment with Lillie in order to

properly choose reinforcements that will motivate Lillie (2). This would also allow me to

include a token economy to accompany Lillies behavior plan and reward her for demonstrating

the replacement behavior. Lastly. I would like to meet with the special area teachers to

properly review Lillies behavior plans so that it can continue to be implemented

throughout the entire day (3). This would hopefully lower the frequency of problem behaviors

during this time as well as other instructional times.

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