Develops operational definitions of target behaviors and the functionally equivalent or alternative behaviors as well as the X environmental conditions associated with both. 3.I Prevention 4 Incorporates the person’s goals/outcomes, desires, preferences, expectations, and X X X interests in daily interactions and supports. 4.A Maximizes each person’s choices and ability to control his or her environment at X X X the level the person prefers. 4.B Uses effective and respectful communication strategies in order to X X X reduce stressful situations. 4.C Ensures communication with the person supported includes clearly communicating situational expectations X X X and checking with the person to ensure he/she understands those expectations. 4.D Uses methods likely to reduce trauma and agitation specific to the support plan. X X X 4.E Recognizes early signs of frustration or confusion and helps the person being supported identify strategies to X X X frustration and communicate needs effectively. 4.F Recognizes and responds to signs of potential crisis and is familiar with crisis X X X plan if available. 4.G
3.I Develops operational definitions of target behaviors and the functionally equivalent or alternative behaviors as well as the environmental conditions associated with both. X 4 Prevention 4.A Incorporates the person’s goals/outcomes, desires, preferences, expectations, and interests in daily interactions and supports. X X X 4.B Maximizes each person’s choices and ability to control his or her environment at the level the person prefers. X X X 4.C Uses effective and respectful communication strategies in order to reduce stressful situations. X X X 4.D Ensures communication with the person supported includes clearly communicating situational expectations and checking with the person to ensure he/she understands those expectations. X X X 4.E Uses methods likely to reduce trauma and agitation specific to the support plan. X X X 4.F Recognizes early signs of frustration or confusion and helps the person being supported identify strategies to frustration and communicate needs effectively. X X X 4.G Recognizes and responds to signs of potential crisis and is familiar with crisis plan if available. X X X
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