E N D
2. Module 5: Agenda Legal Requirements
Defusing Behavior
Crisis Management
Critical Attributes
Case Study
3. Legal RequirementsDefinition of Restraint Restraint means the use of physical force or a mechanical device to restrict the free movement of all or a portion of the student’s body.
TAC 89.1053(b)(2)
4. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 4 Definition of Restraint Restraint means the use of physical force or a mechanical device to significantly restrict the free movement of all or a portion of the student’s body.
TEC § 37.0021(b)(1) The word “significantly” was added to the definition of “restraint”. No further explanation was given.
Read slide.
The word “significantly” was added to the definition of “restraint”. No further explanation was given.
Read slide.
5. Legal RequirementsUse of Restraint Restraint can only be used in an emergency with the following limitations:
Limited to reasonable force necessary to address emergency
Discontinued when emergency no longer exists
Implemented to protect health/safety of student and others
Shall NOT deprive student of basic human necessities
TAC 89.1053(c)
6. Legal RequirementsDefinition of Emergency Emergency means a situation in which a student’s behavior poses a threat of:
imminent, serious physical harm to the student or others; or
imminent, serious property destruction
TAC 89.1053(b)(1)
7. Legal RequirementsClarification Regarding Restraint Restraint does NOT include:
Physical contact or appropriately prescribed adaptive equipment to promote normative body positioning and/or physical functioning
Limited physical contact with a student to promote safety (e.g., holding a student’s hand), prevent a potentially harmful action (e.g., running into the street), teach a skill, or provide comfort
TAC 89.1053(f)
8. Legal RequirementsClarification Regarding Restraint(continued) Restraint does NOT include:
Limited physical contact or appropriately prescribed adaptive equipment to prevent a student from engaging in ongoing, repetitive self-injurious behaviors
Seat belts and other safety equipment used to secure students during transportation
TAC 89.1053(f)
9. Legal RequirementsTraining on Use of Restraint Who?
By 4/1/03—Core campus team (administrator and general/special education personnel likely to use restraint)
After 4/1/03—Personnel using restraint who have not received prior training
What?
Prevention/de-escalation techniques
Alternatives to restraint
Professionally accepted practices and standards regarding behavior management and use of restraint
TAC 89.1053(d)
10. Legal RequirementsDocumentation of Restraint
11. Legal RequirementsNotification/Documentation Requirements Name of student
Name of staff member(s) administering restraint
Date of restraint
Time began/ended
Location of restraint
Description of activity student engaged in immediately preceding restraint
Behavior that prompted restraint
De-escalation efforts/alternatives attempted
Parent contact/notification
TAC 89.1053(d)
12. Legal RequirementsData Collection Requirement Cumulative data regarding use of restraint reported through Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS)
TAC 89.1053(d)
13. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 13 2003-04 PEIMS Requirement Documentation of restraint incidents required in the 2003-04 PEIMS data
Written Summary of Restraint Use form revised to reflect PEIMS elements Beginning with the 2003-2004 school year cumulative data regarding the use of restraint must be reported through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS). The Written Summary of Restraint Use form provided in the TBSI materials has been updated to include all documentation elements required for PEIMS. The revised form is available through the Regional Education Service Center (ESC), Special Education Director or may be accessed on the Region IV ESC website at www.esc4.net/resources/catalog/?categoryId=6.
The purpose of the form is three-fold:
Documentation of the restraint event
Notification to the parent of the restraint event
Collection of PEIMS data elements for the 435 Report
Beginning with the 2003-2004 school year cumulative data regarding the use of restraint must be reported through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS). The Written Summary of Restraint Use form provided in the TBSI materials has been updated to include all documentation elements required for PEIMS. The revised form is available through the Regional Education Service Center (ESC), Special Education Director or may be accessed on the Region IV ESC website at www.esc4.net/resources/catalog/?categoryId=6.
The purpose of the form is three-fold:
Documentation of the restraint event
Notification to the parent of the restraint event
Collection of PEIMS data elements for the 435 Report
14. Defusing Behavior Pre-correcting problem behavior
Utilizing effective correction procedures
Managing off-task behavior
Managing provocative or challenging behavior
Responding to disrespectful behavior
Managing agitation
Establishing limits and defusing defiance
Managing threats and intimidating behavior
15. Pre-Correcting Problem Behavior Prevention or interruption of predictable problem behavior
16. Pre-Correction Procedures
Identify context and predictable behavior
Specify expected behavior
Modify context
Conduct behavior rehearsal
17. Utilizing Effective Correction Procedures The goal is to interrupt the chain of behavior and assist the student in engaging in the present activities
18. Managing Off-Task Behavior Determine the motivation for the off-task behavior. Is it attention-getting or avoidance related?
19. Managing Provocative or Challenging Behavior The student’s behavior may escalate or become defused, depending on how the teacher addresses the problem
20. Responding to Disrespectful Behavior Delay responding
Avoid escalating prompts
Respond calmly
Deliver appropriate negative consequence
21. Managing Agitation Identify the signs of agitation
Utilize techniques to defuse it
22. Establishing Limits and Defusing Defiance Pre-teach procedures
Present choices non-confrontationally
Follow through
23. Managing Threats and Intimidating Behavior Disengage and Get Assistance
24. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 24
25. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 25 Phase One: Calm On-task
Follows rules and expectations
Responsive to praise
Initiates behavior
Goal oriented
Socially appropriate
26. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 26 Signs of Escalating Behavior Questioning and arguing
Non-compliance and defiance
Verbal abuse
Disruption
Bothering others
Destruction of property
Whining and crying
Limit testing
Threats and intimidation
Avoidance and escape
Off task behavior
27. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 27 Phase Two: Triggers/Antecedents School-Based
Conflicts
Denial of something needed
Something negative is inflicted
Changes in routine
Provocations
Pressure
Interruptions
Ineffective problem- solving
Academic errors
Corrections
28. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 28 Phase Two: Triggers/Antecedents Non-School-Based
Family disruption
Health problems
Abuse
Nutrition
Sleep
Substance abuse
Gang involvement
29. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 29 Phase Three: Agitation Increase in Behavior
Eyes dart
Language non-conversational
Busy hands
In and out of group
Off-task/On-task Decrease in Behavior
Stares into space
Language subdued
Hands contained
Withdraws from group
Off-task, “Frozen”
30. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 30 Managing the Agitation Phase Teacher support
Space
Choices
Preferred activities
Teacher proximity
Independent activities
Movement activities
Involvement of the student
Relaxation activities
31. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 31 Phase Four: Acceleration Questioning & arguing
Non-compliance & defiance
Off-task
Provoking students
Compliance with accompanying inappropriate behaviors Criterion problems
Whining & crying
Avoidance & escape
Threats & intimidation
Verbal abuse
32. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 32 Managing the Acceleration Phase Limit verbal instructions and commands
Allow student to express emotion
Provide more space
Assess the need for assistance
Maintain a calm demeanor
Mentally review the emergency plan
Limit number of persons interacting with student
33. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 33 Phase Five: Peak Serious destruction of property
Assault
Self-abuse
Severe tantrums
Hyperventilation
Screaming, running, violence
34. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 34 Managing the Peak Phase Assess safety needs of self and all students
Implement a behavior support plan
Institute emergency plan
Assess need for restraint
Request assistance
Coordinate response with other staff
Use room clears
35. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 35 Phase Six: De-escalation Confusion
Reconciliation
Withdrawal
Denial
Blaming others
Sleeping
Responsive to directions
Responsive to manipulative or mechanical tasks
Avoidance of discussion (unless there is occasion to blame others)
36. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 36 Managing the De-escalation Phase Monitor for health and safety of
all involved
Monitor student for re-escalation of behavior
Allow time and space
Provide opportunity for non-judgmental discussion
Provide easy/concrete tasks
Determine appropriate time to de-brief with student and staff
37. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 37 Phase Seven: Recovery Return to Phase One:
Calm
38. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 38 Things to Avoid Getting in the student’s face
Discrediting student
Nagging or preaching
Arguing
Engaging in power struggles
Tugging or grabbing the student
Cornering the student
Shouting or raising voice
39. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 39 TIPS Move slowly and deliberately
Keep reasonable distance
Minimize body language
Speak privately
Speak calmly
Speak respectfully
Use simple language
Acknowledge cooperation
Withdraw if problems escalate
40. Crisis Management Systems response
Safe strategies
41. Systems Response Planning
Action
Follow-up
42. Safe Strategies for Managing Behavioral Crisis Before
During
After
43. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 43 Interventions During the Behavioral Emergency Removal of the other students
Removal of the student who is in crisis
Defusing verbal aggression and intimidation
Display non-involvement behavior
44. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 44 Interventions After the Behavior Emergency
45. Follow-Up Gathering information
Delivering consequences
Providing support to victim as needed
Restoring environment as needed
Conducting a debriefing session
46. Debriefing Session What did you do?
Where, when, and why did the problem behavior occur?
What could you do differently next time?
What do you need to do next?
What is the action plan
How do we check on how you are doing?
47. Utilizing Additional Strategies for Chronic Offenders Additional Assessment
Functional Behavioral Assessment
Mental Health or Other Health Assessment
Assessment of Risk Factors
Specific Behavior Support Plan
Follow-up
48. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 48 Critical Attributes Development
Program Review
Additional Considerations
49. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 49 Activity: Crisis Management
50. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 50 Activity: Crisis Management
51. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 51 Activity: ABC Definitions
52. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 52 Activity: ABC Interventions**Not to all be used at same time
53. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 53 Activity: Systemic Interventions
54. Texas Behavior Support Initiative: Module 5 54 Activity: Additional Considerations Additional Assessments
Consider additional evaluation for written language and/or emotional concerns
Additional Interventions
Referral to community programs for medical and supportive services
LRE Issues
Appropriate interventions will avoid the need for a more restrictive environment
PBS Issues
Positive interventions will reduce the frequency of behavior emergencies and need for restraint
55. Big Ideas! Defuse behavior by interrupting the crisis behavior early in the behavior chain
Understand the phase of escalation in student behavior to better respond to the behavior
Prepare a schoolwide or system response to crisis behavior
56. Big Ideas! Plan for behavioral emergencies
Train staff in the use of professionally accepted methods of physical restraint
Prevent or reduce the use of physical restraint by using positive interventions