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When setting up a plan:

• Target the undesirable behavior and determine what behavior it will replaced with.

• Discuss what has been tried and the child’s responses to the implemented approaches.

• Discuss possible plans.

• Incorporate a positive reward and if necessary, a natural consequence.

• Decide on an approach.

• Be sure that everyone working with the child is on board.

General Tips:

• After implementing a behavior plan, the undesirable behavior can increase before it
decreases. It can sometimes take several weeks to see a positive change in behavior. If
there is no change after 2 weeks the plan may have to be readjusted.

• Do not take away something that was earned.
• Do not withhold a reward if the child does not comply with a different rule.

• Give extra reinforcers for good behavior even if it is not being targeted.
• Update plans as behaviors improve.

• Make sure that the behaviors are clearly defined for the teacher and student.

• Share feedback with parents and include them in the reward if applicable.

• Make sure the child understands and agrees to participate in the behavior management
plan.

• Create a contract for students who are older. Have the child, principal and provider sign.

• Getting angry with a child who is non-compliant is generally counterproductive. Calm,
matter of fact limit setting and being consistent in responses is much more effective.

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