QASP-S Exam Study Guide using Competency Guide ( A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) 2023

QASP-S Exam Study Guide using Competency Guide ( A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) 2023 Positive Behavior Support - ANS an approach used to support behavior change. The method is not designed to "fix" the person & never uses punishment. Main idea: teaching someone a more effective/ acceptable bx will decrease problem bx. Who is a bx support plan for? - ANS indv who display challenging bx to the extent that it severely impacts their life. -can be developed and used at any age. PBS in a School Setting - ANS Proact, Safety Care, Be aware of antecedant strategies, ensure safety of kiddo and others around. What is a good bx support plan look like? - ANS - more proactive strategies than reactive ones - helps to ensure that the focus of the plan is on providing ways to support the person to have a good life, enabling the person to learn better and more effective ways of getting what they need. Proactive Strategies - ANS Intended to make sure the person gets what they need & includes ways to teach the person appropriate communication & life skills. Reactive Strategies - ANS Designed to keep the person & those around them safe from harm. They provide a way to react quickly when person is distressed & more likely to display challenging behavior. Functions of Behaviors & Alternatives - ANS Sensory:teach them to ask for desired object/ activity, use preferred sensory items to create new activities, have sensory time & structured activity so stimming doesn't take over