Series of Interventions- Agitates and Provokes Others

Agitates and Provokes Others

Problem Behaviors:
• Child is often off task- not focused
• Child often tries to distract others
• Child often has trouble communicating his / her needs in an appropriate manner

Suggestions:
• Reinforce the child to communicate in an appropriate manner.
• Speak to the child and explain what is expected of him / her.
• Teach the child appropriate ways to interact with others. (i.e. verbally, body language, etc…)
• Acknowledge the child when he / she seeks attention in a positive verbal way instead of trying to gain attention through physical contact.
• Remove the child from the a group or activity until he / she can demonstrate appropriate behavior.
• Give your child your full attention when talking to him / her.
• Communicate with others involved in child's life regarding your child’s behavior. See if they will reinforce the child at other places for behaving appropriately.
• Reduce the number of situations that could contribute to the child's derogatory comments or
inappropriate gestures.
• Provide the child with a quiet place to work when needed.
• Requires the student to list alternative appropriate behaviors following an instance where he / she made derogatory comments.
• Emphasize individual success or progress instead of competition with others.
• Watch for signs that might signal when the child begins to provoke peers and intervene early.


Adapted from Intervention program from Pasco County Schools- I tweaked it for home version