Behavior Intervention Plans - Positive Behavior Supports

Generally, a trained behaviorist should be writing an individualized behavior modification plan based on a functional assessment of the child’s target behaviors. Customized plans typically list detailed triggers for the individual, replacement behaviors, proactive strategies, and how to respond to each behavior.

I know how expensive it can be to hire a behavior analyst, so I have attempted to provide as much valuable information as possible for help with specific problems in the form of positive behavior supports. However, since I can not evaluate each individual, please note that the interventions may not be applicable for all children.

Before you read any further, if you haven’t already, be sure to check out my free eBook Child Behavior Guide: What you need to know. It is easy to download and has worthwhile proactive strategies to apply prior to those for specific behaviors.

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

~ Benjamin Franklin

The first book is for children aged birth-6 yrs of age, the second book is 6-12 yrs and the third is for dealing with teenagers. They also have additional books that may be helpful as well. You may click on the book for more information.

Most behavior intervention plans will emphasize the importance of frequent attention and praise when your child is doing the things you want him to do. This can make a world of difference in children given that attention is a reinforcer for that particular child. Learn how to praise child behavior in the best way possible to maximize its effectiveness.

You may click on each link to find information related to that topic:

1. Temper Tantrums or Meltdowns - Ideas for intervention plans with ways to say no without an argument and steps to take if your child does get upset.

Responding to Toddler Tantrums
How to say “No” without a child Tantrum

2. Attention seeking behavior – Kids love getting attention and will sometimes do whatever it takes to get it even if it means getting into trouble. Learn ideas for preventing this type of behavior.

3. Self injury - Intervention plans for self abuse teaching how to respond, prevent future incidents, and know when to get help.

4. Compliance strategies for defiant children - Part One - Ideas for intervention plans that help get your child to do frequently refused activities.

5. Compliance strategies for defiant children - Part Two.

6. Good study tips for getting homework done - Additional compliance strategies and tips for doing homework.

7. Getting Children to do Chores - More help for getting children to do chores.

8. Transition strategies - Tips for intervention plans on helping your child go from one activity to another without struggle or leave a preferred location, such as the park.

9. Dealing with picky eaters - Picky eaters are often delayed in speech due to a lack of muscle tone building in the mouth. Learn ways to increase more food textures and develop more varied diets for picky eaters including the use of an incentive chart for kids.

10. Eliminating child sleep problems - Sleep deprivation can lead to attention difficulties, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and frequent illness. Learn techniques for intervention plans to help your child get the recommended hours of sleep based on age.

11. Social Stories - Help your child to know what to expect by understanding a certain situation, skill or concept. Some examples of free social stories provided include going to the grocery store, going to school, riding the bus, and using the toilet.

12. Skin Picking - Read parts of behavior intervention plans I have for ways to help decrease incidents of skin picking.

13. Aggressive Behavior in Children - Dealing with aggressive children can be challenging and exhausting. Read ways to respond and avoid aggressive behavior including:

Identifying triggers for child aggression - Recognizing antecedents or triggers are an important component of all intervention plans.

Anger Management Techniques for Children

14. Communication Strategies - Children that have difficulty communicating are more likely to have behavioral challenges. Using a picture exchange communication system can help. This is frequently used as a proactive strategy in behavior intervention plans.

15. Toddler Hitting- Intervention plans specifically for toddlers and ways to respond to hitting.

16. Toddler Biting- Information about toddlers and ways to respond to biting.

17. How to Improve Concentration - Learn some simple tips and techniques to help your child focus better.

Be sure to return frequently as I will continue to add pages related to specific behavioral problems. Also feel free to contact me with any questions, comments or to request information related to a specific topic or the behavior intervention plans provided. I hope this information helps to relieve your everyday stresses related to parenting.

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