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Behavior Intervention Plan
Behavior Intervention Plan
Introduction:
Steven Fitch is 9 years old and attends Variety Club Summer Camp for eight
weeks over night in the summer. Steven was observed on Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday mornings for a two week time span. During this observational period, Steven
took part in activities such as Music, Dance, Art, Sports, Nature and Science/Technology.
Steven exhibits behaviors that interfere with his participation in the activities listed
previously. The behavior of most concern is his vocal yelling, in which he yells at a high-
pitched tone, at a loud volume, which also can be done while putting his face within
inches of someone else’s face. This is typically done to receive personal attention.
Vocal Yelling is defined as yelling which is high-pitched and loud. Lack of personal
space is defined as turning his head and putting his face within inches of someone else’s.
Hypothesis Statement:
When there is a lack of direct attention being given to Steven, Steven will yell loudly and
in a high-pitched tone, while putting his face within inches of someone else’s face in
behavior?
Yes
Shaping:
Steven will begin using the shaping technique to work on seeking attention in a positive
manner.
First, Steven will be rewarded with M&Ms when he asks “Squeezes please?”.
Next, Steven will be rewarded with M&Ms when he asks “Can I have squeezes please?”
Then, Steven will be rewarded with M&MS when he asks “ Will you squeeze my hands
please?”
After, Steven will be rewarded with M&Ms when he asks “Will you squeeze my hands
please Mr. or Mrs. (insert counselor name)?” and responds “Thank you”.
Social Stories:
Each morning before morning activities, Steven will read a social story to prepare
him for the three activities ahead. The social story will have pictures of minions along
the way, which will act as a motivator to follow the social story because they are Steven’s
My name is Steven.
I will say “Will you squeeze my hands please?” and “Thank you” to my
counselors.
When I ask for attention in a positive way in a full sentence, I will earn time with
Contingency Contract:
Steven enjoys eating, but more specifically enjoys pepperoni pizza for lunch. A
behavior contract will be used during morning activities, when Steven most frequently
exhibits his target behavior of vocal yelling to receive attention. The contract will state
the following:
before morning activities at camp, Steven will read his contract with his camp counselor
to remind him of his potential reward. The contract will be posted on the wall in the cabin
to remind him of his agreement. The camp staff should know that pepperoni pizza should
When teaching Steven strategies for seeking attention in a positive manner, Steven should
also be using these strategies throughout the rest of his day at camp. Steven should seek
attention in a positive manner when interacting with any counselor, activity leader, or
aide at any time throughout the camp day. Through this practice, Steven will learn that
seeking attention in a positive manner should be used all the time, in order to receive
what he needs.
reinforcement. Steven will earn two M&Ms each time he seeks attention in a positive
manner. He will also earn his contingency contract reward is he complies to the terms of
the contract.
Practice Stage: Steven’s rewards will change to a fixed ratio schedule, in which he will
now earn two M&Ms every 2 times he seeks attention in a positive manner. He will now
earn his contingency contract every other day he complies to the contract.
Mastery Stage: Steven will now be rewarded on a variable-ratio schedule. Steven will be
rewarded about every 5 times he seeks attention in a positive manner. He will earn his
Goal: Steven will seek attention in a positive manner at all times during camp.
If Steven does not exhibit the desired behavior, of seeking attention in a positive
manner, he will lose his privileges to iPad time. Steven loves time on the iPad, so losing
this time will help to encourage him to seek attention in a positive manner. Steven will
also lose his reward of pepperoni pizza for lunch if he breaks the contract. Steven will
Extinction:
Steven’s target behavior of vocal yelling will be placed on extinction. This means that
when Steven is engaging in vocal yelling, the behavior will be ignored to help decrease it.
Steven’s behavior of vocal yelling will be ignored, but Steven himself will still be paid
attention to. Steven will be notified beforehand that his vocal yelling will be ignored, but
seeking attention in a positive manner will still be reinforced with M&Ms or iPad time.
the staff he is working with. The camp should keep one counselor with Steven at
all times throughout his stay at camp to help him feel more comfortable. If
time.
receiving all necessary reinforcements. Counselors also need to make sure that
Steven is reading his social story each morning before morning activities.
Counselors should also make sure to not give Steven attention when he is
receive squeezes and attention from them. His vocal yelling typically is done
Throughout the observational period, Steven was not seen displaying any behaviors that
would require a crisis intervention plan. In the case that this were to happen, the plan
should go as follows:
1. A counselor will call Tim, the day camp coordinator, to come for assistance.
2. The other campers will be moved away and occupies with another counselor.
3. If the behavior is threatening to other people, Steven will be taken to the sensory
not allowed.
Short-term:
- Steven will seek positive attention in all 3 of the morning activities.
- Steven will say “Please” and “Thank you” when seeking positive attention.
November
January
April
June
1. The team will meet mid-September to review Steven’s annual goals for the year.
2. The team will meet again in December to discuss progress made towards Steven’s
annual goal.
3. The team will meet again in March to discuss further progress made towards
4. The team will finally meet in May to discuss how Steven did progressing towards