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Impulsive

The student may:

  • Say rude, offensive, or insensitive comments

  • Interrupt others

  • Have trouble waiting turn and sharing

  • Say first thing on their mind

  • Raise hand before questions are finished

  • Start working before told to or before directions are given

  • Unable to control their immediate reactions or think before they act

  • Often blurt out inappropriate or odd comments

  • Show their emotions without restraint

  • Act without considering the consequences

  • Appear insensitive and oblivious to others feelings

  • Find it hard to wait for things they want, or to take their turn in games

  • Moves around a lot

  • Fidgety

  • Have trouble keeping hands to self

  • Frequently hit, push, and make physical contact with others

  • Frequently say mean things to others or swear

  • Have trouble waiting in line and transitioning

  • Have trouble waiting for explanations or corrections

  • Frequently give wrong or short sighted answers

  • Appear “squirrely”

Intervention Strategies

Tier 1

Tier 1

-Alternative modes of completing assignments Description

-Breakdown /help student start assignment Description

-Breakdown directions Description

-Daily planner Description

-Headphones Description

-Individual work space Description

-More structured routine Description

-Non-verbal cues Description

-Providing a container for students belongings Description

-Proximity to student Description

-Redirection Description

-Send student out on an errand Description

-Stand while working Description

-Stress ball or fidget Description

-Take a Break Description

-Talk to parent Description

-Teach conflict resolution skills Description

-Teach coping skills Description

-Teach relationship skills Description

-Teach relaxation techniques Description
-Teach Social Skills Description

-Use timer Description

-Visual Schedule Description

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Tier 2

-Alternative to Suspension Description

-Behavior Contracts Description

-Structured Breaks Description

-Check in/Check out Description

-Classroom management Support Description

-Counselor Referral Description

-Daily Behavior Form Description

-Forced Choice Reinforcement Survey Description

-Individual and visual schedules Description

-Mentoring Description

-Non-verbal Cues and Signals Description

-Organizational Tools Description

-Peer tutoring Description

-Response to intervention Description

-Rewards System Description

-Self monitoring Description

-Sensory tools Description

-Social Stories Description

-Teach conflict resolution skills Description

-Teach Coping skills Description

-Teach relationship skills Description

-Teach Relaxation Techniques Description

-Teach Social Skills Description

-The Praise Game Description

Tier 3

Tier 3

-Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) Gen ED students  Description

-Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) SPED students  Description

-Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Gen ED students Description

-Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) SPED students Description

-Collaboration with Student’s Physician and/or mental health provider Description

-No Passing Time Description

-Seclusion and Restraint Description

-Time Out (Structured Time Out) Description

Possible Consequences

Tier 1

-Student is redirected

-Warning

-Student is placed in a different spot in the room

Tier 2

-Loss of privileges (example: field trips, school events, etc.)

-Reflection sheet

-Phone call home

Tier 3

-Detention/loss of recess

-Community service

-Behavior chart

-Parent shadow

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