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Hitting, biting, pinching self, head-banging, poking eyes, skin picking Ignoring adults, sitting at table with head downĪny physical act directed toward oneself that has the potential to cause harm. Screaming, yelling, crying, physical aggression, property destruction, elopement, and/or verbal aggression Head down, not looking at overhead or teacher, staring out window/ daydreaming, sleeping, not contributing to assigned task, not following along, using electronic device (non-disruptive), irrelevant reading or drawingĪn episode that includes, but is not limited to, two or more of the following behavioral examples: → Head down, staring out window/ daydreaming, sleeping, using electronic device (non-disruptive), irrelevant reading or drawingĮngaging in any behavior that deviates from teacher directions, but is not disruptive to others. Getting out of seat, making noises, talking to peers, using electronic device (disruptive) Saying “no”, arguing with instructions, looking away/ignoring directions, continuing with previous activityįailure to respond to a direction due to lack of understanding, failure to complete request due to skill deficitĮngaging in any behavior that deviates from teacher directions, that may be disruptive to others. Threats, intimidation, bullying, derogatory statementsįailure to respond to an instruction within XX seconds of the instruction being given.
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Making inappropriate jokes/comments, swearing, use of vulgar words Use of swear words/foul language toward another individual, interrupting, name calling, talking back/arguingīullying, derogatory statements, inappropriate jokes, intimidation, threatsĭelivery of a verbal message that includes use of words in an inappropriate way. Interactions with another individual in a manner that includes, but is not limited to, verbalizations of a rude, vulgar, impolite, and/or insulting connotation. Interrupting, talking back, vulgar jokes (unless derogatory) Swearing (at someone), threats, derogatory statements/name calling, yelling at someone, teasing, bullying Interactions with another individual in a manner that is threatening or intimidating. Unwanted touching by any part of the body that does not result in injury. Hitting, kicking, pushing, pinching, punching, biting, scratching, pulling hair, head-butting, hitting with an object, throwing an object at someoneīanging fists on desk, stomping feet, glaring, clenching teeth, making fists with hands Successful and/or unsuccessful attempts of any physical act directed toward others that has the potential to cause harm. EXAMPLE Operational Definitions of Target Behaviors