Try: Rather than confront the cr wait a few minutes until they put down the object they have taken and then remove it from sight if possible replaces the object with something similar that the cr can keep remember that the cr is not consciously stealing but may simply be attracted to things belonging to others due to color texture or shape if the cr steals the same objects repeatedly such as pencils buttons pictures etc fill a small box with similar objects that the cr can carry with them help the cr decorate the box with their name picture etc and make an activity out of it lock up irreplaceable objects so that they are not available to the cr

Materials: Shoe box or other small box objects similar to those taken

Categories: Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological

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Try: Lying may be a way of denying forgetfulness calmly remind the cr of what is true without being judgmental show the cr that the situation is not as they say such as here are your pills try to discover if there is something causing the lie such as the need for attention or avoiding a difficult situation correct the cause if possible if the lying is not harmful ignore it

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Try: # listen and try to understand the cr’s reality # avoid arguing with cr acknowledge the cr’s feelings; i understand what you are saying and that you are upset # calmly offer simple true answers and reassurance that you care for the cr and are there to help # avoid letting the cr watch disturbing or violent television shows or movies # try a distracting activity or a change of subject

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Personal

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Try: # provide enough light to see the food but not bright glaring light # make sure there are no unpleasant smells such as strong cleaning products at mealtime # make sure the food looks and smells good # put nonskid material under plate cup etc to avoid movement of the objects # use plain unbreakable plastic dishes # remove distracting items such as salt and pepper shakers from the table # give cr only one utensil either a fork or spoon during the meal # give cr one or two foods at one time and keep the food simple # allow cr to feed him or herself as much as possible # give cr a full apron or smock to wear while eating # minimize the number of people at the table make people sit in the same place at the table during regular meals to avoid confusion # serve the meal at a small table in a quiet room; turn off tv or radio

Materials: # plain plastic dishes with no design or pattern # nonskid shelf liner material; available at any store that carries kitchen items # plastic tablecloth; one for table one for floor if necessary # apron or smock

Categories: Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological

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Try: # if the behavior happens regularly write down what happens just before the behavior to see if there is something that triggers it # try to avoid triggers # distract the cr from the behavior with a favorite game puzzle or music or with a snack # give the cr a simple task such as folding laundry to distract them from the behavior # ignore the behavior if it’s not harmful

Materials: # paper and pen # puzzles games music # snacks

Categories: Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological

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Try: Try to remember that everytime the cr asks the question it is new to them so try to let it be new to you also keep in mind that their pleasure in telling the story over and over exceeds your displeasure at hearing it don’t try to explain the answer to the cr’s repeated question just answer simply and then add a statement of your own at the end such as i’m glad you mentioned that it reminds me of the time when _____ and interject an experience of your own this may redirect the cr’s thoughts and distract them don’t remind the cr that they have asked the question before

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

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Try: Challenging behaviors can be triggered or set off by any number of circumstances for example a hearing impaired cr may misunderstand your question or request and give the wrong response if your body language or facial expression shows dissatisfaction because the request was misunderstood the cr may become defensive and angry you should ask the following questions if there is a negative response from the cr was my body language warm and friendly as i made the request or was i in a hurry and short tempered did i make eye contact with the cr before starting to speak was there a response from cr showing that i was being heard did i speak slowly and pause after each sentence was the surrounding environment calm or noisy and distracting did i ask questions that could be answered with a yes or no or did i make the question too complicated did i talk respectfully to the cr and treat him or her like an adult and not like a child can changing my behavior change the cr cr’s behavior assessment of your answers to the above questions may result in less challenging behavior and help you develop interventions for when it does occur

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Communication, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

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Try: Rename any activity that causes an outburst for example instead of telling the cr about the doctor’s appointment mention that you have a special activity planned for that day plan on an additional activity either before or after the appointment focus your discussions with the cr on this activity try to determine what triggers the outburst is it getting dressed or getting in the car to go to the doctor if dressing is the issue save a favorite outfit of the cr just for the times when there is a doctor’s appointment if it is the appointment itself make the appointment the beginning of the outing and provide an incentive at the end for example instead of saying let’s get dressed because you have a doctor’s appointment say let’s get the doctor’s appointment out of the way so we can have a leisurely lunch or ice cream etc once you find an adaptable solution to what triggers the outburst jot it down so you can remember to use it in the future

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Keywords: Agitation temper tantrum throwing a fit

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Try: Try to keep up a running conversation with the cr to take his or her mind off of the problem or situation at hand try to talk your way around any problem or situation that makes the cr display difficult behavior joke around and make some outrageous suggestions of things to do with the cr for example do the hokie pokie dance or play the kazoo and march around the room sometimes just hearing your jokes and off the wall suggestions will put the cr in a better frame of mind

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

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Try: As long as the cr’s hallucination or delusion is not harmful to the cr or others role play right along it this will help the cr to get through the hallucination or delusion agree with the cr cr’s hallucination or delusion and if possible try to bring some humor into it do not try to convince the cr that he or she is having a hallucination or delusion this could just bring on agitation and confusion

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

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