Behavior Support Plan Compliance Errors Review

This list of items is representative of questions and errors that have been noted when BAS’ clinical staff completes thorough reviews of BSP/CIPs. If you have any questions, please send correspondence to **-*****************@*****.**.**

** See Chapters 5 & 6 of the BS manual in VTC for more specific direction in writing BSPs and CIPs**

1.Multiple Targeted Behaviors: In one BSP, there can be multiple targeted behaviors. It is expected that each behavior is listed separately (having its own Hypothesis, Desired Behavioral Outcome, Strategies, etc) in the BSP by using the “add” button.

2.Identifying Targeted Behaviors: If, through the FBA assessment, it is noted that the behavioral goals in the current ISP may need to be revised or additional goals need to be developed, please discuss with the team in an effort to align the BSP/CIP to the ISP. Please note that it is important to prioritize behaviors to address in current BSP.

3.Strategies: Include as much detail in the strategy sections to ensure that providers who have read only access to the BSP/CIP can easily follow, and if needed, execute it (please note that it is expected that all stakeholders are trained on implementing the BSP/CIP).

4.Evidence of an FBA: Use language in the BSP to indicate that information provided is linked to FBA (e.g., FAIs with both the participant and parents support a hypothesized function of escape behavior. Specifically, escape from non-preferred, anxiety provoking situations.)

5.Means of Monitoring: This section should capture the best way to show a decrease in problem behavior and, if applicable, an increase in appropriate behaviors. Ensure that what is being measured is aligned with the targeted behavior(s) and/or desired behavior(s).

6.Sensory Function (Self Stimulatory): While individuals with ASD tend to have sensory concerns and it may be an appropriate function for some behaviors, it is important to support this function with specific FBA information (e.g., John engaged in light head banging throughout all observation periods including when left alone).

7.Replacement/Alternative Skill Strategies: Most, if not all, plans should include a component of teaching replacement or alternative skills that make the problem behavior ineffective. Be specific in when, how and what will be taught to the participant (e.g., social stories will be developed specific to the problematic condition of loud environments and will be reviewed with John prior to going out in the community in an effort to prepare and remind him to simply verbally request to leave the environment).

8.Crisis Intervention Plan (CIP): Detail the CIP in way that providers will know how to effectively (note: the CIP should capture behaviors that are above and beyond what is being targeted in the BSP):

a.Identify what the participant’s escalation behaviors look like

b.Identify how to support the participant before, during and after the crisis

c.Identify how to keep participant and others safe

9.Hypothesis and Desired Behavioral Outcome Statements: Ensure that information is captured in the appropriate sections of the Hypothesis Statement and the Desired Behavioral Outcome:

a.Please be clear that a HYPOTHESIS simply states: When this happens (CONDITION), John will do this (BEHAVIOR), in order to (FUNCTION/REASON).

b.Please be clear that a DESIRED BEHAVIORAL OUTCOME simply states: When this happens (CONDITION), John will do this (BEHAVIOR), to this point of mastery (CRITERIA)

*DO NOT include extra information in these sections of HCSIS!*

10.Condition: For the Desired Behavioral Outcome and the Hypothesis Statement, more than likely, the Condition will be the same or similar. In addition, please ensure that the Condition is the natural environment in which the participant will be using the desired behavior and is not reflective of the learning environment.

11.Revisions: BSPs and CIPs are not static documents and should changes as the needs and/or circumstances change for a participant. These changes should be based upon assessment and data and should be done as a team process. If changes are made, it is important to notify the team “offline.”

12.Objectives in ISPs: Behavioral Specialists (BS) are required to write objectives relevant to the goals linked to the Behavioral Specialist Services in the ISP. BS can submit objectives after the FBA is conducted and, optimally, the objectives would be the same as the Desired Behavioral Outcome in the BSP.

13.Progress/Update Function: BS are required to report progress towards behavioral goals and objectives on a monthly basis. In the BSP module of HCSIS, the Progress/Update button will provide a screen that can capture not only the current trend of the data collected for the targeted behavior, but also any other notes re: behavior and instructional decisions.

Contact this candidate