TCI Behavior Support and Intervention Hierarchy 2

Question 1

In TCI, which level of intervention should be exhausted FIRST before escalating to more restrictive approaches?

Accepted Answer

Preventive and proactive strategies

Answer

TCI emphasizes a least-restrictive approach, requiring preventive and proactive strategies be fully utilized before escalating.

Question 2

A behavior support plan (BSP) in TCI should primarily focus on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Teaching replacement behaviors and addressing underlying needs

Answer

BSPs center on teaching replacement behaviors and understanding the function of challenging behavior to address root causes.

Question 3

Which concept describes using environmental modifications to reduce the likelihood of challenging behavior in TCI?

Accepted Answer

Antecedent manipulation

Answer

Antecedent manipulation involves changing environmental factors before behavior occurs, reducing triggers that lead to crisis.

Question 4

When a child's behavior escalates despite initial intervention, TCI recommends staff should:

Accepted Answer

Reassess the situation and consider the next least-restrictive option

Answer

TCI teaches staff to continuously reassess and move thoughtfully through the hierarchy, choosing the next least-restrictive effective option.

Question 5

In TCI, function-based behavior support means interventions are designed based on:

Accepted Answer

The underlying purpose or need the behavior serves

Answer

Function-based support addresses why the behavior occurs - whether to gain attention, escape a task, or communicate an unmet need.

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