During the PAS Interview

The table below has tips for getting clear, complete information during the interview. Put this information in the comments and always include who gave the information.

Self-Injurious Behavior Components Factors to consider Tips to gather the correct information Does the behavior fit the description of self-injurious behavior Does the repeated behavior cause physical harm to the body? Ask questions or use inquiry statements such as: Describe what the customer does that causes harm to his body. How is this causing physical harm to her body? Determine the intensity of the intervention How often the intervention is needed, and how much time and effort the intervention takes. Ask questions such as: What is done in response to this behavior? How often do you respond that way? How well does this intervention work? What happens when you don’t respond this way? What happens when the action taken does not stop the behavior? Determine the frequency of the behavior The past year Ask questions such as: How often does this behavior happen? How seriously was he hurt? Has the customer needed medical attention due to this behavior? Tell me more about that. When was the last time this behavior happened?