Tammy Williamson
SPD 540: Learning Environments for Students with Mild to Moderate Disability.
Dr. Hilliard
May 8, 2024
Proposal for Behavior Change Plan
This analysis of the Functional Behavior Assessment for Angel, an 11-year-old, 6th grade student with ADHD and SLD reading has found the following information obtained from observations by the IEP team. A change in Angel’s behavior plan is proposed due to the following.
During the observation week, Angel was off task an average of 17 times per class. 40% of Angel’s assignments are classified as incomplete. 32% of the incidences were inappropriate or argumentative comments to peers. 16% of the class time is spent out of …show more content…
He frequently takes their belongings, sneers at them, and makes rude comments. His peers do not like his behavior and do not enjoy being his target. Angel is either taking belongings or making inappropriate or argumentative comments to his peers 44% of the time. These interactions lessen instructional time and disrupt the class dynamics.
Angel is sent out of the room, to the principal’s office, or verbally reprimanded for his behavior. Verbal warnings and reminders of classroom rules, using respectful language with peers and adults.
Angel’s behavior gains attention from his peers and the teacher. By acting out, he is the center of attention. Angel is also avoiding doing the work in his English Language Arts class, which leads to the belief that he has difficulty reading. He would rather act out and face the consequences than admit he has an issue. By creating distractions in the classroom, not only does Angel take the attention off the lesson, but he avoids completing assignments and homework. Therefore, he is not only gaining attention and reactions from peers, but also controlling those social …show more content…
Angel exhibiting behaviors of aggression is consistent with externalizing behavioral challenges, researched by van Asselt. When looking at the levels of anxiety and depression in students with ADHD and SLD, academic dysfunction and socioemotional challenges are common compared to peers of the same age (van Asselt, 2022). Students tend to have more difficulty in an academic setting with behavioral and emotional