De-escalation
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Strategies used to reduce the intensity of a behavioral crisis or emotional outburst. De-escalation techniques include speaking calmly, reducing demands, offering choices, providing space, and using sensory tools. The goal is to help the student return to a regulated state without the use of physical intervention.
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A written plan based on an FBA that describes the strategies, supports, and interventions to address a student's challenging behavior. A BIP should include preventive strategies, replacement behaviors to teach, response strategies, and a plan for monitoring effectiveness. It becomes part of the IEP.
The ability to manage one's emotions, behavior, and body movement in a way that allows productive engagement in learning and social situations. Students with disabilities may need explicit instruction and supports to develop self-regulation skills, such as calming strategies, emotional identification, and impulse control.
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