Based on the intervention plan below what conversation could be had with caregivers to be involved in plan?

1. dialogue regarding ideas

2. cultural beliefs that the client, caregiver, and/or stakeholder identify for inclusion

3. assessment findings (after FBA, attention was the function of behavior)

Intervention plan

Nose picking:

Determine the purpose of the activity of picking one's nose, which seems to be an attention-seeking action. Give Sarah a tissue whenever she seems to be going to pick her nose, but do not do so according to a set reinforcement schedule (FR1). When Sarah makes appropriate use of the tissue, rather of utilizing the tissue itself as a reinforcer, utilize attention as the reinforcer instead. Gradually raise the response need for attention by doing things like encouraging Sarah when she uses the tissue appropriately two or three times in a row (the FR2 or FR3 schedule, respectively).

Refined strategy:

It is thought that picking the nose, which is a damaging practice, serves the purpose of seeking attention. This is the case in this particular scenario. To prevent Sarah from engaging in this activity, you should provide her tissues whenever she shows signs of wanting to pick her nose. Nevertheless, the tissue itself is not meant to perform the role of a reinforcer in any way. As an alternative, utilize attention as the reinforcer whenever Sarah uses the tissue in the appropriate manner. Avoid rewarding her on a fixed reinforcement schedule (FR1) at first, but gradually raise the response demand for attention by reinforcing her when she successfully uses the tissue two or three times in a row using the FR2 or FR3 schedule. This will allow you to gradually increase the response requirement for attention.

Experimenting with one's diet:

Determine the purpose of the action known as "playing with food," which may also be an attention-seeking tactic. Make sure to give Sarah some tissues each time she shows signs of getting ready to play with her food, but avoid giving them to her on a fixed reinforcement schedule (FR1). To reiterate, the tissue itself is not the reinforcer in this situation. Instead, pay attention to and congratulate Sarah whenever she successfully cleans up a mess with the tissue. Apply the same progressive rise in the response requirement for attention that was described in the updated plan for nose picking. This will ensure that you are paying attention.

Refined strategy:

Playing with food, which seems to fulfill the purpose of seeking attention, is the damaging activity in this instance. To prevent Sarah from engaging in this habit, provide her with tissues if she shows signs of wanting to play with her food. Nevertheless, the tissue itself is not meant to perform the role of a reinforcer in any way. Instead, pay attention to and congratulate Sarah whenever she successfully cleans up a mess with the tissue. As was the case with nose picking, you should steer clear of encouraging her on a fixed reinforcement schedule (FR1) and instead reinforce her when she has successfully used the tissue two or three times in a row on a FR2 or FR3 schedule. This will allow you to progressively raise the response need for attention.

Licking palms:

Determine the purpose of the action known as "licking palms," which may be an act of self-stimulatory behavior. Concentrate on the behavior you want to see more of, which is not licking the palm of your hand, rather than using a tissue as a substitute habit. Reinforcement for not licking the palm should take the form of praise and a kind grin. It is more effective to provide reward sometimes, rather than constantly, in order to discourage the licking activity.

Refined strategy:

Licking one's palms is a detrimental activity, and the action that should be practiced instead is to abstain from engaging in this behavior. According to the functional evaluation, the behavior may fulfill purposes such as attention, curiosity, interest, or stimulation. This conclusion is based on the observations made during the functional assessment. The desirable conduct should be rewarded via praise and a smile rather than the use of a tissue as a substitute activity. However, in order to discourage the palm licking habit, it is vital to reinforce the subject on a more sporadic basis as opposed to each and every time.