Author: Andre Velho | August 18th, 2021
A scatter plot is a grid which is divided into days of the week and hours of the day. We use this to record challenging behaviours as they occur. This helps us understand:
- How often the challenging behaviour occurs.
- The times during the day when the challenging behaviour happens.
- The times during the day when the challenging behaviour does not happen.
Step 1: Collect data on one behaviour at a time. For example: screaming only, not screaming and spitting.
Step 2: Note the timings at which your child displays this challenging behaviour that you have selected. Every time your child screams, make a mark on the hour at which it occurs.
Step 3: Do so throughout the day and for least one week.
Step 4: If the behaviour occurs multiple times every day, choose any 2 hours during the day that you will address your child’s challenging behaviour. It is best to select the 2 hours during which you will be able to give maximum attention towards addressing the challenging behaviour. If the behaviour happens less frequently, perhaps 2-3 times a day, then each time the behaviour happens, you can address the challenging behaviour.
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