Managing Behavioral Challenges in Prader-Willi Syndrome

The function of the behavior(s): The function of Bonnie’s behavior is to gain access to food.

Medical factors that may impact behavior: Bonnie has been diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome a life-threatening disorder which begins in childhood which causes insatiable hunger. She has intellectual disabilities, a physical disability, and multiple disabilities. Bonnie has also been diagnosed with sensory issues.

Replacement behaviors: Rather than allow Bonnie to transition to her classes unsupervised with other students, Bonnie will be assigned a mentor who supervises her and allows her to go to her classes 5 minutes before other students enter the hallways.

A4a. Goals/

Replacement Behaviors A4b. Positive Interventions to Increase Behavior A4c.

Such as how to walk down the hallways quietly, how to keep her hands to herself, and how to gain access to her locker and school supplies without causing a disturbance to the other classrooms. Positive reinforcement can be applied effectively using this behavioral intervention plan because the positive target behavior is clearly defined (how to enter the hallways quietly) a reinforcer is chosen (verbal praise), and the positive target behavior is reinforced whenever it is exhibited (verbal praise is given every time Bonnie transitions to her classes in a socially acceptable manner) (Mather, N., & Goldstein, S.

Bonnie’s parents will receive a copy of the behavioral intervention plan along with a daily record of her behavior. They will be asked to encourage Bonnie as she learns to successfully transition to her classes along with providing any suggestions or recommendations which would be helpful to Bonnie. Behavioral goals for students can best be achieved through evidence-based programs that involve family members directly in addition to student-centered interventions (Cody, S., & Jewell, C.