An example of a behavior assessment for a 4-year-old child exhibiting challenging behavior

An example of a behavior assessment for a 4-year-old child exhibiting challenging behavior that requires attention and intervention in an early years setting:

Child's Name: [Child's Name]

Date of Assessment: [Date]

Assessment Context: This behavior assessment was conducted over the course of a day to observe and analyze the challenging behaviors exhibited by the child.

Assessment Focus: The assessment aims to identify specific challenging behaviors, triggers, and potential underlying causes that require attention and intervention.

Assessment Observations:

Behaviour 1: Arrival and Greeting (8:30 AM):

[Child's Name] arrives at school with a parent.

[He/She] displays reluctance to separate from the parent, clinging and crying.

[Child's Name] resists greetings from the teacher and peers and shows signs of anxiety.

Behaviour 2: Free Play (9:00 AM):

During free play, [Child's Name] selects building blocks.

[He/She] becomes frustrated when the tower falls and reacts by throwing blocks on the floor.

[Child's Name] refuses to share blocks with peers and engages in parallel play.

Behaviour 3: Group Activity (Circle Time, 10:00 AM):

During circle time, [Child's Name] struggles to sit still and attend to activities.

[He/She] displays disruptive behavior, such as talking loudly and interrupting the teacher.

[Child's Name] refuses to participate in group activities and attempts to leave the circle.

Behaviour 4: Lunchtime (12:00 PM):

[Child's Name] exhibits food refusal and tantrum behaviors during lunch.

[He/She] throws food and utensils when frustrated and refuses to eat.

[Child's Name] becomes agitated when others attempt to assist.

Behaviour 5: Transition Time (1:30 PM):

During the transition from lunch to naptime, [Child's Name] exhibits resistance and refusal to comply with instructions.

[He/She] becomes physically aggressive, pushing and hitting peers and adults.

[Child's Name] displays intense emotional outbursts, yelling and crying.

Behaviour 6: Playtime (3:00 PM):

In the outdoor play area, [Child's Name] continues to engage in aggressive behavior.

[He/She] refuses to share toys and engages in confrontations with peers.

[Child's Name] displays defiance when asked to join group activities.

Behaviour 7: End of the Day (4:00 PM):

[Child's Name] resists leaving the school premises, crying and clinging to the teacher.

[He/She] becomes inconsolable when it is time to go home.

[Child's Name] refuses to say goodbye to peers and displays distress during departure.

Behaviour Assessment Summary:

[Child's Name] exhibited a pattern of challenging behaviors throughout the day, including separation anxiety, defiance, aggression, refusal to participate, and emotional outbursts. These behaviors disrupt classroom activities, hinder social interactions, and impact [his/her] emotional well-being.

Recommended Interventions:

Implement a gradual separation plan to address separation anxiety.

Provide positive behavior support, including clear expectations and consequences.

Offer sensory regulation strategies to help [Child's Name] manage emotions.

Collaborate with parents to develop a behavior intervention plan.

Consider involving a behavioral specialist or counselor for further assessment and support.

Teacher's Signature: _______________________

Behaviour assessments for children with challenging behavior are essential for identifying areas of concern, triggers, and potential strategies for intervention. Collaboration between educators, parents, and specialists is crucial to address and support the child's behavior effectively in an early years setting.