Transcript For someone who is particularly sensitive to distress, the ability to tolerate it may be accomplished through a shaping process, starting with this.

For someone who is particularly sensitive to distress,
the ability to tolerate it may be accomplished
through a shaping process,
starting with this approximation of the desired behavior.
Suggested phases on page 2.
Group Activity: Person A starts reciting the alphabet, while peer B starts asking them
questions. If Person A stops, ask her to start over, reminding her to recite the alphabet
“one-mindfully.” Provide supports as necessary to ensure Person A’s success.
Close eyes and
cover ears, look
away, etc.
if necessary.
What is your name?
Who is your boyfriend?
What day is it?
When is your birthday?
What color are your eyes?
B
“A-B-C-D-E-F-GH-I-J-K-L-M-N-OP-Q-R-S-T-U-VW-X-Y-Z” (or any
song, e.g. Row,
Row, Row Your
Boat.
A
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Stages of Shaping Success
Where
Who
Comment
Sensitivity
Prompts
1
Skills Group
Peer
Zero
“Name”, etc.
If necessary,
then fade
2
Skills Group
Peer(s)
Zero
“Birthday”, etc.
none
3
Individual
Therapy
Therapist
Mild,
Moderate,
High
If necessary,
then fade
4
Where trouble has occurred
e.g.: home
Neutral Person
e.g. Direct-Care
Staff,
Mild,
Moderate,
High
If necessary,
then fade
5
Where trouble has occurred
e.g.: home
Sensitive
Person
Mild,
Moderate,
High
If necessary,
then fade
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