Case Scenario A - Jack: suggested answers

Main Problem : Boredom

Outcomes: Reduce dependence/interaction on/with staff, reduce time spent hovering
around the office door, reduce complaining behaviour, encourage independent
activity.

Currently reinforcing his behaviour: Social interaction/conversation with staff,
staff providing an empathic ear.

Potential reinforcers: Gardening, ship building, children/home visits

Management ideas:

A. Provide positive or differential reinforcement for participating in any other
activity other than complaining to staff and office door hovering.

B. Schedule/assist him to plan and carry out other activities (ship
building/gardening) and provide verbal/social reinforcement when he is
carrying these activities out.

C. Extend Home visits to long weekends to increase time with family.

Other issues: Monitor anger management/frustration intolerance and consider referral
for anger management. Consider relevance of TLU program and address issues via
community program if more beneficial to client.

To Case study B