Checklist: What should I look for in a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)?

Things to look for in a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)

• Does it describe a specific behavior that the team is going to work on reducing?
• Does it describe a specific, appropriate alternative or “replacement” behavior that the team is going to help your child learn and practice?
• Does it explain to adults working with your child what they can do in order to avoid things that trigger your child’s inappropriate behavior?
• Does it describe warning signs that might mean your child is getting upset?
• Does it explain to adults working with your child what they can do to help your child feel safe and de-escalate if they get upset?
• Does it describe a set of things that your child likes that can be used to reinforce and reward your child for positive behavior? 
• Does it include a plan to taking data to see how the interventions are working?