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Level of Behaviors

Guidelines for determining current overall level of Behavior:


Mild: Redirectable; behavior will likely change with therapy; amount of adult attention is age appropriate; can be left unsupervised (at age appropriate level).


Moderate: Displays acting out behaviors, but not destructive or hurtful; has risky behaviors without the understanding of consequences; will benefit from therapy, but likely will not show immediate progress.


Severe: Needs line of sight supervision; likely has one-on-one support or alternative school setting; has been physically and verbally aggressive towards adults and peers; tendency to be a danger to self or others; would benefit from therapy, but it may not change behaviors; may be in detention or have juvenile justice involvement.