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202 chapter 8 behavioral observationsincludes parent <strong>and</strong> teacher behavior ratingscales <strong>and</strong> a child self-report form, all<strong>of</strong> which have been discussed in previouschapters. The BASC-2-SOS defines 65specific target behaviors that are groupedinto 13 categories (4 categories <strong>of</strong> positive/adaptivebehaviors <strong>and</strong> 9 categories <strong>of</strong>problem behaviors). The 13 categories <strong>and</strong>examples <strong>of</strong> target behaviors in each categoryare provided in Table 8.3.Table 8.3 Behavioral Categories from theStudent Observation System <strong>of</strong> BASC2Category/DefinitionCategory/DefinitionResponse to Teacher/Lesson (appropriateacademic behaviorsinvolving teacheror class)Peer Interaction(appropriateinteractions withother students)Work on School Subjects(appropriateacademic behaviorsthat studentengages in alone)Transition Movement(appropriatenondisruptivebehaviors whilemoving from oneactivity to another)InappropriateMovement (inappropriatemotorbehaviors that areunrelated to classroomwork)Example <strong>of</strong> SpecificBehaviorsFollows directionsRaises h<strong>and</strong>Contributes to classdiscussionWaits for help onassignmentPlays with other studentsInteracts in friendlymannerShakes h<strong>and</strong> with otherstudentConverses with others indiscussionDoes seatworkWorks at blackboardWorks at computerPuts on/takes <strong>of</strong>f coatGets bookSharpens pencilWalks in lineReturns material usedin classFidgeting in seatPassing notesRunning aroundclassroomSitting/st<strong>and</strong>ing on top<strong>of</strong> deskCategory/DefinitionInattention(inattentive behaviorsthat are notdisruptive)Inappropriate Vocalization(disruptivevocal behaviors)Somatization(physical symptoms/complaints)Repetitive MotorMovements (repetitivebehaviors thatappear to have noexternal reward)Aggression (harmfulbehaviors directedat another personorproperty)Self-InjuriousBehavior (severebehaviors thatattempt to injureone’s self)Inappropriate SexualBehavior (behaviorsthat are explicitlysexual in nature)Bowel/BladderProblems (urinationor defecation)Example <strong>of</strong> SpecificBehaviorsDaydreamingDoodlingLooking around roomFiddling with objects/fingersLaughing inappropriatelyTeasingTalking outCryingSleepingComplaining <strong>of</strong> notfeeling wellFinger/pencil tappingSpinning an objectBody rockingHumming/singing tooneselfKicking othersThrowing objects atothersIntentionally rippinganother’s workStealingPulling own hairHead bangingBiting selfEating or chewingnonfood itemsTouching others inappropriatelyMasturbatingImitating sexual behaviorWets pantsHas bowel movementoutside toiletFrom C. R. Reynolds <strong>and</strong> R. W. Kamphaus (2004). Behaviorassessment system for children – 2nd edition(BASC-2). Circle Pines, MN: American GuidanceServices.The BASC-2-SOS was designed tobe completed during a 15-min observation<strong>of</strong> the child in an academic classroom.

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