Peer Attention Maintained Behavior


CICO can be adapted for students who seek peer attention, using similar strategies as CICO for adult attention seeking behavior.

CICO Component

CICO Modifications

Daily Check-in

  • Peer Check-in.

Use of DPR

  • Incorporated Good Behavior Game.
  • Added 3-step checklist for work completion which was checked by peer.

Teacher Feedback

  • Pre-correction: Reminded student to raise hand if had a question, rather than talk with a peer.
  • Changed seat to minimize contact with peers.
  • Teacher interrupted peer responses to students' problem behavior.
  • Access to peer tutor.
  • Could request mentor assistance with homework.

Daily Check-out

  • Allowed to check-out with peer if daily goal was met.

Reinforcement

  • Contingent reinforcement delivered more frequently (AM/PM).
  • Student could sit next to preferred peer during lunch if met morning goal. If did not meet goal, had to sit away from peers during lunch.
  • Student allowed to sit with a preferred peer during math next day if afternoon goal met.
  • Access to reward contingent on completion of 3-step checklist. Rewards included time to talk to or play a computer game with a peer.
  • Student could use DPR points to earn basketball time with peers.
  • Earned access to tangible reward based on DPR points (baseball card that were a shared interest with peers).
  • Earned access to computer for work completion.

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