Assessing Possible Strategies for Decreasing Challenging Behaviors





INTRODUCTION





You are being invited to participate in this research study called “Through a Different Lens: Focusing on Strength-Based Strategies.” You may qualify to take part in this research study because you are a teacher with children between the ages of 3 to 8 years. This study will take 10 to 15 minutes of your time to complete.





WHY IS THIS STUDY BEING DONE?





The purpose of this research study is to identify possible strategies that may help teachers and parents navigate challenging behaviors.





WHAT POSSIBLE RISKS OR DISCOMFORTS CAN I EXPECT FROM TAKING PART IN THIS STUDY?



There is ”minimal risk,” meaning that the probability and magnitude of harm or discomfort anticipated in the research are no greater in and of themselves from those ordinarily encountered in daily life or during the performance of routine physical or psychological examination or tests.



WHAT POSSIBLE BENEFITS CAN I EXPECT FROM TAKING PART IN THIS STUDY?



There is no direct benefit to you for participating in this survey. However, an indirect interest is that the findings of this study may provide valuable information for educators and parents on strength-based strategies to be used to reduce challenging behaviors.



WHEN IS THE STUDY OVER? CAN I LEAVE THE STUDY BEFORE IT ENDS?



The study is over when you complete the survey. However, you can leave the study at any time, even if you haven’t finished.



PROTECTION OF YOUR CONFIDENTIALITY





Survey information is collected anonymously from research participants. Identifying information of individual subjects (e.g., name, address, Email address, etc.), are not collected.



HOW WILL THE RESULTS BE USED?



The results of the study will yield a list of possible strategies used to support the needs of challenging behaviors. This list will be shared with educators and parents.









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