This tool takes workers and managers beyond simple “do this, do that” instructions for dealing with risky, self-defeating or challenging behaviors. It offers staff a highly interactive method of solving problems and planning for better outcomes.

A hypothetical client, Suzie Brown, lives in a home with five other adults who also have developmental disabilities. She has no speech and is prone to self-injury. Her increasing behavior is causing distress for Suzie and everyone else, and all the usual pacifiers no longer work. So, what is staff to do next?

The maze offers a group process for decision-making. Each page presents a new scenario and options for helping Suzie move forward. A decision log helps the group track their progress, and the binder format allows for easy storage and sharing of information.