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6. Fear of Stairs

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6. Fear of Stairs

Definition Absent Very Mild Mild Moderate Severe
Hurries, refuses, or hesitant on stairs: closed stairs, open back stairs, open grate stairs, up stairs, down stairs
    Is relaxed getting on, or going up and down stairs of all types
 Very mild signs of avoidance when approaching or walking on stairs. Signs may include:

    light hesitancy to step on
    very mild hurrying on stairs
    very mild tense body language
    Maintains work
 Mild signs of avoidance when approaching or walking on stairs. Signs may include:

    mild hesitancy to step on with mild transient compression
    mild hurrying on stairs
    mildly tense body language
    Improves with subsequent exposures
    Maintains work
 Moderate signs of avoidance or concern when approaching or walking on stairs. Signs may include:

    balking on approach
    attempts to jump off
    hurrying up then whining and hesitant to go down
    placing front feet on stairs but not rear feet at first then getting on stairs
    compresses when moving on stairs
    rushes to exit
    not comfortable matching speed to handler or waiting on stairs.
    Interferes with ability to maintain work.
 Fearful when approaching or walking on stairs. Signs may include:

    hesitancy, hurrying, balking or refusal
    very tense body language
    will avoid stairs or hurry when moving on them even if it results in a clearance error or other mistake that may endanger the person
    rushes to exit
    Does not maintain work.

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