Guess the Function
A person alone in a room rocking back and forth
Sensory
These can be hung up all over the room so that the students know what the expectations are
Class rules
"A" stands for ________
Antecedent
Which behavior is better objectively and measurably defined?
Livie engages in disruptive behavior.
Livie talks out loud, taps on her desk, and crumples up paper at least 5 times per class period.
Livie talks out loud, taps on her desk, and crumples up paper at least 5 times per class period.
Every time a student is given a math worksheet, they hide under the desk
Escape
This can be hung up in the classroom so that students know what to expect during the school day. It also outlines the sequence of their day.
"B" stands for ____________
Behavior
What's the function? Shawn was at the store with his mom when he saw the COOLEST toy train. He began to whine, scream, kick, and cry, and his mom got him the train to quiet him down.
It is circle time. Sally keeps calling out the answer before other kids have a chance to answer.
Attention
Rules and procedures do this...
Communicate expectations about how the class works, i.e., what we do and how we do it.
"C" stands for __________
Consequence
What's the consequence? Jenna demonstrated perseverance by finishing a worksheet that was really difficult for her. Her teacher gave her a PRIDE ticket and praised her for persevering. Now, when Jenna is given hard work, she continues working through it.
Positive Reinforcement
John is playing with the iPad. When it is time to transition to the next activity, he refuses to give the iPad to the teacher and instead runs and hides under a desk with it.
Access to tangibles
John is so used to being told what to do (over and over) every day that he is ignoring the teacher directions. Name a less intrusive prompt that can be used in place of verbal prompting
-Visual
-Gestural
-Modeling
Name a general rule when filling out ABC data
-Do not be subjective
-Avoid "emotions"
-Be descriptive so whoever reads it can picture what happened
What's the function? Devon's mom has been working all morning and he's been left to play by himself. He began whining, crying, spilling toys, and yelling for his mom while she was in a zoom meeting. His mom came running to him to find out what was wrong.
Attention
Escape, Attention, Tangible, Sensory
E.A.T.S.
The principle of behavioral interaction argues that your behavior influences this.
Behavior is a form of ________
Communication
Therapeutic rapport