ABC's of Behavior
The "A" in the ABC's of Behavior Stands for...
Antecedent
This is the function of behavior where students may engage in a behavior because something either feels good or does not fel good to their body.
Sensory
What does the Acronym CHILD stand for and when would you use these strategies?
Challenges, Helpfulness, Indirect Prompts, Laughter, Distraction---When dealing with protesters!
STOP YELLING!
Quiet voice please
The type of visuals that should be used in a Visual Schedule are (not clip are)
Real Pictures (photos)
The "B" in the ABC's of Behavior starts for...
Behavior
This is the function of behavior where students may engage in a behavior to elicit a reaction from others.
Attention
Name one difference between Relationship Building and Attunement
No Touching!
Hands to self
When would we utilize a visual schedule?
When a whole group schedule isn't enough
The "C" in the ABC's of Behavior stands for...
Consequences
This is a function of behavior where students may engage in a behavior to try and avoid a task, place, activity or person.
Escape
Larry is running around on the playground after his class has already gone inside, what is one strategy you can use BASED ON HIS INTERESTS to help him transition back to class?
Distraction using sinking ships, Titanic, Tornados etc.
Don't Climb!
Feet stay on floor
What are 2 strategies when you anticipate a schedule change?
Front-load student, update schedule, show pictures discuss expectations, offer supports, etc.
True or False, A "Consequence" in the "ABC"'s of Behavior could be "positive" or "negative", for example, if a staff member gives a student a toy after they hit to keep them from continuing to yell, that would be the "consequence" of the behavior of yelling if it came directly after the behavior
True! Which is important because what we do as adults before or after a behavior has the biggest impact on behaviors continuing to occur!
This is a function of behavior where students may engage in a behavior to obtain an activity, item or person.
Access
What are 3 things you can try if a student is protesting during a transition?
Transition items, forced choice, make it fun, distract, give them a job, etc.
DO NOT BOTHER HIM!
We focus on our own body
Name 3 ways Core Boards could be used in a school setting
In classroom, playground, cafeteria, library, during transitions, etc.
Name 3 Proactive or Antecedent strategies we can utilize to help set students up for success
State Expectations in Advance
Catch Them Being Good
Provide Structured Choices
etc.
All behavior is _______________.
Communication!
How can you use PDA to connect positive actions with a desired character trait AND give an example.
PDA PLUS! "We are cleaning up the blocks, that is so responsible!"
NO THANK YOU!! ...STOP THROWING! I TOLD YOU IF YOU KEEP IT UP I'M GOING TO HAVE TO...
Toys stay in our hands or on the ground
What should expectations be paired with? (4 things)
Visuals (common visuals), movement, demonstration and specific language