WTF! (What's the Function?)
What is the function of Angie's behavior?
To avoid/escape difficult or undesirable tasks.
What are some ways to motivate Angie during APE?
Multiple correct responses. Answers may vary.
-Make a big deal out of small successes.
-Offer Angie a reward for positive behavior in APE. Explain to Angie in advance.
-Allow Angie to work with a peer during APE.
What are some strategies/replacements behaviors to teach Angie?
Multiple correct responses. Answers may vary.
-Teach Angie to ask for help when struggling.
-Deep breathing or counting to 10 when stressed.
-Provide appropriate way to relieve stress such as a stress ball.
What is the antecedent of Angie's behavior?
Multiple response such as...
-Being asked to work on ball skills in APE.
-Not being able to open glue bottle.
What additional supports do you think would be appropriate to add to Angie's IEP?
Multiple correct responses. Answers may vary.
-Angie needs an FBA and BIP.
-Social Skills lessons.
What is the function of Billy's behavior?
To get attention/attention-seeking.
What are some ways to motivate Billy in the classroom?
Multiple correct responses. Answers may vary.
-Create a threat-free environment by promoting positive interactions between all students. (Morning Meeting for example)
-High praise or token system for exhibiting positive peer interactions.
What are some strategies/replacements behaviors to teach Billy?
Multiple correct responses. Answers may vary.
-Teach Billy to use kind words.
-Teach Billy the proper way/time to get positive peer attention.
What consequence does Billy receive for his behavior?
What consequence do you feel is appropriate for Billy's behavior?
Answers may vary. Accept all reasonable responses.
- Teacher tells Billy to play alone at recess.
What additional supports do you think would be appropriate to add to Billy's IEP?
Multiple correct responses. Answers may vary.
-Billy needs an FBA & BIP
-Billy needs a counseling referral
-Billy could benefit from Social Skills Lessons
What is the function of Kyle's behavior?
To get attention. To gain access to tangible items.
What are some ways to motivate Kyle?
Multiple correct responses. Answers may vary.
-Involve football coach (Mentor)
-Give Kyle a sense of control by offering options.
- Make classes more engaging such as using positive competition.
What are some strategies/replacements behaviors to teach Kyle?
Multiple correct responses. Answers may vary.
-Provide social skills lessons to teach empathy.
What behavior is Kyle exhibiting?
Various answers including:
physical aggression towards peers
verbal aggression
What additional supports do you think would be appropriate to add to Kyle's IEP?
Multiple correct responses. Answers may vary.
-Kyle needs an FBA & BIP
-ARD committee needs to discuss placement (Behavior program such as PASS/IBC)
-Kyle needs a counseling referral
What is the function of Tom's behavior?
Avoidance of non-preferred tasks.
What are some ways to motivate Tom?
Multiple correct responses. Answers may vary.
-Offer varied experience (reduce paper/pencil tasks)
-Praise Tom for positive interactions with peers.
-Offer rewards for work completion.
What are some strategies/replacements behaviors to teach Tom?
Multiple correct responses. Answers may vary.
-Provide Tom with proper accommodations.
-Give Tom a way to signal when he needs help from the teacher.
-Teach Tom ways to cope with anger/stress such as counting, deep breathing, etc.
What is the consequence for Tom's behavior?
Multiple correct responses.
Tom gets office referrals, after school detention, and out of school suspensions.
Tom is isolated in class.
Tom has few friends.
What additional supports do you think would be appropriate to add to Tom's IEP?
Multiple correct responses. Answers may vary.
-Tom needs an FBA & BIP
-Tom could benefit from Social Skills lessons
What is the function of Tommy's behavior?
Avoidance of non-preferred tasks.
What are some ways to motivate Tommy?
Multiple correct responses. Answers may vary.
-Provide Tommy with varied experiences (reduce paper/pencil tasks)
-Change scenery for instruction (outside, library, etc.)
-Harness his interests such as baseball, swimming, and baking.
What are some strategies/replacements behaviors to teach Tommy?
Multiple correct responses. Answers may vary.
-Give Tommy options to give him a sense of control.
-Teach Tommy to appropriately ask for help.
-Consider Tommy's accommodations/placement for instruction
What is the antecedent for Tommy's behavior?
Tommy is given an academic task to complete.
What additional supports do you think would be appropriate to add to Tommy's IEP?
Multiple correct responses. Answers may vary.
-Tommy needs and FBA & BIP
-Tommy could benefit from a counseling referral
-Encourage Tommy to join a club of his interest (Reading, Baking, Sports)