Functions
What are the four functions of behaviors?
Attention, Automatic, Escape, and Tangible
An intervention where common SDs or demands, which typically set off the target behavior, are modified and presented in different ways.
SD Modification
Physically blocking or interrupting the target behavior when it occurs.
Response Blocking
Identifies what the behavior looks like and how to track it.
Operational definition
Core Principle Of ABA
Desirable consequences increase behavior, whereas undesirable consequences decrease behavior
What is the function of this statement?
Get out of my face! Leave me alone!
Escape
An intervention in which the physical environment is altered in order to prevent or reduce the likelihood that the behavior will occur.
Enviromental Modification
Reinforcing an appropriate alternative form of communication in place of the target challenging behavior
Reinforcing Functional Communication
How should we track all behaviors?
ABC data
When should replacement behaviors be taught?
Before challenging behavior occurs.
Client yells when a peer starts playing with their favorite toy. What is likely the function?
Tangible
An intervention that initially decreases a difficult/no-preferred task, and then gradually increases the demand requirement prior to receiving a reinforcement.
Demand fading
The tech ensures the patient does not get out of or delay the presented demand/task when the challenging behavior occurs.
Escape Extinction
Reduces likelihood of challenging behavior occurring
Antecedent modification
What is our codeword if emergency help is needed?
RED
Client runs to a different room but does not seem interested in items or setting. What is likely the function?
Automatic
An intervention in which a functional reinforcer is provided on a time-based schedule independent of behavior.
Non-Contingent Reinforcer (NCR)
We are not ignoring the patient, just the target behavior is ignored
Attention extinction/Planned ignoring
When the behavior technically ends
Offset
SIB: Do not use _____ to block contact with a hard surface.
ANY PART OF YOUR BODY
Client begins to shout when they see peers playing together across the room. What is likely the function?
Attention
An intervention in which several easier or preferred tasks are presented in quick succession prior to a difficult or nonpreferred task.
Behavioral Momentum or High Probability Request Sequence
Prompting and reinforcing a specified behavior that cannot be performed simultaneously with the target behavior. Implementing the functional extinction procedure when the target behavior occurs.
Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI)
What do FR1, FI4, VR3, and VI2 stand for?
Fixed ratio 1, fixed interval 4, variable ration 3, and variable interval 2.
If emergency restraints or escorts had to be used, what needs to take place after.
Scan team and client for injuries.
Report incident to caregivers and supervisors.
Document all interventions used.