Functions of Behaviour
The ABCs of behaviour
What are antecedent, behaviour, consequence
Hand flapping, spinning, and repeating phrases are examples of this.
What is stimming?
Look out for this on the playground if your camper uses a mobility aid.
e.g., what is woodchips, what is ladders only to access the play structure, what is no accessible swing, etc.
Trisomy 21
What is (another term for) Down Syndrome?
Fidget toys could be helpful for kids with this diagnosis.
What is [pretty much any diagnosis except for physical disabilities]?
The four functions of behaviour.
What are tangible, sensory, escape, and connection/ attention?
Some children might get very upset when they lose or share resources because of this.
What is justice sensitivity?
Words written in raised dots.
What is Braille?
Another word for language production.
What is expressive language?
Breathing together is an example of this.
What is coregulation?
Many options:
e.g., what is running out of the room, asking to go home, etc.
Behaviour strategies like 'first-then' might not work for children with this diagnosis.
What is PDA?
pathological demand avoidance
or persistent desire for autonomy
A physical disability caused by damage to the brain before or during birth.
What is cerebral palsy?
Phrases repeated from favourite media
What is delayed echolalia / scripting / gestalts?
(one of the three is acceptable)
You can do this to stop a child from accessing something without touching them.
What is body blocking?
This is a strategy for SENSORY behaviour.
Many options.
e.g., what is providing appropriate sensory tools, what is picking your battles, what is using stop signs, etc.
Being told they aren't following the rules might trigger this.
What is rejection sensitivity?
Avoid static electricity from going down plastic slides if your camper has this.
What is a cochlear implant or hearing aid?
An example of a craft accommodation for a child with ID.
Many possible options.
e.g., what is a non-slip map, simple and clear instructions, adapted scissors, thick crayons, etc.
A strategy for when your camper has auditory processing challenges.
Some possible answers:
what is talk less, use visuals
There are (at least) 2 possible functions of this behaviour.
Many possible answers.
e.g. What is
running out of the room (escape or sensory)
crying (escape, sensory, connection, tangible)
Difficulty joining conversations is an example of this diagnostic criteria
What is an example of social communication?
Child who spins and spins might have differences in this.
What is the vestibular system?
A common high tech AAC program
What is proloquo2go?
Other possible answers: Weave Chat, Proloquo, Touch Chat, LAMP Words for Life
PANDA is an acronym for this
What is:
pick your battles, anxiety management, negotiate, disguise demands, adaptation (e.g., humour)