Functions
Name four functions of behavior.
Attention, Alone/Sensory, Access, Escape, Avoidance
Joe, Aaron, Ted, and Billy are sitting around the table chatting about their day during snack. Joe is laughing telling his BT about the show he watched last night with his Nana. Ted is yelling across the table to Aaron talking about the dog they saw at the park. Snack time is so fun! Suddenly, Billy runs out of the room covering his ears. What is the function?
Escape
What is the function of behavior observed in Video #1?
Alone/Sensory
What does ABC stand for?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
Independent Play: Paint
Ex) Set up paint supplies in room prior to bringing client to room.
Why is it important to know the function of behavior?
To know how to correctly respond to the behavior
Two brothers are playing with toys are home. One brother throws the toy at the other and the parent says, "Don't throw toys at your brother". The brother does it again. The parent says again, "Don't throw toys at your brother" and the scenario continue. What is the function of this behavior?
Attention
What is the function of behavior observed in video #2?
Escape
Where do you find specific protocol information for each client's behaviors prior to or while working with that client?
BSP
Manding: Car
Ex) Setting out a variety of cars in front of client, Modeling play with cars, Blocking Access until Mand is given
Role play the function- Escape
Susie often gets a cookie from the bakery when she goes to the store with her dad. One day Susie and her mom went to the store to pick out some new clothes for school. As soon as they got to the clothing section, Susie dropped to the ground and started screaming. What do you think the function of her dropping and screaming would be?
Access
What is the function of behavior observed in Video #3? (YouTube)
Attention
What is the first thing you should do when a client engages in a problem behavior?
Identify the Function
Washing Hands TA
Ex) Play in Shaving Cream, Paint, Feed messy food, etc.
Role play the function- Attention
Alexis is playing with the coolest Elmo stuffed animal at the center! BT told Brad to go to the gym. First, Brad runs into the train room to grab Elmo and cannot get it away from Alexis. "It's mine" she says! Brad drops to the floor and begins to cry. What is the function of Brad's behavior?
Access
What is the function of behavior in video #4?
Access
What do you call an environmental event that occurs after a behavior?
A Consequence
Shoe Tying TA
Ex) Make sure shoes are off prior to choosing to go outside.
Role play the function- Access
Avoidance
What is the function of behavior observed in video #5?
We would not identify this behavior with a function and follow through with ABA intervention. This child is upset due to trains being torn apart.
What are the seven dimensions of ABA?
Applied, Behavioral, Analytic, Technological, Conceptually Systematic, Effective, Generalization
(GET A CAB)
Manding for missing items:
1. Paintbrush
2. Scissors
3. Game Token/Dice
Ex)
1. Client sits down to paint. Do not bring paintbrush to table.
2. Begins craft, but does not bring scissors to table.
3. Set up game, but does not provide tokens/dice.