Definitions
True or False: Antecedent interventions happen after a behavior.
False
Showing clients a timer before a transition is called what?
Transitional warning
Posting and reviewing clinic rules before instruction begins is an example of what?
Setting clear expectations and/or priming
Name two of the four common functions of behavior.
Attention, Escape, Tangible, or Sensory.
Sarah becomes upset every time expressive programs begin at table time. What should the clinical team do first?
Identify the antecedent/consequence and determine why expressive programs trigger the behavior.
Antecedent strategies are designed to do what?
Prevent challenging behavior before it occurs.
Providing a an instruction using first, then language is called what?
Premack principal
An antecedent strategy that presents pictures in order of completion to assist with transitions.
Visual schedule
If a student acts out to avoid difficult work, what is the likely function?
Escape.
A student throws pencils during independent work because assignments are too difficult. Name one antecedent strategy.
Modify tasks, provide choices, reduce workload, or run errorless
Name two examples of antecedent strategies.
Any two:
Allowing students to choose between two activities/options is called what?
Choice making.
Completing an easy or mastered request before asking a difficult one is called what?
High-probability request sequence (behavioral momentum).
Which antecedent strategy helps students seeking attention before problem behavior occurs?
Noncontingent attention.
Marcus shouts for attention during instruction. Which antecedent strategy would best prevent this?
Provide frequent planned attention before shouting occurs.
The definition of antecedent
Any environmental event or stimulus that happens right before a behavior
Clinical team shortens a worksheet because the work is overwhelming. What antecedent strategy is being used?
Task modification.
Closing/locking doors to preferred areas (sensory room) to reduce access is an example of what?
Environmental arrangement/strategies
Why is identifying the function important before selecting an antecedent strategy?
The strategy should match the reason the behavior occurs.
Jamie struggles during transitions and frequently cries. Name two antecedent supports.
Examples:
Why are antecedent interventions often more effective than only using consequences?
They prevent problem behavior from occurring in the first place.
Giving attention every 10 minutes regardless of behavior is called what?
Noncontingent reinforcement (or noncontingent attention)
Practicing a circle time task before circle time begins is called what?
Priming or behavioral rehearsal.
Which antecedent strategy would help if behavior occurs because work is too difficult?
Task modification, choice making, or instructional supports.
A client frequently refuses work after lunch because the classroom is noisy and overwhelming. List three antecedent strategies.