Reinforcement
Something that is given after a behavior and makes that behavior more likely to occur again in the future
What is a reinforcer?
schedules, first/then cards, break cards, social stories, etc.
What are visual supports?
A measurable & observable description of the specific behavior(s) of concern
What is an Operational Definition?
A replacement behavior that teaches a student how to temporarily leave a task demand
What is asking for a "break"?
Something used to collect data on a variety of behaviors throughout the day
What is a data sheet?
The 2 types of reinforcement
What is positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement?
Letting a student know that they will be moving to the next activity soon
What is a transition warning?
An appropriate behavior that serves the same function as the target behavior
What is a replacement behavior (FERB)?
A replacement behavior taught to students who have a hard time transitioning away from preferred activities
What is asking for "more time"?
This type of data is recorded with a tally mark
What is frequency data?
This is a way to show your student how fun you are and to establish yourself as a reinforcing person
What is pairing (or rapport building)?
Identifying a student's favorite items, activities, or stimuli
What is a preference assessment?
The why of a behavior
What is the function?
A replacement behavior taught to a student who is seeking automatic reinforcement by putting inedible objects in their mouth
What is a chewy tube or an appropriate edible?
This type of data is recorded in minutes
What is duration data?
A system that gives a specified number of points toward a chosen reward
What is a token system?
Feedback that specifically states what the student did well
What is behavior-specific praise?
A description of how staff should respond when a target behavior occurs
What are reactive strategies?
The frequency staff should reinforce a replacement behavior that is being taught
What is after every occurrence?
This type of data records what occurred before, during, and after a Behavior
What is Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence (ABC) data?
This occurs when behavior increases because of the removal of an aversive stimulus (for example, you are more likely to clean your room because your mom stopped nagging you when you did it - or you are more likely to put on your seat belt in the car because it stops the car from beeping)
What is negative reinforcement?
Starting a work session with an activity a student has already mastered or that they enjoy before adding in more challenging activities
What is behavioral momentum?
Strategies used to decrease the occurrence of target behaviors
What are preventive strategies?
The purpose of a replacement behavior
What is to teach an appropriate behavior that serves the same function as the target behavior?
This type of data establishes a reference point for evaluating the effectiveness of interventions
What is baseline data?