Reinforcers
Functional Hypotheses
Strategies
Interactions & Responses
100
I like how you are sitting and listening!
What is praise or positive reinforcement?
100
In preparation to figure out the functional hypotheses ... Observe the frequency, time of day, duration of behaviors.
What is taking ABC data? (Antecedent, Behavior, Consequences)
100
What a very active child who has difficulty sitting for long periods for meetings might need.
What is a fidget toy? (or a movement break).
100
Do you want to complete the first 3 problems of your math worksheet or the last 3 problems?
Give choice when making a demand.
200
Stop that now!
What is negative attention?
200
In figuring out the functional hypotheses ... analyzing the ABC data indicates the student loses attention the last 10 minutes of class.
What is finding patterns in the behavior? or What are triggers of the behavior?
200
Arranging the desks in a semi-circle might encourage more student interaction.
What is an environmental accommodation?
200
Time to find a place to pause. or Place a sticky note at the end of the next paragraph to pause.
Avoid saying "stop" and give students choice and automony to pause and transtion.
300
I like the color of your shirt!
What is non-contingent reinforcement?
300
Sophia's ABC data revealed that when class instruction began, she made jokes, talked loudly, or softly hummed.
What is attention seeking behavior?
300
Tool to help a student monitor that they have 5 more minutes to work on the computer.
What is a visual timer? 
300
transitions, lunch, recess, reading/writing, independent work, unstructured time
What are hot spots that can be difficult for many children?
400
I will be back to see how you are doing in five minutes.
What is predictable positive attention (reinforcement)?
400
ABC data for Ethan indicated he grabbed toys from other children during group recess/play.
What is tangible function of behavior?
400
Student has difficulty completing independent history work and often escapes the room. Instead the teacher gives the student 3 colors of sticky notes - red - I need help now, yellow - I need help in 5 minutes, green - I am doing okay right now.
What is a replacement behavior?
400
Math is after recess and Mary hates math. What can the teacher do?
Mary is transitioning from a preferred to a non-preferred activity - offer a less-preferred activity first (such as complete a math game first).
500
Efficient, predictable, obvious, dramatic behavior gets a student ....
What is negative attention?
500
ABC data analysis of John showed that when reading and writing began he often put his head on the table, laughed or yelled, walked around the room.
What is escape as a functional behavior?
500
FAIR stands for...
Functional Hypothesis, Accommodations, Interactions, Responses
500
Teen ager flips his books off the desk and groans loudly. What might the teacher say?
Find the hidden request. You look angry. Is there something I can do to help?