Final Jeopardy!

Functions of Behavior

100

What are the functions of behavior?

Medical, escape, attention, tangible, sensory.

200

This function of behavior applies when the student uses challenging behavior to gain or maintain access to a preferred item or activity.

Tangible

300

This function of behavior applies when the student uses challenging behavior to avoid something non-preferred.

Escape

400

This function of behavior suggests that the student would likely engage in the behavior regardless of the environmental conditions present.

Sensory

Transitions

100

This can be used to represent the current and upcoming expectations to a student.  

Visual schedule, first/ then, etc.

200

When the next activity is non-preferred, name two ways to make the transition itself fun?

Sing a song, do a dance, talk about what's in the hallway, pretend to be a train, etc. 

300

Something you want to highlight as you announce a transition.

Something probable to occur that is fun.

400

When do adults start to fade the use of transition items?

After the student has shown ability to engage in the following activity and the educational team discusses.

What Would You Do?

100

Raymond opens his backpack and shows you a toy he brought from home. He is excited to play with it. WWYD?

Respond to him in an excited manner and tell him you want the toy to remain safe. Encourage him to place the toy in his backpack and remind him that he can have it on the bus. 

200

Marsha especially loves her teacher’s attention. It is almost time for morning meeting, where the teacher’s attention will be divided. How can you set Marsha up for success?

Teacher gives Marsha jobs to assist in meeting, another adult offers their non-contingent attention during morning meeting, etc.

300

Dora asks Boots if she can have a turn with the red car. Boots says no. There is not another red car. WWYD?

Offer to give Dora another car, trade your car with hers, or facilitate between peers: prompt Boots to say "When I'm done/Not yet" then set timer.

400

Gary drops in the hallway while walking back from the gym. Name one strategy to use.

One staff member remains standing while the rest of the class continues walking. Discuss how excited you are for the next activity. 

Miscellaneous

100

What does ABC stand for?

Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence. 

200

How do you describe the antecedent of a behavior?

By the environment surrounding the child. What other people were doing, rather than what the child was doing.

300

How many solutions are there in a solution kit?

1 to 4

400

What 4 steps does Tucker Turtle take when faced with a problem?

1) Recognize feelings, 2) Stop body, 3) Tuck and take 3 deep breaths, 4) Come out when calm and have a solution