S.E.A.T.
What function does the A in S.E.A.T. stand for?
Attention
A resident is eloping from the facility to avoid going to their doctor appointment. What is the function of the behavior?
ESCAPE (They are running away to avoid going to the doctor)
Why do people engage in Attention seeking behaviors?
To gain attention (social reinforcement)
What does B stand for in the ABC's of ABA?
Behavior
What function does the E in S.E.A.T. stand for?
Escape (Avoid)
A resident is rocking back in forth in their chair. What is the function of the rocking?
SENSORY (the rocking calms and helps them regulate their system)
Why do people engage in Escape behaviors?
To avoid or get out of something
What does the C stand for in the ABC's of ABA?
Consequence
What function does the S in S.E.A.T. stand for?
Sensory (Automatic)
A resident is eloping and looking over their should for you to follow them. What is the function of the behavior?
ATTENTION (they are running away to get your attention; they want you to follow them)
Why do people engage in Tangible behaviors?
Access something, they want
What does the A stand for in the ABC's of ABA?
Antecedent (the trigger/ what happens before the behavior)
What function does the T in S.E.A.T. stand for?
Tangible
A resident begins to yell, tantrum, spit, and hit to get a snack, after they have already had 2 snacks. What is the function of the behavior?
TANGIBLE (They are acting out to obtain what they want)
Why do people engage in Sensory behaviors?
Replace discomfort with a pleasant sensation
Regulation (Self soothing)
Can a consequence be positive?
YES! AND THEY SHOULD BE
What does S.E.A.T. stand for?
Sensory
Escape
Attention
Tangible
What is the function of the behavior?
Communication (there is no behavior occurring here because they eventually take the shower. The resident has every right to state when they want to shower)
Why do people engage in behaviors?
COMMUNICATION
What does ABC stand for in ABA?
Antecedent
Behavior
Consequence