Positive Behavior Support
True or False:
The first goal of behavioral support is to enhance an individual's quality of life.
True
What is the definition of replacement behavior?
A behavior that an individual can do that has the same behavioral function (serves the same purpose) as the problem behavior.
True or False:
We can use punishment before less restrictive interventions.
False
True or False:
Everyone that has autism is exactly the same.
False
True or False:
The second goal of behavioral support is to minimize his or her problem behavior.
True
What is the definition of prosocial behavior?
Actions that promote relationships and functioning, Actions that might benefit others, Includes coping skills, functional skills, and social skills.
Away to distract a person from the problem behavior, a reminder that the person can make better choices, Presentation of other ways the person can get what they want.
Name two characteristics of autism
Differences in social communications and Relationships and sensory systems. Stereotypical and/or Ritualistic Behavior
What does the abbreviation "PBS" mean.
Positive Behavior Support
Provide two examples of self-regulation skills/behaviors.
Deep-breathing, Using stress items, Counting, Sorting, Physical activity, Taking time and space alone.
True or False:
The premack principle (also known as they teachers rule) is not a prevention support.
False
What do social differences in Autism look like?
Reduced sharing of interests, Reduced sharing of emotions/affect, Poor social imitation, Failure to share enjoyment, excitement, or achievements with others, and/or lack of imitation of social interaction
Name two self-determination goals.
Choice, decision making, problem solving, personal goal setting, self management, self advocacy
Name two ways we can prevent behaviors before they occur.
We can eliminate or treat conditions or situations, modify or adjust (situations, tasks, schedules, transitions, etc.), add new event, situations, or supports, provide more choices or options, enhance predictability and structure.
Why is reinforcement important
reinforcement is critical to the success of a behavioral process or program because it is instrumental in getting and shaping the right behaviors, Reinforcement is the primary way that teaching is preformed because it can increase the likelihood of a certain behavior occurring again.
What do communication differences in autism look like?
Limited communication of own affect (inability to convey a range of emotions via words, expressions, tone of voice, gestures)
Give an example of providing individual choice when goal planning
using an individuals preferences, interests and goals. Providing control over decisions
Name two assumptions about behavior.
Challenging behavior is related to the setting event and antecedents around which it occurs, Challenging behavior serves function for the individual, Challenging behavior is the result of a skill deficit: the individual has learned to use the challenged behavior but not any alternatives.
provide two examples of teaching supports.
1. Visual supports
2. task analysis
3. assistive tech
4. communication supports
what is stereotypical behavior
Repetitive speech or vocalizations, stereotyped or repetitive use of objects, Repetitive motor movements.