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T A R G E T I N G T H E B I G T H R E E :A - B - C
UNDERSTANDING THE FUNCTION OF BEHAVIOR:
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TAKE A MOMENT
Reflect upon what we do and why we do it when interacting with others?
Reflect upon what we do and why we do it as professionals?
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It’s all fun and games…..until someone finds out about the function of your behavior….
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BEHAVIOR IS:
Any action that:• Can be seen or heard• Is observable• Is measurable
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ALL BEHAVIOR SERVES A PURPOSE:
Behavior serves one of four functions (purposes):• To seek attention• To gain access to tangible items or participate in
an engaging activity• To escape or avoid an activity, situation or person• For self- stimulation/sensory purposes
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ALL BEHAVIOR SERVES A PURPOSE:
To seek attention
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ALL BEHAVIOR SERVES A PURPOSE:
• To gain access to tangible items or participate in an engaging activity
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ALL BEHAVIOR SERVES A PURPOSE:
• To escape or avoid an activity, situation or person
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ALL BEHAVIOR SERVES A PURPOSE:
• For self- stimulation/sensory purposes
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BEHAVIOR IS COMMUNICATION
The way we communicate with others and with ourselves
ultimately determine the quality of our lives.Anthony Robbins
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FUNCTIONS OF BEHAVIOR
• Functions of Behavior: Consequence and Punishment
A video by Marcus Perez, MA Founder and Executive Director of Elite Behavior Analysis, LLC
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TAKE A MOMENT
I possess tremendous power to make _______________ life miserable or joyous.
I can be a tool of torture Or anInstrument ofInspiration.
I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal.
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FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENTS:
A systematic process used to determine the function a student’s behavior is serving and involves examining the relationship between a student’s behavior and the environment in which it occurs.
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A-B-C MODEL
•Changing behavior through good design,
one step at a time.
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A= ANTECEDENT (TRIGGERS)
What happens before the behavior?• Possible Triggers:
Told to begin / end a task Told “No” No preferred staff giving direction Transition between teacher lead tasks to independent tasks Teacher attention to a peer Peer comment Rushed routine Environmental conditions
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A= ANTECEDENT (TRIGGERS)
SettingEventPerson
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B= BEHAVIOR (TARGET BEHAVIOR)
What is happening now?SwearingYellingCryingSmirkingPokesHitsBitesMaking fun of a peerOut of assigned area
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B= BEHAVIOR (TARGET BEHAVIOR)
Be SpecificBe DetailedBe Objective
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C= CONSEQUENCE (RESPONSE)
Problem behavior Response Will it happen again?
Making fun of peer Peer laughter yes
Making fun of peer Loosing recess no
What happens after behavior occurs?
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FUNCTION BASED INTERVENTION STRATEGY
• INTEREVENTION IS FOCUSED ON PREVENTION• Positive Behavioral Support
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