Behavior Basics

Functions of Behavior

EVERY behavior has a function, or purpose. In order to change behavior with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), it's important to understand the purpose of behavior.

4 Functions of Behavior - S. E. A. T.

Sensory/Automatic:

Student engages in target behaviors in order to seek tactile, auditory or other sensations.


Escape:

Student engages in target behaviors to escape, delay, or avoid an event, sensation, person, item or activity


Attention:

Student engages in target behaviors in order to gain attention from peers or adults. This attention can be positive (praise) or negative (correction, reprimands).


Tangible:

Student engages in target behaviors in order to gain access to an item, person or activity.


How to Respond To Your Child's Behavior Based on Function

Function of Behavior Table

Video Examples

Here are some short videos modeling how to implement some techniques/strategies to use when working with your child utilizing strategies from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Giving A Successful Instruction

Clear, concise instructions are always helpful

Giving Structured Choices

Offering controlled choices increases the liklihood of cooperation while still completing the demand.

Transitioning


Planned Ignoring


Behavioral Momentum- What is it?.webm

What is Behavioral Momentum

Behavioral Momentum How to Steps.webm

How to use Behavioral Momentum

Behavioral Momentum Example #1.mp4

Behavioral Momentum Example 1

Behavioral Momentum Example #2.mp4

Behavioral Momentum Example 2

How to use a First:Then Board.mp4

How to use a First/Then Board

How to Make and Use Written Schedules.mp4

How to Make and Use a Written Schedule

Giving Choices- What is it? .mp4

How to Incorporate Choices

Giving Choices Example.mp4

Giving Choices Example