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Three Approaches for Altering Behavior
The three approaches to behavior strives to alter: (1) what the individual does, (2) the 'meaning-making' errors a student makes, and (3) how the person feels in response to the environment.
Using Differential Reinforcement
Differential Reinforcement is the most commonly used tool in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). It allows for one to plan for decreasing problem behaviors while increasing socially appropriate behaviors to meet the students needs. This handout explains the four different forms of Differential Reinforcement and gives examples of each.
Behavioral Momentum to Increase Motivation
Behavioral Momentum is a behavioral strategy that motivates the child by allowing them to access reinforcement with easier tasks before requiring the child to perform more difficult tasks.
Consulting 101
This handout outlines the Dos and Don'ts with regard to planning for successful consultation with stakeholders such as: developing an appropriate environment, developing a program, implementation, and planning for follow-up.
The Mystery Motivator
The Mystery Motivator is a group contingency intervention that rewards students for appropriate behaviors. The intervention includes two elements of uncertainty that give the intervention added power: Whether or not the intervention is in place on any given day; and what reward will be given when earn.
The Good Behavior Game
The Good Behavior Game is a class-wide group contingence intervention used to increase socially appropriate behaviors. The intervention offers flexibility in what appropriate behaviors an educator wants to concentrate at given times.
"You-Me" Intervention
This set of behavioral strategies was developed for classroom teachers to use with students who may require academic and/or behavioral support. The strategies are intended to support teachers working with students with primary academic deficits and challenging behaviors. For students with more intensive behaviors, potential intensification strategies also are included.
24 Evidence-based Practices (EBPs) described
Evidence-based Practices (EBPs) are those effective strategies that have been supported by evidence and research. This handout explains 24 Evidence-based Practices (EBPs), and addresses frequently asked questions, which supports an increased likelihood of overall positive student outcomes.