What is
ABA?
Scientific study known as Behavior Analysis
Within it, researchers use distinct principles to understand the relationship between a child’s behavior and their environment, and how one can influence the other.
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https://www.abainternational.org/about-us/behavior-analysis.aspx
As simple as ABC
Understanding patterns of what is happening before and after a behavior is crucial to determine the best strategies to prevent or minimize problem behavior or increase desired behavior!
Antecedent
(What happens before the Behavior)
Behavior
(Target behavior for increase or decrease)
Consequence
(What happens after the behavior)
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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/stress-free-discipline/201509/the-abcs-child-behavior
Functions of Behavior
Pull up a SEAT and learn why challenging behaviors occur & how to respond most effectively.
Behavior is maintained by function(s);
Sensory
Escape
Attention
Tangibles
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