Behavior Management Strategies

From behavioral observations and interviews to the completion of individualized behavior plans, we work collaboratively to identify the functions of behaviors and implement appropriate, research-based strategies for improvement. Our services include guidance on managing disruptive behaviors and environmental interventions to minimize their impact on children. Additionally, our forms and charts are valuable tools for documenting and tracking your child's behavior.

Behavior is no longer viewed as a taboo or something punishable. Through the science of behavior, we aim to enhance all behaviors using reinforcement, replacement, and routine.

Essential Behavior Management Forms

• Functional Behavior Assessments

A systematic process used to identify underlying causes of behavior. 

• Behavior Intervention Plan
  An individualized plan created to improve behavior that utilizes research-based strategies. 

• Positive Reinforcement
  The  process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering a reward when the behavior is exhibited 

• Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence Data form

A system of data collection that enables providers to identify a pattern of behavior and reinforcement. 

Behavior Management Tips & Advice

• Proactive Measures for Behavior Management
  Proactive strategies are ABA therapy techniques used to shape and change the social environment, or how your child interacts with the environment.

• Are Teachers the Culprits Behind Poor Behavior?
  If you're having behavioral problems in your classroom, find out if your own actions could be creating an environment that encourages students to misbehave. New teachers will find this advice particularly valuable.

• Characteristics of Effective Behavior Managers
  A parent guide to understanding ABA.

• Guidelines for Behavioral Observations
  The guidelines outlined in this article will be helpful in performing a thorough behavioral observation. 

Behavior Techniques

• Behavioral Contracting: A Technique for Handling Disruptive Behavior
  This behavior management technique involves using behavior contracts to prevent poor behavior.

• Catch Them Being Good: A Technique for Handling Disruptive Behavior
  This behavior management technique includes ways to focus on the good behavior a child displays.

• Tough Love: How to Work with a Disruptive Child
  Tough Love is a method used to handle disruptive behavior in children. It involves setting boundaries, consistent enforcement, and teaching important life lessons

• Establishing Trust
  The key to effective behavior management is establishing trust. This article details the key points to facilitating a trustworthy environment.

• Convey Acceptance
  This handy list of behavior management techniques will help you build trust and establish a positive environment in your classroom.

• Characteristics of Effective Behavior Managers
  This set of guidelines will assist you to improve the behavior management in your classroom. This reference lists characteristics of teachers who are effective behavior managers and what strategies they use to keep their class running smoothly.

• Variation of the Good Behavior Game
  This behavior management technique focuses on helping control students who thrive on acting out to gain peer attention.