Escape Behavior
Escape behavior can look like eloping, asking for breaks, yelling, throwing items, etc.
Sensory Behavior
Sensory behaviors are those that occur when a learner engages in a specific action (or series of actions) because it feels good. Sensory behaviors do not require interactions with others and are often maintained automatically because it makes the learner feel good. Learning why these behaviors occur, what the behaviors can look like as well as how to support your learner with their sensory behavior is essential.
Replacement Behaviors & Interventions
Replacement behaviors should be functionally equivalent; they get the same result in a more pro social way. Interventions provide the “how”, the “learning” of that replacement behavior. They build the skills the learner needs to continue with success in better communicating their wants, needs and desires.
The 4 Functions of Behavior
All behaviors serve a function (or purpose) and are reinforced along the way to keep happening. Here's why...
The ABC’s of Behavior: Consequences
Consequences drive behavior change but how? Let's learn about consequences such as reinforcement and punishment and how these support behavior change.