Monday, April 4, 2011

A Functional Approach

(centrally concerned with the why)








A.B.C : Antecedents --> Behavior --> Consequence

Functional Analysis: examining a students inappropriate behavior as well as its antecedents and consequences to determine the function(s) that the behavior might serve for the student.
Positive Behavior Support: after identifying the purpose we find alternate ways for the student to reach that purpose.

Strategies: 1. directly teach desirable behaviors
                           2. constantly reinforce these behaviors in a way the student truly appreciates
                           3. In the classroom: try to provide predictable routines
                           4. provide frequent opportunities for choice
                           5. provide adaptation to support academic success

Adaptations: change we make in learning environment to reduce a barrier 

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