ABCs & Function of Behavior 6. Function-Based Interventions (Escape)

1. ABCs & Function of Behavior6. Function-Based Interventions (Escape) Staff Training

2. PBS v. Aversive Model (ABC)

3. Why is understanding the Function of Behavior important? • When we arbitrarily select interventions (without basing them on the function of student behavior) we often choose interventions that can make the student problem behavior worse, or more resistant to change • i.e. Time out for a student who is acting out to avoid math problems • Giving a ‘talking to’ a student who is engaging in problem behavior to get adult attention

5. If the ABC’s suggest that the student is escaping/avoiding tasks • What types of interventions are suggested?

6. PBS – Proactive Intervention

7. Proactive (PBS) Interventions Avoid Task

8. Proactive (PBS) Interventions Avoid Task

9. Proactive (PBS) Interventions Avoid Task C -

10. Proactive (PBS) Interventions Avoid Task

11. Proactive (PBS) Interventions

12. Small Group Activity • Think of the “Calvin” in your own classroom • Develop a set of interventions that address your task avoiding student’s needs • Develop proactive interventions • Make sure interventions address the function of behavior • Use the provided Activity sheet • Be ready to share your intervention ideas with the whole group so we can develop a list of interventions

13. Task • Over the next 2 weeks… • Using the list of interventions compiled in our training to address Task Avoiding Student Behavior • Complete the provided ABC Intervention sheet by identifying 3 interventions from the list to try with the “Calvin” in your own class – try to use an intervention for each column • A – prevents the problem behavior • B – Teaches the desired behavior • C – rewards the student for desired behavior • Turn worksheet in to your PBS Team Leader • If you turn in your worksheet, you will be eligible for … <ID incentive here>