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Influences on Behavior: A Worksheet

Child: _____________________ Observer: ________________ Date/Time: _________________ Setting: _________________ Target Behavior: _____________________________ Definition of Behavior: ________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Behavior can be influenced by three factors: the child’s characteristics, the features of the environment, and the characteristics of the child’s interactive partner. Which of the following characteristics of autism/PDDNOS might influence this behavior? (check all […]

Main Points of Behavior Management Training

I. Theories of Behavior 1. Behaviors are observable phenomena which can be: A. Defined in concrete terms B. Altered by changing aspects of the environment 2. Behavior is influenced by the interaction of these factors: A. Characteristics of the child (e.g., learning style, motivation, etc..) Effects of autism includes discussion of social, communication, and sensory […]

10 Steps to Preventing Problem Behaviors

1. Apply Your Knowledge of the Child 2. Use the Problem-Solving Approach to Behavior Change 3. Teach Functional Communication 4. Adapt the Environment 5. Incorporate Visual Cues 6. Develop Predictable Routines 7. Adapt Your Interaction Style 8. Teach Alternative Behaviors 9. Provide Powerful Rewards 10. Catch ‘em Being Good 1. Understanding the Child The first […]

Sample Daily Progress Report: Behavior

Patrick’s Daily Progress Report Completed by: ________________________________ Date: __________ I. Appropriate Behaviors Behavior Frequency Comments Initiates activities Follows directions Completes activities Initiates contact with peers Uses words to communicate Uses gestures to communicate Uses pictures to Communicate Other appropriate behaviors […]

Influences on Behavior

Influences on Behavior Characteristics of Autism/PDDNOS Disordered language and communication skills Impaired social relating Repetitive activities and routines Unusual sensory responses Organizational problems Child’s Motivations/Needs Social/Attention Escape/Avoidance Tangible/Material Stimulation Situational Characteristics Physical setting Social context Stimulatory aspects Familiarity of setting Caregiver/Family Characteristics Expectations Interaction style Discipline Style Attributions Resources (e.g. support, time, energy) Teachers Influences […]

Guidelines for Decreasing Undesirable Behaviors

If the motivation underlying the undesired behavior is attention: PREVENTION (What to do before the behavior has a chance to occur): 1. Determine what kind of attention the child likes best. 2. Catch your child being good and provide lots of this kind of attention. 3. Determine the high-risk times for the behavior to occur […]

Three Methods for Increasing Desired Behaviors

1. Catching the good behavior when it occurs naturally and reinforcing it. Your child learns best when reinforcement is: Immediate Natural to the situation Frequent Predictable 2. Teaching the good behavior by setting up situations when it can occur. Your child learns best when: Expectations are concrete, small Rewards are predictable and consistent He/she always […]