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Undesirable Behaviors |
Desirable Behaviors |
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Tantrums |
Sits quietly |
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Hits others |
Hands down |
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Throws toys |
Uses toys appropriately |
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Runs away |
Comes when called, stays within borders, stops when asked |
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Bites hand |
Folds/squeezes hands |
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Flaps hands |
Plays with toys appropriately |
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Screams |
Appropriate communication, quiet behavior |
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Noncompliance |
Follows directions |
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Lack of initiative |
Begins activities |
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Repetitive play |
Functional play |
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Resists change |
Tolerates change |
Identifying Adaptive Alternative Behaviors
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