Applied Behavior Analysis (SPED 431)

• Used to be called Behavior Modification
• IDEA mandates it in 1997 reauthorization
• Ideas
• 30 seconds watch them- describe behavior
• 30 seconds watch them for specific behavior
• "intervention is not based on the behavior - it is based on the function of that behavior."
• Why did the kid do that?  Intervene against the reason, NOT behavior.
• Steps
• Observe the behavior
• Name it
• Use these elements to determine the function
• Antecedent- Who is around?
• Slow Triggers: Trigger reacts slowly (being bullied, hunger, etc.)
• Fast Triggers: Triggers that reacts very fast, different for every person (Haven't eaten in 24 hours and somebody is being sarcastic to you)
• Behavior
• Frequency: How much
• Intensity: How bad
• Duration: How long
• Latency: How soon it happens
• Topography: Detailed explanation of how behavior happened
• Consequences
• Reinforced: Likelihood increases
• Punished: Likelihood decreases
• Design an intervention (only if necessary)
• Implement it
• Reflect.