ABC'S OF BEHAVIOR

Do you often wonder how we as Behavior Analysts figure out what strategies to use when reducing challenging behavior? If you struggle with understanding the “whys” of behavior and using this knowledge to know what to do when your child misbehaves please follow below to see if you can recognize the “function” of the behavior.

There are 4 main functions of behavior: ​Attention, Escape, Tangible, and Sensory.

Now think about your own child, do you see any of these root causes for any of their behaviors?