Understanding Behaviour Video Training Module 1 BE PROACTIVE

Understanding Behaviour Video Training Module #1 BE PROACTIVE NOT REACTIVE WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids Megan Delcourt, M. A. , Behaviour Analyst Maria De. Brouwer, CYCW

Behaviour is… Every Action WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Behaviour is… What You See WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Behaviour is… What You Hear WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

What do we know about behaviour? Functional Changeable Communication Behaviour WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Defining Behaviour Measurable Observable WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Why Measure Behaviour? • Provides us with informative information • Evaluates Progress • Ensures that learning is taking place WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Operationally Defining Behaviour By clearly defining or explaining the behaviour in observable and measurable terms, anyone should be able to track the target behaviour based on your operational definition WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

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Behaviour Chain A Antecedent B Behaviour C Consequence _________________________________ _ see a police car. slow down keep driving to (even if you’re destination not speeding) WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Antecedent Behaviour WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids Consequence

Contributing Factors Medical Problems (ear ache) Skill Deficit (selfregulation) Physical Problems (hungry) Behaviour Earlier Events (different bus driver) WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids Home Problems (move, divorce)

Functions of Behaviour • Situations or Tasks • From an adult or a peer Escape Attention Access to Tangible Sensory • Desired Item • Intrinsically Motivating WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Gathering Information Step 1 Record ALL Behaviour Step 2 Establish 1 Target Behaviour WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids Step 3 Formulate Hypothesis

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Data Analysis - Patterns • Antecedents • Times of day/ Day of the week • Staff • Location • Consequence/Behavioural Response WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Consequence/Behavioural Response “Our response to a behaviour will determine if the behaviour will increase, maintain or decrease” Increase Maintain Decrease WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Also Consider…… play • Are there skill deficits? problem solving relaxation Deficit flexibility waiting turn taking • Can we teach a more appropriate behaviour? WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Classroom Modifications • • Re-arranging the environment Visual supports Reinforcement Transitional Activities Consistency Clarifying expectations Priming WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Conclusion • All behaviour happens for a reason • Behaviour is changeable • ALL challenging behaviour should be examined and altered • By not providing proactive strategies for your students, we are not providing them with the skills to be successful in life WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

BE NOT PROACTIVE REACTIVE WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

Thank You! Module # 2 “ABC’s of Behaviour” This module has been brought to you be the Behaviour Support Team Strategic Plan 2015 WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids