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Functions of Behavior Parent Training Handout PDF

The function of a behavior is the reason it is performed, such as to provide sensory regulation, calmness, escape something aversive, gain attention, or access preferred items. Behaviors can serve different functions like sensory, escape/avoidance, attention, or access to tangibles. To determine a behavior's function, consider the antecedent, the behavior itself, and the consequence, which can help teach socially appropriate replacement behaviors that meet a child's needs.

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Functions of Behavior Parent Training Handout PDF

The function of a behavior is the reason it is performed, such as to provide sensory regulation, calmness, escape something aversive, gain attention, or access preferred items. Behaviors can serve different functions like sensory, escape/avoidance, attention, or access to tangibles. To determine a behavior's function, consider the antecedent, the behavior itself, and the consequence, which can help teach socially appropriate replacement behaviors that meet a child's needs.

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FUNCTIONS OF BEHAVIOR

The function of a behavior is the reason and purpose a particular behavior is performed. When

we acknowledge the function of behavior, we can teach socially appropriate behaviors to meet

the need of our kids.

Function Why? When?


Sensory
Provides sensory
regulation. All the time even when
alone.
Feels good.

Provide Calm/Peace.

Escape/Avoid

Prevent/avoid something When something aversive,


from occurring. scary, or non-preferred
occurs.
To leave a task or
unpreferred area.

Attention

Provides attention and When attention is not given


access to social interaction. or attention is sparse.

Access/Tangible

Provides access to When a tangible is not


preferred items, activities, accessible or taken away.
or things.
FUNCTIONS OF BEHAVIOR

How to Find the Function:

• What happened before the target


Antecedent behavior occured?

• What is the target behavior?


Behavior

• What is your response to the


Consequence target beahvior?

Personal Example

Common Antecedent:

Target Behavior:

Consequence:

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