Misfit Minute 26: The Runaway Puppy Lesson for When Behavior Plans Don’t Work (ABA Strategies)

What happens when your well-planned behavior strategy falls apart in real life?This quick episode uses a runaway puppy story to break down what to do in the moment—especially when safety, attention-seeking behavior, and real-world variables take over.Key Takeaways•  Safety comes first•  Behavior plans aren’t one-size-fits-all•  Change the environment before blaming the learner•  Stay neutral, not emotional•  Calm, predictable responses matter•  Reflect after, not duringResources•  See these Functions of Behavior social stories for some ideas! https://abainschool.com/fxbxstories•  If you need all the dox you need to create a great FBA, check these out: https://abainschool.com/4zdz🤝 Join Us💬 Join the conversation in the Misfit Behaviorists Facebook Group🎧 Follow the podcast for more quick, practical strategies⭐ Leave a review if this episode helped you—it helps other educators find us!•  Share your own “real-life behavior” moments—we’ve all been thereJoin the Facebook group for collaboration and freebies: The Misfit Behaviorists😍 More, you say? We’re here for you! Apple podcast | The Misfit BehavioristsYouTube | @‌themisfitbehaviorists👋 Find us!Audra | ABA in School  Caitlin | Beltran’s Behavior Basics🖱️ Rate, Review, Like & Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Showing this love helps us get out to more educators out there!