11. Understanding the Functions of Behavior

In this episode, Abby dives into the reasons why behavior happens. Behavior never happens out of the blue or in isolation, but for one of four reasons: attention, escape, sensory, or gaining access. In addition to talking about these she also provides some interventions you can do.Episode Highlights:Why figuring out the function is essential to stopping behaviorsThe two most prevalent functions we seeInterventions for eachResources Mentioned:Real life visual SchedulesRelationship Skills Task BoxesRelated Podcast Episodes:Contingency MapsVisual SchedulesMini SchedulesConnect with Us:InstagramLisa at @chalkboard_superheroAbby at @mrs_moes_modifications Join my our Facebook groupsAbby’s at Mrs. Moes SpeducatorsLisa’s at Special Education SuperheroesJoin our Email ListsJoin Lisa’s hereJoin Abby’s hereShop on TPTAbby’s storeLisa’s store