Behavior Strategies, Progress Monitoring & Data Collection Special Education Paraprofessional Workbook Module 6

ABCs of Behaviors A = antecedents B = behaviors C = consequences

ABCs of Behaviors Positive behavioral support: consequences that encourage or strengthen a behavior

Positive Behavioral Support Strategies Modifying the learning environment Decreasing student uncertainty Providing opportunities to make choices Identifying positive ways for the student to communicate Adapting instruction Recognizing positive behaviors Teaching alternative responses to students

Autism Spectrum Disorders Focus on improving communication, social, academic, behavioral, and daily living skills Assistance of a professional in the autism field may be needed to develop a plan for home and school

Autism Spectrum Disorders Classroom environment—consistent and predictable Visual and verbal presentation Interaction with nondisabled peers important as models Importance of consistency and continuity—need for parental involvement

Students with Emotional Disturbance Attention to providing emotional and behavioral support Helping students master academics, develop social skills, and increase self- awareness, self- esteem, and self- control Strategies to address student’s behavior in IEP, if needed IEP may include psychological or counseling services

Giving Praise Move around to observe all students. Praise a positive behavior as soon as possible. Reference appropriate behavior in your praise. Be sincere. Be consistent. Relate to each student as an individual. Praise nearby students who are on-task if a student is not on- task.

Useful Data Accurate Consistent Easy to measure Easy to record

Collecting and Graphing Data Number of occurrences –Frequency/Event recording –Interval recording Length of occurrences –Duration recording –Latency recording Data often displayed in the form of a graph –Data collection time period on horizontal axis –Data itself on vertical axis

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