Understanding Behaviour Video Training Module #1 Megan Delcourt, M.A., Behaviour Analyst Maria DeBrouwer, CYCW WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids
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? Behaviour Communication Changeable Functional WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids
Defining Behaviour ObservableMeasurable 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 WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids
Behaviour Chain A B C Antecedent Behaviour Consequence __________________________________________________________________ see a police car slow down keep driving to (even if you’re destination. not speeding) WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids
Antecedent Behaviour Consequence WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids
Contributing Factors Behaviour Medical Problems (ear ache) Physical Problems (hungry) Home Problems (move, divorce) Earlier Events (different bus driver) Skill Deficit (self- regulation) WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids
Functions of Behaviour Intrinsically Motivating Desired Item From an adult or a peer Situations or Tasks EscapeAttention Sensory Access to Tangible WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids
Gathering Information Step 1 Record ALL Behaviour Step 2 Establish 1 Target Behaviour Step 3 Formulate Hypothesis WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids
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…… Are there skill deficits? Can we teach a more appropriate behaviour? Deficit playrelaxationwaiting turn taking flexibility problem solving 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 PROACTIVE NOT 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