2. Understanding Behaviour Video Training Module #1 Megan Delcourt, M.A., Behaviour Analyst Maria DeBrouwer, CYCW WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

3. Behaviour is… Every Action WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

4. Behaviour is… What You See WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

5. Behaviour is… What You Hear WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

6. What do we know about behaviour? Behaviour Communication Changeable Functional WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

7. Defining Behaviour ObservableMeasurable WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

8. Why Measure Behaviour? Provides us with informative information Evaluates Progress Ensures that learning is taking place WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

9. Operationally Defining Behaviour WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

11. 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

12. Antecedent Behaviour Consequence WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

13. 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

14. Functions of Behaviour Intrinsically Motivating Desired Item From an adult or a peer Situations or Tasks EscapeAttention Sensory Access to Tangible WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

15. Gathering Information Step 1 Record ALL Behaviour Step 2 Establish 1 Target Behaviour Step 3 Formulate Hypothesis WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

17. Data Analysis - Patterns Antecedents Times of day/ Day of the week Staff Location Consequence/Behavioural Response WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

18. Consequence/Behavioural Response “Our response to a behaviour will determine if the behaviour will increase, maintain or decrease” Increase Maintain Decrease WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

19. Also Consider…… Are there skill deficits? Can we teach a more appropriate behaviour? Deficit playrelaxationwaiting turn taking flexibility problem solving WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

20. Classroom Modifications Re-arranging the environment Visual supports Reinforcement Transitional Activities Consistency Clarifying expectations Priming WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

21. 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

22. BE PROACTIVE NOT REACTIVE WCDSB, HDSB & Erinoakkids

23. 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