Recognizing Attention-Seeking Behaviors Children love getting attention from others, especially their parents. But let’s be honest, we do the same, especially when it comes from someone important to...
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Functions of Behavior – Part 3
It is important to keep in mind that all of us engage in escape behaviors!
Consider, what do you do when:
– Someone invites you to an event you really don’t want to go to.
– You have had a rough week and don’t feel like going to work.
Functions of Behavior Part 2 – Self-Stimulatory
Self-stimulatory behaviors are “feel good behaviors.” These are behaviors that occur simply because it feels good to the individual or is perhaps a habit. We all engage in self-stimulatory behaviors to some extent. For example, some people twirl their hair when nervous; others might bounce their knee while sitting down. The most important component of this function is that the behavior itself is reinforcing.
An Introduction To The Four Fundamental Functions of Behavior (Part 1)
Why is my child acting this way?: Identifying the function of their behavior As parents, it can be hard to understand why our child is engaging in a particular behavior. But before we can begin to...
Success On the Spectrum’s Parent Viewing Room
https://youtu.be/H_Y-765q1n0 One of the biggest things that differentiates Success On The Spectrum from other centers is our high-level of transparency as we treat children on the Autism...
Common Mistakes When Dealing With Behavior
You have to determine what is behavior and what is disability.Treat the child as typically developing so general outbursts can be ignored likeshouting and crying but severe inappropriate behaviors...
POTTY TRAINING
These tips can help your child make progress with toilet training: Modern diapers do not let the sensations feel as they absorb. Try washable reusabletraining underpants or underpants with a...
Importance of Maintaining a consistent schedule
Routines can be the backbone of day-to-day life for anyone and particularlytrue for children with autism. Creating a consistent daily schedule isessential for children with ASD to thrive and cope in...
Take a Virtual tour of one of our Centers
When you take a virtual tour at Success On The Spectrum, you can immediately see the quality. SOS centers are purpose built to suit the needs of a learning child with Autism. When considering...
Functions of Behavior
All behavior happens for a reason. How you respond to that behavior determines if you encourage or discourage it to happen again. The "Functions of Behavior" identify WHY a behavior is occurring....