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.
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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...