Tangible Behavior
Tangible maintained behaviors occur when a learner wants to gain access to something physical (an item or activity) of interest within their environment.
Attention Behavior
How can we functionally support our learners with attention behaviors? Attention maintained behaviors occur when a learner is seeking a specific response, interaction, feedback, etc. for the purpose of social acknowledgement.
Escape Behavior
Escape behavior can look like eloping, asking for breaks, yelling, throwing items, etc.
Sensory Behavior
Sensory behaviors are those that occur when a learner engages in a specific action (or series of actions) because it feels good. Sensory behaviors do not require interactions with others and are often maintained automatically because it makes the learner feel good. Learning why these behaviors occur, what the behaviors can look like as well as how to support your learner with their sensory behavior is essential.
The 4 Functions of Behavior
All behaviors serve a function (or purpose) and are reinforced along the way to keep happening. Here's why...