Autism Academy 360

11. Understanding the Functions of Behavior


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In this episode, Abby dives into the reasons why behavior happens. Behavior never happens out of the blue or in isolation, but for one of four reasons: attention, escape, sensory, or gaining access. In addition to talking about these she also provides some interventions you can do.


Episode Highlights:

  • Why figuring out the function is essential to stopping behaviors
  • The two most prevalent functions we see
  • Interventions for each


Resources Mentioned:

  • Real life visual Schedules
  • Relationship Skills Task Boxes


Related Podcast Episodes:

  • Contingency Maps
  • Visual Schedules
  • Mini Schedules

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Autism Academy 360By Lisa Hollady and Abigail Moehringer, Autism Academy 360

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