Finding replacement behaviors for escape-related behaviors can be a challenge. Oftentimes, when we come across a student struggling with a work, social, or other situation in the classroom and are avoiding it, figuring out how to help them may seem difficult. However, there are some ways we can help students learn replacement behaviors for these situations.

When our students have escape-related behaviors, it’s important that we teach them how to get away from that thing, person, or situation in an appropriate way. This is an important skill for our students to learn both inside the classroom and outside. In this episode, we will be diving into the benefits of teaching replacement behaviors and equipping students with functional communication skills, as well as the research behind it all.

04:36 - When to use Functional Communication Training

09:32 - 3 reasons why it’s beneficial to teach students to request not to do something

12:32 - A look at the different communication forms to use when teaching replacement behaviors

17:55 - Why we must actually teach the selected communication strategy to allow students opportunities to practice requesting their replacement behaviors for escape

22:28 - How to decide what to do if the behavior continues to happen

Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode206

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