Answer
in writing:
What
is the problem behavior?
What
is the function of the problem behavior?
1. What
benefit is the person getting from this behavior?
2. What
might the person be avoiding because of this behavior?
A good functional behavioral assessment FBA by a BCBA
will answer these and additional questions.
Go here for tools for an FBA http://weight-lossnewsandresearch.blogspot.com/2018/05/tools-for-conducting-functional.html
Remember the same problem behavior may derive different
benefit in different settings, over time, with different people, and with
satiation. You can learn more about this
in my book: Autism (ASD) Intervention: The Very
Basics.
Answer questions in writing:
What
are the Setting Events that may impact this behavior?
Quite often, understanding
and resolving issues around setting events is all or more than half of the
solution. Medical, stress, dietary,
environmental, schedule, and sleep issues, all can have a profound impact /
effect on behavior. (Aggression is often
a symptom of either depression or fear.) Additional information will be included in the
appendix.
Also: What are the immediate antecedents that may
impact this behavior?
What will you do about the
setting events and antecedents?
Do
It!
What is currently reinforcing the problem behavior?
What will you do about this reinforcement?
Do
It!
Remember:
An MBO answers 4 questions:
1. Who?
(The individual receiving the intervention)
2. What?
(What this individual is supposed to do?)
3. When?
(When will the person know it is time to do the behavior? What is the target
stimulus or cue?)
4. How? (How will you know the objective has been
met? What are the criteria for success?)
Example:
When
(or Upon entering) Charlie enters his home, if he is wearing his coat, Charlie
will remove his coat and hang it on the coat rack, beside the front door,
without any additional prompts, within two minutes of entering, four out of
five trials for three consecutive weeks.
Now: Write your MBO. Test it on coworkers or colleagues
first. Do not give them a verbal
explanation, only what you have written.
In almost any situation, from time to time, others will need to be able
to pick up your objectives and follow them correctly and consistently without
any verbal explanation or the opportunity for questions and answers. Make sure others can do this. This will benefit them and the recipient of
the service. This also makes it easier
for quality management and billing review.
For
information on evidence-based practices, and many free resources for parents
and providers, please see:
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