How to Write a Behavior Support Plan
Prepare to observe and document., When a behavioral episode occurs, record data., Note trends and patterns., Review behavior characteristics.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Prepare to observe and document.
Our first goal is to determine why this child is demonstrating the behavior, and we need to collect data to find out. -
Step 2: When a behavioral episode occurs
To do this, collect anecdotal notes and A-B-C- Data.
A = Antecedent (what was happening before/when the behavior occurred?) B = Behavior (what was the behavior?), and C = Consequence (what happened as a result of the behavior?) You can create your own ABC form by folding a sheet of paper into three columns. , Keep in mine time of day, subject or class, nearby people, or other common patterns. , Keep track of frequency (how many times behavior occurred) and duration (how long the behavior lasted).
View a Frequency and Interval Data form and Excel Spreadsheet that automatically calculates averages from this sheet. -
Step 3: record data.
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Step 4: Note trends and patterns.
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Step 5: Review behavior characteristics.
Detailed Guide
Our first goal is to determine why this child is demonstrating the behavior, and we need to collect data to find out.
To do this, collect anecdotal notes and A-B-C- Data.
A = Antecedent (what was happening before/when the behavior occurred?) B = Behavior (what was the behavior?), and C = Consequence (what happened as a result of the behavior?) You can create your own ABC form by folding a sheet of paper into three columns. , Keep in mine time of day, subject or class, nearby people, or other common patterns. , Keep track of frequency (how many times behavior occurred) and duration (how long the behavior lasted).
View a Frequency and Interval Data form and Excel Spreadsheet that automatically calculates averages from this sheet.
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