Functions of Behavior

There are three main functions of behavior are:

ATTENTION
ESCAPE
SENSORY STIMULATION

After a teacher identifies a behavioral problem a screening is performed to see if the behavior can be corrected with a simple intervention.

If necessary, the next step is to gather data, both indirectly with interviews and records, and directly with observations. This is the FUBA (Functional Behavior Assessment) process.

Following the Fuba the BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan) is developed.