From Our Expert: What is a Behavior and What Causes It? – PUZZLE PIECES

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From Our Expert: What is a Behavior and What Causes It?

  • People often inquire about what can be addressed with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or positive behavior support services, and my goal is to help people understand that all of our actions are behavior. ABA is not only for people who engage in dangerous or “problematic” behavior–or behavior others may find socially-unacceptable–it’s also great for anyone who needs to learn new behaviors, such as how to complete activities of daily living independently or how to communicate with others and make friends.
  • Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder, among other disabilities, experience deficits in Theory of Mind. This means they are not readily able to attribute thoughts and feelings to other people, or “put themselves in someone else’s shoes.” Because of this, some individuals with disabilities may not attend to or have interest in the critical features of social situations that let us know what types of behavior are expected in that context. They may also not understand how their behavior affects other people.
  • Many individuals we serve have speech and language deficits that affect their ability to communicate their wants and needs to others. To compensate for these deficits, many individuals use behavior to indicate to others what they want and need. This can range anywhere from gesturing toward items all the way to engaging in aggression or property destruction to get their point across.
  • help create reinforcement systems to motivate individuals to acquire new skills to increase their independence
  • teach individuals how to communicate effectively with others in a way that maintains everyone’s safety
  • train parents and caregivers to use behavior change strategies with the individual across all settings ​

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    From your perspective, are there opposing views or arguments that challenge the ideas presented in this article?Greeting : Teknik Energi

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