Ch 21 — Behavioral Approaches

Question 1

What is beahvior?

Answer 1

actions based on emotion

Question 2

what could cause a child to behave a certain way?

Answer 2

psychological
sensory
memory

Question 3

ways to undertsand behavior

Answer 3

●Contributions from behavior theory
●Functional behavior analysis

Question 4

behavioral interventions

Answer 4

●Antecedent
●Consequence

Question 5

Antecedent Interventions

Answer 5

●Functional communication training
●Pivotal response training
●Positive behavioral intervention and supports

Question 6

Environmental modifications for Antecedent Interventions

Answer 6

Visual schedules
Timers
Representational objects

Question 7

can Consequence Interventions be positive?

Answer 7

yes

Question 8

Consequence Interventions

Answer 8

●Reinforcement
●Contingency methods: Token economies

Question 9

Behavior Methods and Occupational Therapy’s Holistic Approach

Answer 9

●Therapeutic use of self
●Interests, volition
●Meaningful activities
●Allow child choice
●Set expectations
●Examine sensory, cognitive, and motor
●Consider environmental influences
●Be consistent

Question 10

Collaboration With Other Professionals to Manage Behavior invovles

Answer 10

●Clear expectations
●Holistic view
●Listen to others
●Follow through
●Communicate often and clearly
●Follow plan
●Be consistent

Question 11

general strategies to support positive behavior

Answer 11

Meeting sensory needs
Building new skills

Question 12

specific strategies to support positive behavior

Answer 12

➢Increasing compliance through contingency methods
➢Token economics
➢Positive reinforcement
➢Alternate preferred and nonpreferred activities
➢Addressing transitions

Question 13

Functional Behavioral Analysis involves

Answer 13

➢Team building and goal setting
➢Functional assessment of behavior
➢Hypothesis development
➢Development of a comprehensive support plan
➢Implementation and outcome monitoring