Identify the target behavior: Name and describe the behavior.
Identify the trigger of the challenging behavior: Name the situation.
Identify the consequences that seem to maintain the behavior: List and explain
Identify the function this behavior serves for the child:
List the data collection methods that would offer the most information:
Discuss one DIFFERENT replacement behavior for Joseph: hint This must be different than what Ms. Rollison has included.
Identify the data collection method that will work for your replacement behavior: Name and explain why you think this will work.
Explain why you think Joseph makes sarcastic, teasing comments during class (be sure to justify your response): Hint Review the “Functions of Behavior” chart for Joseph (page 7 of the IRIS Module)
Explain whether or not you think the intervention that Ms. Rollison is using with Joseph is working: Hint Review the charts on page 12 of the IRIS Module
Discuss what you think happened during Observation #6. Offer three possible explanations.
Discuss the most important thing Ms. Rollison has done to change Joseph’s behavior:
Would you involve Joseph’s parents? Why or why not?
Going forward, what is the one thing Ms. Rollison should do to encourage positive behavior from Joseph?
Who could Ms. Rollison ask for support in this situation?
Do you think you would be able to handle Joseph’s behavior? Why or why not?
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