Resources for Function-Based Interventions

RESOURCES FOR FUNCTION-BASED

INTERVENTIONS

Cover Three pamphlets

Access to items/activitiesAccess to peer/teacher attentionEscape from tasks/activities

Primary and Secondary

Other Considerations Helps to further identify

why the behavior is occurring. Yes/No questions.

Determine if there is more than one function.Gain attention, items, or

sensory inputEscape attention, task, or

over stimulation

Left Panel

For more severe behaviors, consider a meeting with your behavior team for additional support.

Center Panel What the behavior may look like; Ex. attention Why it occurs Reinforcers:

Give attentionGive accessProvide escape

*More appropriate

form*

Center Panel Escape

Behaviors are on a continuum (regardless of func.)Student and adult may be benefiting

Center Panel Access to Items/Activities

Example of methodsProblem behaviors are easier/more effective than

expected behaviors

Right Panel

If the following interventions are not effective, may need to relook at the function of behavior with your MTSS/RtI team.