Reinforcement

A written plan based on an FBA that describes the strategies, supports, and interventions to address a student's challenging behavior. A BIP should include preventive strategies, replacement behaviors to teach, response strategies, and a plan for monitoring effectiveness. It becomes part of the IEP.

A therapy approach based on the science of learning and behavior that is commonly used with children with autism spectrum disorder. ABA uses techniques like reinforcement, prompting, and task analysis to teach new skills and reduce challenging behaviors. In schools, ABA principles may be incorporated into a student's IEP services or BIP.

What happens immediately after a behavior occurs. In behavioral analysis, a consequence either reinforces (increases) or punishes (decreases) the likelihood of the behavior happening again. Understanding consequences is key to understanding why a behavior persists.

An appropriate, desired behavior that is taught to a student as an alternative to a challenging behavior. The replacement behavior should serve the same function as the problem behavior. For example, teaching a student to raise their hand instead of calling out (both serve the function of gaining attention).