Function-Based Interventions for Escape-Maintained Problem Behavior

• By: Stefanie Perrin, MSEd, BCBA Andrea Bader, MSEd, BCBA Brett DiNovi and Associates
• January 1st, 2021
• challenging behaviors, function-based intervention, reinforcement, schedules, winter 2021 issue
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Functional‐analysis research demonstrates that negative reinforcement is the most common variable maintaining problem behavior (Hanley, et al., 2003). That is, individuals engage in problem behavior to end or escape non-preferred tasks or activities. When this occurs, they miss out on numerous...