This paper delves into a existing treatment plan for a client whom I have been working with over the past year in an in-home setting. The client is a five year old male diagnosed with Autism. Exhibiting a tantrum behavior has proven to be problematic. Parents have stressed that they are unsure of what to do when he engages in a tantrum behavior. Typically, they have tried many different techniques that range from telling him to stop, putting him in his room, or trying to figure out what he wants; all have been proved to be ineffective. A Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) has been conducted and it has been determined that the function to the tantrum behavior has been maintained by escape from demands and access to tangibles. Antecedents
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The alternative behavior that will be reinforced will be when the client appropriately asks for a break or asks for the desired item in a calm tone and voice.
Risks Notes
1. The nature of the behavior being treated: Is it SIB or dangerous to others? Yes, the client has been known to engage in hitting and kicking others when a tantrum escalates.
2. Are there sufficient personnel or mediators to administrator the treatment? The Behavior Technician will be provided with a detailed behavior plan that outlines procedures to implement. A supervision provided by the BA will occur on a weekly basis. Parent training will be provided to the parents on this behavior plan.
3. Are they skilled and able to administer it correctly? Yes, the Behavior Technician is an RBT and has three years experience.
4. Is the setting appropriate for the treatment? Safe, well-lit, clean, temperature-controlled? The home is safe and clean. The client has one older sibling who does not pose a problem to this behavior plan. The client does have a younger sibling that may reinforce undesired …show more content…
The alternative behavior that will be reinforced will be if the client appropriately asks for a break or asks for the desired item in a calm tone and voice.
Risks Notes
1. Will the client's behavior be greatly improved? Yes, client will be able to use FCT to request for desired items or ask for a break when needed which will lead to a reduction in the maladaptive behavior. "Functional communication training has been evaluated as an intervention for a variety of problem behaviors" (Durand & Carr, 1991, p. 252).
2. Will the client's environment be greatly improved because of the changes in behavior (i.e. less stress for caregivers, peers etc)? Yes, there will be less stress and frustration on parents and other caregivers. There will also be a decrease in injury to himself and/or others if behavior is reduced.
3. Will caregivers feel more in-charge? Will it improve their morale? Will it create eagerness in staff members to move forward with the client? Yes, parents and staff members will become confident in implementing effective proactive and reactive strategies when addressing this behavior. The will increase their ability to implement effective replacement behaviors in the
The alternative behavior that will be reinforced will be when the client appropriately asks for a break or asks for the desired item in a calm tone and voice.
Risks Notes
1. The nature of the behavior being treated: Is it SIB or dangerous to others? Yes, the client has been known to engage in hitting and kicking others when a tantrum escalates.
2. Are there sufficient personnel or mediators to administrator the treatment? The Behavior Technician will be provided with a detailed behavior plan that outlines procedures to implement. A supervision provided by the BA will occur on a weekly basis. Parent training will be provided to the parents on this behavior plan.
3. Are they skilled and able to administer it correctly? Yes, the Behavior Technician is an RBT and has three years experience.
4. Is the setting appropriate for the treatment? Safe, well-lit, clean, temperature-controlled? The home is safe and clean. The client has one older sibling who does not pose a problem to this behavior plan. The client does have a younger sibling that may reinforce undesired …show more content…
The alternative behavior that will be reinforced will be if the client appropriately asks for a break or asks for the desired item in a calm tone and voice.
Risks Notes
1. Will the client's behavior be greatly improved? Yes, client will be able to use FCT to request for desired items or ask for a break when needed which will lead to a reduction in the maladaptive behavior. "Functional communication training has been evaluated as an intervention for a variety of problem behaviors" (Durand & Carr, 1991, p. 252).
2. Will the client's environment be greatly improved because of the changes in behavior (i.e. less stress for caregivers, peers etc)? Yes, there will be less stress and frustration on parents and other caregivers. There will also be a decrease in injury to himself and/or others if behavior is reduced.
3. Will caregivers feel more in-charge? Will it improve their morale? Will it create eagerness in staff members to move forward with the client? Yes, parents and staff members will become confident in implementing effective proactive and reactive strategies when addressing this behavior. The will increase their ability to implement effective replacement behaviors in the