The following three potential target behaviors that have been identified for Jackson, a five-year-old boy with developmental disabilities. The target behaviors has been placed in prioritized order below and along why each received there rating.
When walking to the bus with his teacher, Jackson will run across the street toward the bus to touch the bus wheels.
Jackson ranks the highest in every target behavior category, this is due the fact he places himself and others in immediate danger when he runs across the street. Any behavior change towards Jackson’s behavior will definitely take major time and resources to change Jacksons behavior.
When playing in the sandbox at recess, Jackson will grab toys from other children …show more content…
Jackson will benefit from this skill every time when eating in a natural environment.
How long-standing is the problem or skill deficit? This situation only occurs when Jackson is eating, this environment can be controlled.
Will changing this behavior produce a higher rate of reinforcement for the person? This behavior change will enable Jackson to eat more consistently and receive proper nutrients.
What is the relative importance of this target behavior to future skill development and indecent functioning? This behavior is important because it will allow Jackson to eat with his mouth closed while interacting in public environments and around others.
Will changing this behavior reduce negative or unwanted attention from others? This behavior change will reduce Jackson from chewing with his mouth open around others which will reduce any unwanted or negative attention.
Will changing this behavior produce reinforcement for significant others? This behavior will produce reinforcement for Jacksons parents and teachers as well as the any children around.
How likely is success in changing this behavior? This behavior changed is likely due to the ability to control Jacksons
When walking to the bus with his teacher, Jackson will run across the street toward the bus to touch the bus wheels.
Jackson ranks the highest in every target behavior category, this is due the fact he places himself and others in immediate danger when he runs across the street. Any behavior change towards Jackson’s behavior will definitely take major time and resources to change Jacksons behavior.
When playing in the sandbox at recess, Jackson will grab toys from other children …show more content…
Jackson will benefit from this skill every time when eating in a natural environment.
How long-standing is the problem or skill deficit? This situation only occurs when Jackson is eating, this environment can be controlled.
Will changing this behavior produce a higher rate of reinforcement for the person? This behavior change will enable Jackson to eat more consistently and receive proper nutrients.
What is the relative importance of this target behavior to future skill development and indecent functioning? This behavior is important because it will allow Jackson to eat with his mouth closed while interacting in public environments and around others.
Will changing this behavior reduce negative or unwanted attention from others? This behavior change will reduce Jackson from chewing with his mouth open around others which will reduce any unwanted or negative attention.
Will changing this behavior produce reinforcement for significant others? This behavior will produce reinforcement for Jacksons parents and teachers as well as the any children around.
How likely is success in changing this behavior? This behavior changed is likely due to the ability to control Jacksons