Step 1: Identify and define problem and replacement behaviors. This is important in order to ensure any observer who collects data in the classroom is observing the correct behaviors.
Step 2: Collect data on the behaviors. This is important to provide information on where, when and how frequently the problem or target behavior currently occurs and how long it lasts.
Step 3: Identify the function of the behavior. This is important to determine whether the function of the behavior is to obtain or avoid things like attention, items, activities or sensory conditions.
Step 2: Collect data on the behaviors. This is important to provide information on where, when and how frequently the problem or target behavior currently occurs and how long it lasts.
Step 3: Identify the function of the behavior. This is important to determine whether the function of the behavior is to obtain or avoid things like attention, items, activities or sensory conditions.