TIER 3 INTERVENTIONS FOR BEHAVIOR WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

TIER 3 INTERVENTIONS FOR BEHAVIOR WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

WHAT NOW?. Tier 1 preventative programs are in place. Students who need additional support are receiving tier 2 behavior interventions. But there are a few students who are still struggling.

DATA-BASED INDIVIDUALIZATION “Data-Based Individualization is a research-based process for individualizing and intensifying interventions through the systematic use of assessment data, validated interventions, and research-based adaptation strategies” (National Center for Intensive Intervention).

INTENSIFYING BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS A new way to think about tier 3 Quantitative Intensification Changes in frequency, duration, and intensity Qualitative Intensification Function-based thinking Functional Behavior Assessment

QUANTITATIVE INTENSIFICATION Frequency-Provide the intervention more often Duration-Provide different lengths of training within the intervention

INTENSIFIED CHECK IN/CHECK OUT TRACKER

GRAPH TO SHOW QUANTITATIVE INTENSIFICATION

QUALITATIVE INTENSIFICATION Function-based Thinking Functional Behavior Assessment

FUNCTION-BASED THINKING “FBT is a model for thinking and a systematic process for defining problem behaviors and selecting interventions that match the function of the behavior” (Hershfeldt et al, 2010). “FBT is intended to be efficient and minimally invasive in terms of teacher time, cost, and management efforts” (Hershfeldt et al, 2010).

STEPS FOR FUNCTION-BASED THINKING Gather information Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence Collect baseline frequency/duration data Develop a plan Hypothesize the function of the interfering behavior Teach a replacement behavior Determine if the plan is working Collect ongoing frequency/duration data

FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT A FBA is a set of procedures used to determine the underlying reasons why people exhibit particular behaviors. The FBA utilizes principles from applied behavior analysis, specifically experimental analysis. Example of functions of behavior: Obtain or avoid attention Obtain or avoid tangibles Obtain or avoid activity Obtain or avoid sensory

OBJECTIVES OF FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT Determine the underlying function of interfering behavior. Determine the most appropriate replacement behavior. Develop a plan for how to place the interfering behavior on extinction. Develop a plan for how to teach and reinforce the replacement behavior.

STEPS FOR FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT Collect ABC data Collect interview data Collect setting event data Collect frequency/duration baseline data for the interfering behavior Develop hypothesis of the function for the interfering behavior Conduct experimental analysis Place interfering behavior on extinction Determine a replacement behavior Teach and reinforce replacement behavior Collect ongoing frequency/duration data

GRAPH TO SHOW QUALITATIVE INTENSIFICATION

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AT TIER 3 Wrap Around Services Outside psychological services Medical/psychiatric evaluations Supports to alleviate setting events Parent training

REVIEW If tier 2 intervention is not working Quantitatively intensify it, then if that does not work. Qualitatively intensify it Function-based intervention/adjustments Take data to determine if things are working or not. If needed, look at wrap around supports from outside the school.