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FUNCTIONALITY OF BEHAVIORS

​Why do individuals exhibit both desirable and less than desirable behaviors?  Gratification. An analyst identifies why an individual exhibits behaviors and creates a unique plan with the team to help that individual learn how to exhibit socially appropriate behavior.  There are four "functions" or reasons why individuals may exhibit behaviors:​

The four functions of behavior are:
  • Sensory stimulation
  • Escape
  • Access to attention
  • Access to tangibles
  • Sensory Stimulation: “A person’s own movements/actions feel good to that individual. For example, a child twirls his or her hair as they sit for an extended amount of time. If twirling hair gives that individual the sensory input they are seeking, then hair twirling will continue.”
  • Escape: “Something is (or signals) an undesirable situation and the person wants to get away from it. For example, a therapist says, ‘Wash your hands,’ and the learner runs out of the bathroom.”
  • Access to Attention: “Someone desires for access to social interaction(s). For example, the child screams, ‘Look at me!’ If screaming gets access to attention, then screaming will continue.”
  • Access to Tangibles: “Someone wants access to a specific item or activity. For example, Michelle takes the iPad away from Aaron, so Aaron pinches her. If pinching gets access to the iPad, then pinching will continue.”

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The Arc of Indian River County
1375 16th Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 562-6854
​​The Arc of IRC, Inc is a 501(c) (3) corporation.  We are proud to be a funded partner of United Way.
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  • Home
    • Who We Are
    • Board
    • Our Team
    • Employment
    • TRAINING >
      • Core Competencies
      • Supported Living Coach
      • Zero Tolerance
    • News >
      • Fragile Group Home
      • Serious news
  • Programs and Services
    • Residental Services >
      • Group Homes
    • Adult Day Training (ADT)
    • Transportation >
      • Title VI Public Notice
      • ADA Grievance Process
      • ARC Complaint Form
      • Title VI Complaint Procedure
      • Title VI Complaint Form >
        • ADA Espanol
      • Form Espanol
    • Behavior Services >
      • Why Behaviors Occur
      • Functionality of Behaviors
    • Supported Employment >
      • Individual Looking for a Job
      • Business Needing to Hire
    • Past Special Events >
      • Wheels for Charity
      • 6th Annual Tom Danaher Memorial Golf Classic
      • Joey Travolta Film Camp
      • Ocean Grill Night
      • Job-A-Palooza
      • Events Calendar >
        • Aktion Club
        • Coffee House
        • Youth Outreach
        • ADT 2022 Calendar
      • Pareidolia Brewery Festive~Ale
    • SURF Transition Program >
      • SURF Schedule
    • Parents Page >
      • Transition
  • Donate
    • Monthly Giving
    • Planned Giving >
      • WILLS Program
      • Planned Gift Types >
        • Types of Gifts or Donations
    • Shop >
      • Fresh Fruit
      • Amazon Smile
    • Volunteer
  • Contact Us