3 Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing a Replacement Behavior

This 4-page visual guide presents three essential questions for selecting an appropriate replacement behavior — helping BCBAs verify that the replacement actually serves the same function and is efficient enough to compete with the challenging behavior.

What You'll Learn

  • The 3 questions to ask: Does the learner have an effective way to communicate? Does the replacement serve the same function? Is it efficient enough to compete with the challenging behavior?
  • Why function-matching is non-negotiable in replacement behavior selection
  • How to evaluate whether a replacement behavior is efficient enough to work in real-world conditions

Who Is This For

BCBAs selecting replacement behaviors for Behavior Intervention Plans.

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3 Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing a Replacement Behavior