Best Behavior
Basics
Derived from UCF CARD parent trainings
Antecedent EventBehaviorConsequence
WHAT PRIVILEGES WILL BE WITHHELD? WHAT REINFORCEMENT
ITEMS WILL BE GIVEN?
Clear expectations: Keep it simple
4 C's of
Prevention
Catch them being good: Praise them when you notice them
using expected behaviors
Communication: Teach them the language to express their
feelings, ideas, etc.
Choices: Offer binary options so they can feel empowered
(e.g. "Do you want to make your bed or dust the living
room?"
Calm demeanor: Limit your affect
when responding to behavior
4 C's of
Responding
Consistency: Be sure everyone is on
board across contexts
Contingent rewards: If they want it,
they have to earn it (positive
behavioral supports)
Consequences: Natural,
proportionate and related to the
behavior
Premack Principle:
Withhold what he wants until he has done what you have asked of
him
First veggies
Then dessert