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Manipulation of Antecedents involves making changes to environmental variables that are associated with problem behavior. Antecedent interventions change the triggers that set-off problem behaviors. Antecedent interventions may include, but are not limited to the following:
bullet Curriculum modifications
bullet Modification of response requirements for academic tasks
bullet Choice-making during instructional activities
bullet Modification of task difficulty
bullet Incidental teaching

Alternative Skill Training involves teaching socially appropriate replacements for problem behavior and/or teaching skills that will help the student cope with or prevent difficult situations. These interventions may include:
bullet Communication training
bullet Social skills training
bullet Self-monitoring (of behavior or academics)
bullet Academic skill practice
bullet Relaxation and coping strategies
bullet Problem-solving
bullet Self-management

Modification of Consequences involves making changes to the events or responses of others that directly follow the behavior. Consequences can either reward or punish a behavior. Examples of interventions that modify consequences include:
bullet Reinforcement of a behavior other than the target behavior (differential reinforcement of other behavior)
bullet Reinforcement of a behavior that is incompatible with the target behavior (differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior)
bullet Non-contingent reinforcement delivered on a time-based schedule
bullet Behavioral contracting
bullet School-Home notes
bullet Teacher praise for appropriate behavior
bullet Self-reinforcement
bullet Modification of when rewards are provided (reinforcement schedules)
bullet Response cost

Lifestyle Changes involves making broad modifications in the student’s school and/or home life based on student preferences, interests, and long-term needs. Examples include:
bullet Enrolling the student in school clubs
bullet Matching student curriculum to interests (e.g., academic versus a vocational oriented program)
bullet Helping the student establish friendships with peers
bullet Assigning an adult mentor or peer buddy
bullet Increasing student participation in community activities
bullet Helping the student pursue a hobby or sport
bullet Facilitating in school and community inclusion