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De-esclation: Escalating behaviors are behaviors that increase in intensity, extent, or amount due to triggers within the environment.  Escalating behavior is predictable. To the extent that we can predict it, we can better prevent it. This requires that teachers are continually mindful of their own behavior throughout the process.

Materials from the West 40 SEL Conference

Remote Learning for Students with ASD COVID-19 Guidebook

Conduct a reinforcer preference assessment to help identify what motivates the students in your classroom.  Using the preferred items will help you find reinforcers for your students.

Preference Assessment (PDF) Preference Assessment (PPT)

Preference Assessment (Google Form)

First Then Board

 First Then (PPT)

I'm Working For Board

I'm Working For... (PPT)