#19: Consequence is King!

<p>The ABCs of behavior is an important tool to analyze whether a certain behavior is likely to happen again or not. The key here is that consequence matters. For OTs, it is possible to measure the effectiveness of interventions by hypothesizing and data-taking.</p> <p>Discussed today is the case of Johnny's rocking and some antecedent (environmental) interventions that could usher in permanent change and affect the consequences of this action. Also discussed today are ways to get assent from clients to help ensure that interventions will have favorable outcomes. </p> <p>HIGHLIGHTS</p> <p>02:18 Shoutout to the World Health Organization for developing Self-Help +</p> <p>04:55 The ABCs: Is it reflexive behavior or is it sensory?</p> <p>15:02 The consequence matters on whether a behavior will happen again</p> <p>22:28 Hypothesizing can help OTs measure the effectiveness of interventions</p> <p>29:20 Case study: Johnny's rocking and implementing antecedent interventions</p> <p>36:02 Modifying ABCs to improve client progress</p> <p>40:30 How to get assent from clients </p> <p>GLOSSARY</p> <p>Operant behavior - This refers to behavior that can be modeled by its consequences. It often corresponds closely to behavior colloquially called voluntary or purposive. As this behavior is related to its consequences, it is said to be emitted rather than elicited.</p> <p>Antecedent intervention - A strategy to manipulate an environment prior to the occurrence of a behavior. This is utilized to increase the likelihood of the desired behavior to occur and to decrease the occurrence of maladaptive behavior.</p> <p>RESOURCES</p> <p>Join our The ABA and OT Podcast Facebook Group to get access to the following resources:</p> <p>Facebook group link: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/397478901376425'>https://www.facebook.com/groups/397478901376425</a></p> <p>EXTERNAL RESOURCES</p> <p><a href='https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/254581/WHO-MSD-MER-17.1-eng.pdf'>Scalable Psychological Interventions for P