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Welcome back to ABA Chapter Chat!

After listening, try a few example questions from our comprehensive study guide below, and don’t forget to comment your answers!

In this episode, we break down Chapter 2 of The Verbal Behavior Approach by Mary Lynch Barbera (2007), where we explore the essential foundation of understanding behavior through the ABCs of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the powerful concept of function-based intervention.

You’ll learn how to move beyond reacting to behavior—and instead begin decoding it. From tantrums to task refusal, this chapter gives caregivers, teachers, and professionals practical strategies for identifying the why behind behavior and using that knowledge to build more effective support plans.

Whether you’re a BCBA, RBT, parent, or educator, this episode will walk you through step-by-step approaches for collecting ABC data, identifying the function of behavior, and applying tailored strategies to reduce challenging behaviors while teaching more appropriate communication.

1. What is the fundamental principle behind understanding and addressing problem behaviors in children, especially those with autism?

2. What are the "ABCs" of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and how do they help in understanding behavior?

3. What are the three main functions of behavior, particularly in children with autism, and how do they differ?


[00:00:00] Introduction & Importance of Understanding Behavior
[00:01:00] Johnny’s Story: Behavior as Communication
[00:02:00] The ABCs of ABA: Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
[00:03:00] Real-Life Examples of ABC in Action
[00:04:00] What is Function? Decoding the “Why”
[00:05:00] Three Main Behavior Functions Explained
[00:07:00] Automatic Reinforcement & Sensory Needs
[00:08:00] How to Collect ABC Data & Spot Patterns
[00:09:00] Specificity in Data Collection
[00:10:00] Strategy Depends on Function, Not Behavior
[00:11:00] Two-Pronged Approach: Prevention & Response
[00:12:00] Attention-Seeking Behaviors: Count Mand Strategy
[00:13:00] Escape Behaviors: Adjusting Demands & Following Through
[00:14:00] Transition Tips & Physical Prompting
[00:15:00] Sensory-Based Behaviors & Environmental Enrichment
[00:16:00] Self-Injury: Safety & Professional Help
[00:17:00] Why Consistency is Critical for Success
[00:18:00] Extinction Bursts: What to Expect
[00:19:00] Bigger Picture: Thinking Functionally in All Relationships
[00:20:00] Final Reflection & Call to Apply ABA Principles