In this, the third episode in the Positive Behavior Support (PBS) series, the importance of teaching a socially appropriate behavior to replace a maladaptive one a child has been using is discussed.

As described in the initial PBS episode, there is a linear sequence to teaching a child what is acceptable behavior in social environments, of which replacement behaviors fill a central role.

However, the idea of making behavior interventions more sensitive to the underlying needs many children have for using their seemingly maladaptive behaviors is becoming more evident.

Autistic adults who were involved with ABA/PBS interventions as students are speaking out about what is appropriate behavior and who determines what it is?

The behavior field will continue to evolve along with the social mores that influence it.

Related Information:

People should be allowed to do what they like’: Autistic adults’ views and experiences of stimming (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30818970/)

“Replacing” Problem Behavior/ An Analysis of Tactical Alternatives (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2223178/)

Thanks to soundimage.org for the free access to the AI generated music used in this podcast (https://soundimage.org/)