Extinction (EXT)
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Observation 1 2 3 4
Before you Date
start: Observer’s Initials
Step 1: Planning
Have you… 1.1 Conduct a functional behavior assessment
1.2 Determine if EXT is appropriate
□ Identified the
behavior? 1.3 Select an appropriate replacement behavior
1.4 Select prompt for the replacement behavior
□ Collected
baseline data 1.5 Identify additional evidence-based practices
through direct
observation? 1.6 Identify variables that may affect EXT
1.7 Create and have a crisis plan in place in the event of learner aggression
□ Established a
goal or outcome 1.8 Identify and train team members and others
that clearly states
when the Step 2: Using
behavior will 2.1 Describe the plan to the learner, if appropriate
occur, what the
target skill is, 2.2 Consistently withhold reinforcers and maintaining consequences
and how the
2.3 Prompt and reinforce use of the replacement behavior
team will know
when the skill is 2.4 Gradually fade prompts
mastered.
2.5 Expect extinction burst, but do not reinforce them
If the answer to
any of these is Step 3: Monitoring
“no”, refer to the 3.1 Collect and analyze data on interfering behavior and prompting
“Selecting EBPs”
section on the 3.2 Look for signs of spontaneous recovery
website.
3.3 Continue to reinforce use of the replacement behavior
3.4 Determine next steps based on learner progress
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