An intervention is a planned set of
activities designed to improve desired behavior. A
substantial body of research exists to demonstrate the
effectiveness of interventions that include DBR as one
component.
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How can I use a DBR for
intervention?
In addition to use in communication and assessment as
an important part of providing comprehensive behavior
supports, DBR is frequently used as one part of an
intervention package, such as in an incentive program
or self-management.
- Incentive programs (point cards) establish
behavior contracts and systematic feedback between
the child and adult. The frequent feedback provided
by DBR, combined with short term goals and
incentives, function to promote positive behavior
and reduce undesirable behavior.
- Self management components are often used
as part of a behavior intervention. They provide an
opportunity to teach children to monitor and
evaluate their own behavior. A student uses DBR to
rate his/her own behavior, perhaps at the same time
an adult rates the same behavior so as to check for
accuracy and agreement.
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Who can use a DBR for
intervention?
DBR should be used by parents, teachers, children,
administrators, and intervention teams to facilitate
interventions designed to improve behavior. It is
likely that many intervention applications will be
paired with effective assessment and communication
components using DBR. |
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