When challenging behavior occurs, simply reducing problem behavior isn’t enough. Lasting change happens when behavior technicians actively teach replacement behaviors that serve the same function as the problem behavior.
Our Replacement Behavior Guide for Common Problems is a free, one-page printable designed to help behavior technicians quickly identify appropriate replacement behaviors aligned with common behavior functions.
Why Replacement Behaviors Matter in ABA
In Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), replacement behaviors are essential because they give learners a functional, appropriate way to meet their needs. Without a replacement behavior, problem behavior is likely to return, even when consequences are applied consistently.
This guide supports ethical, function-based intervention by focusing on what to teach, not just what to reduce.
What’s Included in the Replacement Behavior Guide
The Replacement Behavior Guide for Common Problems includes a clean, technician-friendly chart with:
- Common problem behaviors such as noncompliance, tantrums, aggression, and elopement
- Typical behavior functions (e.g., escape, attention, access)
- Practical replacement behaviors to teach
- Pen-friendly checkboxes for easy use in the field
- Space for BCBA-directed individualization
The layout is simple, printable, and ideal for use during sessions, supervision, and training.
Who This Resource Is For
This guide is designed for:
- Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
- ABA therapists and behavior technicians
- ABA supervision and onboarding programs
- Schools, clinics, and in-home services
It pairs well with behavior tracking sheets and crisis plan guides as part of a complete technician toolkit.