Resource #3

Why Behavior Happens

Behavior becomes easier to understand when we look at what is happening before it, what the person does, and what happens immediately afterward.

What to look for

  • What happened immediately before
  • What the person did
  • What changed immediately afterward

What to do next

  1. Describe the behavior clearly
  2. Look for patterns
  3. Test a practical response

Understanding behavior is the first step to teaching something better.

Learn more about behavior and communication.