Practical Response Ideas

The Acceptance & Commitment Therapy stems from the Applied Behavior Analysis. Two of the most popular tools used to explain and intervene in ACT are the Hexaflex and the ACT Matrix. Both have their own utility---therefore, I have worked to combine both of these into one graphic AND added the Acceptance & Commitment Questionnaire II by Dr. Hayes!

If we re-think MTSS---using metaphors. Instead of a ladder, I suggest we think of if as an Orange Grove. And, instead of 3 tiers, let's add a 4th tier to account for Classroom adaptations/interventions. Orange Grove: Universal SupportsIf we were to grow Oranges in Florida, we KNOW EVERY Orange tree UNIVERSALLY NEEDS sunlight, proper soil, and water to grow. It is always applicable---and without it--- no other intervention will suffice. However, if we were to grow Oranges in---let's say--- B

It critically important for every behavior intervention to include teaching new skills (or re-teaching skills that are not fluent yet).  One of these important skills includes apologizing. Below is an example of a lesson that explicitly teaches someone how to apologize. For some behavior infractions, an intervention of simply coercing a student to state " I'm sorry" will not suffice.  Most often, that statement should really be, " I'm sorry I got caught".  Here's how to make any apology better

5.03 Public Statements by Behavior Analysts" Behavior analysts do not provide specific advice related to a client’s needs in public forums" https://www.bacb.com/ethics-information/ethics-codes/