Functions of Behavior Anchor Chart / Poster

Have you ever wondered why your child is acting a certain way even if they’ve never acted that way before? This functions of behavior anchor chart / poster can help you figure it what’s going on behind behaviors. We all have behaviors in our kids that create homeschooling problems.

Does your child walk around or rock? Or refuses a shower, yet takes a bath multiple times a day? Does your child enjoy fingering tape or plays with fidget toys? Most likely the behavior is sensory seeking or sensory avoidance.

Does your child need to go to the bathroom whenever it’s time to read? Or just sit there five times as long as needed to complete a simple worksheet? Most likely escape is behind what’s going on.

Does your child make silly faces or ask questions when a task is boring or you are trying to text on your phone? Of course, the behavior is attention seeking, but it’s not all that obvious in the midst of the situation.

Does your child throw a tantrum or beg relentlessly to watch a favorite show or buy a specific toy? A tangible need is the driving force.

All of these behaviors say something about what your child needs or the functions of behavior. This anchor chart / poster can help you learn the code underlying the four main categories of behaviors. Even though kids don’t consciously think thoughts, the chart reveals the internal brain thinking for behaviors. Most importantly, you will find a couple of suggestions for how to deal with behaviors in positive ways.

Of course, you are welcome to join our Facebook group, Homeschool Help for Special Needs. Our community of like-minded moms is always happy to brainstorm and offer suggestions for how to help.