{"id":156099,"date":"2017-08-29T15:23:48","date_gmt":"2017-08-29T09:53:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.developmentlogics.org\/article\/abc-chart-tracking-behaviour-concerns-and-aid-its-management"},"modified":"2025-04-01T17:39:44","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T12:09:44","slug":"abc-chart-tracking-behaviour-concerns-and-aid-its-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nayi-disha.org\/article\/therapies-adls\/abc-chart-tracking-behaviour-concerns-and-aid-its-management\/","title":{"rendered":"ABC chart for tracking behaviour concerns and aid it\u2019s management"},"content":{"rendered":"

Behavior<\/span> is defined as the action of a person towards a certain stimulus<\/span>. In order to measure an increase or a decrease of a certain kind of behavior it is necessary to view it as an action verb (play, push, yell, smile, scream) and not a thought verb (think, understand, dislikes)<\/span>. The difference between the two modes of description can be addressed with this example. For example, if the behavior trait that needs to be managed in a child is one of aggression (a thought verb), then it is quantifiable when translated into an action verb by describing the act of aggression down to the specifics (aggression described as screaming, hitting or pushing). When stating the act such as one in which the child throws a toy or punches a friend, the action can be measured and relative change in the behavior can be noted and assessed with precision, both by the therapist and parent. Just quoting a behavioral challenge such as one of aggression is not informative to the therapist when devising strategies to regulate it.<\/em><\/p>\n

Parents can bear in mind the 5 W\u2019s (why, what, when, with whom, where)<\/span> when they are in need to describe their child\u2019s behavior. The 5W\u2019s can be used to specifically describe the quantifiable action that needs modification, and put to use when constructing an ABC behavior management chart.<\/p>\n

To utilize the\u00a0ABC chart<\/span> \u00a0for analysis of a behavioral action, it is best done by making one for each specific action verb\/behavior<\/span>. The chart must have 4 different categories<\/span> placed sequentially as shown below \u2013 Time and action, Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence<\/span>.
\nThe first task is to write down the action verb for the behavior. Start by documenting the behavior that is high on the list of priorities on the behavior management list. Once the behavior action verb has been noted down, work backwards and find the antecedent i.e. the action that led to the behavior to begin with. Then by working forward document the consequence i.e. what culminated after the action. Thus, by recording the events on the chart the parents will have a bird\u2019s eye view of the entire series of events starting from the details of what culminated before and after a given behavioral action. This will give parents an insight into why a particular behavior episode occurred and what they can do to prevent it from occurring in the future. This is described below with the help of an example, on the ABC chart \u2013<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Time and date<\/strong><\/td>\nAntecedent<\/strong><\/td>\nBehavior action verb<\/strong><\/td>\nConsequence<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10am, 27th August<\/td>\nChild was forced to part with her toy<\/td>\nSCREAMING<\/span><\/td>\nThe child\u2019s attention was diverted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7pm, 27th August<\/td>\nChild was not allowed to eat chocolate<\/td>\nChild was scolded<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9am, 29th August<\/td>\nChild was walking in the mall for many hours<\/td>\nChild was taken home<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11am, 30th August<\/td>\nChild attended a party with new people<\/td>\nChild was left on her own\u00a0 to play with new playmates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Please feel free to download and use the ABC chart template<\/a> for your use.<\/p>\n

If you have questions about Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, or other intellectual disabilities, or have concerns about developmental delays in a child, the Nayi Disha team is here to help. For any questions or queries, please contact our FREE Helpline at\u00a0844-844-8996<\/a>. You can call or what’s app us. Our counselors speak different languages including English, Hindi, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, and Bengali.<\/p>\n

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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