Jack, a behavior analyst, is consulting about a student who engages in face slapping. A recent functional analysis clearly determined that the behavior is maintained by automatic reinforcement. In the past, reinforcement procedures alone were found to be ineffective. The current intervention consists of a punishment procedure. pulling the student's hands away from his face contingent on any attempts to slap and saying, "No!" Jack should.

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Since punishment procedures alone have been ineffective in the past, it may be more effective to add a reinforcement procedure that promotes replacement or incompatible behaviors while also implementing the punishment procedure. This will provide the student with alternative behaviors to engage in while discouraging the face slapping behavior. It is important to continuously collect data on the plan and revise as necessary. Referring to another behavior analyst who works with punishment only cases is not necessary given the potential for adding a more effective reinforcement procedure. Re-doing the assessment and planning to eliminate all punishment procedures may not be necessary if the addition of a reinforcement procedure proves to be effective.

Jack, a Behavior Analyst, Is Consulting About a Student Who