A BCBA was recruited to work with a young boy who climbed on…
A BCBA was recruited to work with a young boy who climbed on top of all the furniture at his home. The BCBA trained the young boy’s mother on the following procedure. When the boy climbs on top of any piece of furniture, immediately pull him down. Tell him, “No climbing” and gently lead him to the chair at the corner of the room with the booster seat attached and sit him in the chair for 2 min. Do not talk to or look at him while he is sitting in the chair. Do not allow his siblings or others to interact with him. Also, turn off the television while he is in the chair. When 2 minutes have passed, the child may get up from the chair and resume his previous activities. The boy’s rate of furniture climbing decreased shortly after his mother began implementing the procedure. This procedure most closely exemplifies
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