Chapter 1: What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? · Functions of Behaviors

Why Escape-Motivated Behaviors Happen

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Ch 1: What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

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Why Escape-Motivated Behaviors Happen

Escape-motivated behaviors are usually a response to aversive motivators. Children can go to great lengths to avoid unpleasant things, such as lengthy and difficult tasks, unpleasant sensory experiences, and social interaction.

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