Table 7. Summary of ABC Observation

Participants Antecedent Behavior Consequence
Participant 1 The teacher removed an item the student was playing with to facilitate the lesson. The student stood up from their seat to retrieve the item the teacher had taken. The student retrieved the item and resumed the activity.
The teacher explained the task to the students. The student stood up from their seat and ran around the classroom. The teacher guided the student back to their seat.
Participant 2 The student completed the assigned task and waited. The student repeatedly stood up and running around the classroom. The teacher seated the student.
The student watched an educational video. The student exited the classroom and pressed the elevator button. The support staff member brought the student back to the classroom.
Participant 3 The teacher retrieved the plastic wrap from the student. The student persistently yelled and left their seat. The student retrieved the plastic wrap from the teacher and returned to their seat.
The student performed the task with a special education assistant. The student repeatedly laughed while continuously yelling. The teacher instructed the student to perform the task quietly.