Antecedents play a crucial role in the occurrence of behaviors. In this lesson, we will introduce the concept of antecedents and their significance in understanding and managing behaviors for adults with special needs. Antecedents are events or circumstances that happen prior to a behavior and can trigger or maintain it. By identifying and analyzing antecedents, we can gain insights into the factors that lead to certain behaviors. This lesson will provide an overview of different types of antecedents, such as environmental, social, and internal, and discuss how they influence behaviors in adults with special needs. Understanding antecedents is the first step toward effective behavior management and intervention strategies.

Key Lesson Concepts:

• Defining antecedents and their role in behavior analysis
• Identifying different types of antecedents
• Exploring environmental antecedents and their impact on behaviors
• Understanding social antecedents and their influence on behaviors
• Recognizing internal antecedents and their connection to behaviors
• Linking antecedent analysis to behavior management and intervention strategies