ABC Chart with Possible Function
Student: ____________________________________ Grade: ____ School: _________________________________________
Date(s): _____________________________________ Observer(s): __________________________________________________
Behaviour(s) of Concern: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Date Time/Place Others Antecedent Behaviour Consequences Possible Function
Involved (Describe what happens before (Describe what happens (Work avoidance/peer
(Describe what the student attention/ adult
the behaviour) does) after the behaviour)
attention/etc.)
Low levels of adult/peer attention Redirect Peer attention
Object/activity unavailable Reprimand Adult attention
Activity or task________________ Ignore Avoid work
Social interaction with peer/adult Office referral Self-stimulation
Reprimand Time out/Break provided Escape situation:___________
Other Loss of privilege Avoid overload (anxiety)
_________________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________
Low levels of adult/peer attention Redirect Peer attention
Object/activity unavailable Reprimand Adult attention
Activity or task_________________ Ignore Avoid work
Social interaction with peer/adult Office referral Self-stimulation
Reprimand Time out/Break provided Escape situation:___________
Other Loss of privilege Avoid overload (anxiety)
_________________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________
Low levels of adult/peer attention Redirect Peer attention
Object/activity unavailable Reprimand Adult attention
Activity or task_________________ Ignore Avoid work
Social interaction with peer/adult Office referral Self-stimulation
Reprimand Time out/Break provided Escape situation:___________
Other Loss of privilege Avoid overload (anxiety)
_________________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________
Low levels of adult/peer attention Redirect Peer attention
Object/activity unavailable Reprimand Adult attention
Activity or task_________________ Ignore Avoid work
Social interaction with peer/adult Office referral Self-stimulation
Reprimand Time out/Break provided Escape situation:___________
Other Loss of privilege Avoid overload (anxiety)
_________________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________
Low levels of adult/peer attention Redirect Peer attention
Object/activity unavailable Reprimand Adult attention
Activity or task_________________ Ignore Avoid work
Social interaction with peer/adult Office referral Self-stimulation
Reprimand Time out/Break provided Escape situation:___________
Other Loss of privilege Avoid overload (anxiety)
_________________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________