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ABC App Instructions

The iPhone/iPad ABC App helps you take the first step in developing any behavior change program. It guides you through the process of developing hypotheses about the functional relations among antecedents, behaviors and consequences - the ABCs. It was developed by me and James Fritzler, a computer programmer, graphic artist, and a self-described behavior geek. It is our hope that these resources will be useful as you practice and disseminate ABA.

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Instructions

1. Open the app from the main ipad/iphone screen.

2. After the behavior works introduction screen you will see the main menu.

3. From the main menu touch "Learners"

4. This will show you the Learners list, which will be empty when you start.

5. Touch the "+" icon in the upper right; this will take you to the New Learner Details.

6. In Learner Name put the name of your bird or animal, so if the animal's name is "Blinky" put that in the learner name. If it is a parrot, put that in the Species box.

7. Touch the "Done" button in the upper right, this will take you back to the learner list, which should now include your animal.

8. To further edit the learner name or species touch the Blue > icon by their name. The "Done" button will save your changes and return you to the Learner List.

9. Touch the Learner name from the list to go to their Behavior List. This List is specific to each Learner entered.

10. From here, touch the "+" button in the upper right to begin entering details about the problem behavior.

11. Answer the questions and use the "Next" button in the upper right to continue.

12. Use the "Finish" and "Add Solution" to explore alternative behavior. Use the "Next" button in the upper right to continue.

13. At the end of the questions touch the "Save" button to finish the behavior entry. You will also have an opportunity to Email the behavior information.

14. This will return you to the Behavior List for Blinky. This new Behavior and its replacement will now be shown in the list.

15. To work with a new learner use the "< Learners" button in the top left.

© 2023 Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D.