Behavior graphs help us see patterns over time - not just single days. They show whether strategies are working and help the team make good decisions about your child's support. This guide will help you understand what you're seeing so you can be a full partner in your child's success!
Shows how much or how often - like counting how many times something happened
Shows time passing - usually days, weeks, or sessions
Each dot shows one day's data - connect them to see the pattern
Vertical lines show when something changed (new strategy started)
Don't focus on single days - look at the overall direction over time:
For challenging behaviors, going DOWN is good progress!
Staying the same - may need to adjust strategies
Going up - time to problem-solve with the team
Remember: For replacement behaviors (the good behaviors we're teaching), we WANT to see an increasing trend!
The "baseline" is how things were before intervention started - are we better than that?
Look for the goal line - is the trend moving toward it?
Are certain days always higher? (Mondays? After weekends?) This is useful info!
Sudden spikes or drops? Ask what happened that day