H-R-E Achieved — Now What? (De-escalation Part 2 for BCBAs)

Once H-R-E is achieved, there's a decision to make: re-present the original demand once and wait, build a smaller approximation, or move on to a new activity and close the gap later. Sherley walks through the post-episode antecedent–consequence–function analysis, the professional language to model out loud, what to ask about non-dangerous behaviors, and the out-of-earshot rule that protects the client's dignity. Watch the full clip for the decision tree.