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Antecedent Intervention

In Plain Language

Changing something before a behavior to make participation or a useful skill easier.

ABA Definition

An intervention that modifies antecedent conditions such as task features, cues, or motivating variables to affect subsequent responding.

Everyday Example

Putting shoes by the door makes leaving easier.

ABA Example

A team reduces unnecessary visual clutter before a learner begins a matching activity.

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