Writing Contextually Mediated Measurable Behavioral Objectives (MBOs)

What this book will provide: 1. Basic information on the essential elements of a Measurable Behavioral Objective (MBO) 2. A template to guide you in the creation of an individualized, effective, quality, contextually mediated Measurable Behavioral Objective 3. Basic information on the importance of a Measurable Behavioral Objective (MBO) 4. Basic information about the relationship between the MBO, Plan, Goal, Data, and Assessments. 5. Why "contextualized" is essential for significant sustainable progress. What does it mean to be Contextually Mediated? Contextually mediated is simply placing something in context. In this case, placing the skill into the setting and within the natural routine and with the natural caregivers where it will be used. Why is contextually mediated important... even essential for significant sustainable progress and change? For any of us, most of our actions, most of our behaviors, are governed by our old brain. Habits are controlled primarily by the basal ganglia. Our autonomic nervous system works out of our old brain. Heartbeat, breathing, etc. are all primarily functions of the old brain. I say primarily because we can, using our cognition (new brain), stop our breathing for a time and slow or speed our heart rate; but the primary control still resides in the old brain. Most of what any of us do from day to day is driven by habit. Habits are primarily responses to cues or triggers within our environment and natural routine. When you drive a car, most of what you do is through habit. This is essential because it allows your cortex to focus on potential dangers, such as the child running into the street after a ball. Most of our eating is also in response to cues and driven by habit.