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A systematic way of determining the underlying function or purpose of a behavior so that an effective intervention plan can be developed.
Overview
Overview
A functional behavioral assessment (or FBA) is a process that identifies a specific or target behavior that interferes with a student’s education. A FBA is needed when the intensity, duration, or type of interfering behavior creates safety concerns or impacts a child’s development and learning. The assessment attempts to designate the particular behavior, identify the factors that support the behavior, and determine the purpose, or function of the behavior. The process leads to an intervention plan which identifies how the team can modify the environment, teach new (or rarely used) replacement behaviors that serve the same function as the problem behavior, while reinforcing appropriate and socially desirable behavior. A functional behavioral assessment requires a signed assessment plan prior to beginning.
EvidEnce Base
EvidEnce Base
EBPs for Beh and ASD aeps2017.pdfCAPTAIN EBPs for Behavior/ASD
CAPTAIN EBPs for Behavior/ASD
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Implementation Materials
Implementation Materials
A functional behavior assessment can be used when the intensity, duration, or type of interfering behavior creates safety concerns or impacts a child’s development.
Use the FBA Step-by-Step Practice Guide as an outline for how to plan for, use, and monitor FBA. Each step includes a brief description as a helpful reminder while learning the process.
Use the FBA Implementation Checklist to determine if the practice is being implemented as intended.
Videos
Videos
Functional Behavior Assessment
Functional Behavior Assessment
The What, Why and How of the FBA.
A Summary Review of the FBA process
A Summary Review of the FBA process
An FBA can determine the function of the student’s behavior, a critical step in planning an effective intervention. Watch this short movie for a summary of the steps in the FBA process
Assessing Behavior w/ ABC Data
Assessing Behavior w/ ABC Data
Looking for behavior function by determining the antecedent and consequence of the behavior.
A Brief Video Demonstrating a Teacher Utilizing the ABCs of FBA
A Brief Video Demonstrating a Teacher Utilizing the ABCs of FBA
Using Google Forms to Analyze Data
Using Google Forms to Analyze Data
Identifying Function of Behavior
Identifying Function of Behavior
Asking the million dollar question to determine behavior functions and solutions!
How you are unintentionally causing increases in problem behaviors
How you are unintentionally causing increases in problem behaviors
https://theautismhelper.com/mini-training-series-ep-18-how-you-may-be-unintentionally-causing-increases-in-problem-behaviors/
Understanding Replacement Behavior
Understanding Replacement Behavior
Once you understand the function of a behavior, you're ready to begin identifying and teaching a replacement behavior that serves the same function as the problem behavior.
Can't Do or Won't Do
Can't Do or Won't Do
Differentiating between skill deficit vs skill performance
Teaching the Functionally-Equivalent Replacement Behavior (FERB)
Teaching the Functionally-Equivalent Replacement Behavior (FERB)
It's not enough to identify the function of the behavior. We must teach a socially-appropriate replacement that meets the same function.
How to Identify a Reinforcer
How to Identify a Reinforcer
See the Reinforcement page for more great information on using effective reinforcement strategies
How to Fade Prompts
How to Fade Prompts
Students may need a great deal of initial prompting when learning and being encouraged to use a new skill, but we don't want to make our students prompt dependent
Printables
Printables
FBA EBP Brief Packet.pdfAFIRM Module FBA EBP Brief Packet
AFIRM Module FBA EBP Brief Packet
This packet contains all of the FBA documents you will need in one pdf
FBA Step-by-Step.pdfFBA Step-by-Step Guide
FBA Step-by-Step Guide
FBA Planning Worksheet.docxFBA Planning Worksheet
FBA Planning Worksheet
Professional Tip Sheet for FBA.pdfTip Sheet for Professionals
Tip Sheet for Professionals
FBA ABC Data Chart.docxFBA ABC Data Chart
FBA ABC Data Chart
In order to understand the function of a behavior, we need to understand what occurs right before the behavior, and what occurs immediately after the behavior that makes it likely to occur again.
FBA Data Collection and Anecdotal Notes.pdfFBA Data Collection & Notes
FBA Data Collection & Notes
FBA Time Sampling.pdfTime Sampling Data Collection
Time Sampling Data Collection
FBA Event Recording.pdfEvent Sampling Data Collection
Event Sampling Data Collection
We use event sampling to collect data on low-frequency behaviors.
FBA Duration Data.pdfDuration Data Collection
Duration Data Collection
It's not enough to know how frequently a behavior occurs. You may also need to understand how long a behavior event lasts.
FBA Data Collection Replacement Behavior.pdfData Collection Replacement Behavior
Data Collection Replacement Behavior
In order to develop an effective intervention plan, you've got to identify if the student already has the replacement behavior in their repertoire or not, and then you understand how the student is or isn't using the new behavior.
FBA Analysis & Hypothesis.pdfFBA Planning Worksheet Analysis & Hypothesis
FBA Planning Worksheet Analysis & Hypothesis
functobserv.pdfThe tool, and instructions on how to complete. Seek the support of a school psychologist for guidance.
Motivation Assessment Scale.pdfAn assessment tool for the assessment of behavior function for one, clearly defined behavior. Seek the support of a school psychologist for guidance.
An on-line, pdf filler document for the Questions About Behavioral Function, a tool for the assessment of behavior function for one, clearly defined behavior. Seek the support of a school psychologist for guidance.
Resources/Links
Resources/Links
16 rubrics to track challenging behaviors. The rubrics focus on common classroom obstacles such as transitions, using technology, and recess. There are also 3 rubrics for general school behavior to track behavior throughout the whole day.
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