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Functional Behavior Assessment and Analysis
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Is a functional behavioral assessment the same as functional behavioral analysis?
No! These terms are often used synonymously but they are not the same. A functional behavioral assessment gathers broad and specific information in order to better understand the precise reason for a student's problem behavior. A component of the functional behavioral assessment is an analysis of the information that has been gathered that results in predictions or hypotheses of what maintains the behavior.
Functional behavioral analysis, which may also be called applied behavior analysis, takes functional behavioral assessment a step further. This is a decision-making process that involves testing hypotheses regarding variables or events most strongly related to the occurrence of problem behaviors.
What assessments do I have to do when I am completing a functional behavioral assessment?
The tools and strategies that you need to include in a functional behavioral assessment depend upon the information you already have related to the what, when, where, who and why of the behavior. Remember that a functional behavioral assessment is a way to gain an understanding of the behavior and why the behavior is reinforcing for the student. With this information appropriate interventions and strategies can be effectively implemented. The depth and breadth of these assessments will vary.
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Background, Training Modules and Audio
Susan Hawkins, Associate Director, Project ACCESS
Tommy had serious behavioral issues. When he was upset, he struck out at others, and had hit his personal assistant, Mrs. Jones, hard enough to leave bruises. He also hit his head against hard surfaces, leaving a lump on his forehead. Everyone was concerned because they couldn't seem to calm him down when he was upset. They tried everything they knew how to do. Similar behaviors were occurring at home, too. His parents used to be able to hold him until he calmed down, but he has grown and can struggle free from them...
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Leslie E. Packer, Ph.D.
Discussion of common errors that are made in the implementation of behavior modification plans
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Vanderbilt Training Modules and Dataforms
3/25/08. This The Vanderbilt website has reorganized and some of the materials are no longer available for free or the links have been altered. I will update and reorganize the links to what material is available in the near future
Module 3a:Individualized Intensive Interventions: Determining the Meaning of Challenging Behavior
Powerpoint, HOs and video
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Module 3b:Individualized Intensive Interventions: Developing a Behavior Support Plan
Powerpoint, HOs and video
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Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Positive Behavioral Support
Please Note: The process and tools described in this guide represent a moderate level of rigor involving a structured, organized approach. This degree of rigor is most appropriate for circumstances in which informal problem-solving has failed to resolve behavioral difficulties and a more comprehensive approach is warranted. However, it may be necessary to supplement this manual with additional training and resources in the most complex and challenging cases (e.g., in a few cases experimental manipulation of variables affecting behavior may be warranted).
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includes an interesting table of different functional behavioral assessment instruments and those circumstances to where they may be applied.
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Functional Behavioral Assessment Center for Evidence-Based Practices for Young Children with Challenging Behavior
University of South Florida.
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2001 The CECP is part of the American Institutes for Research (AIR), and is funded under a cooperative agreement with the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), U.S. Department of Education (ED), with supplemental funding from the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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AUDIO: PATTAN Training audio Avoiding Common Mistakes when planning and implementing behavior plans. When Using Antecedent Manipulations, Differential Reinforcement, and Extinction. Jose Martinez-Diaz Ph.D.,BCBA
Training Title: Progress Through Partnership National Autism Conference - August 1 - 5, 2005
Training Date: 8/3/2005
Sorry! The Guided notes are not available for the mp3 files from PATTAN
This session will discuss how to avoid common mistakes made when planning
and implementing behavior plans that include antecedent manipulations,
differential reinforcement, or extinction procedures.
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Addressing student problem behavior: Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice
Part I: An IEP Team's Introduction to Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans (PDF File)
CECP, 1998
Part II: Conducting a Functional Behavioral Assessment (PDF File)
Appendices for Part II:
A: Scatterplots (PDF File)
B: ABC Charts (PDF File)
C: Functional Assessment Interview Forms (PDF File)
D: Sample Teacher and Student Interviews (PDF File)
E: Problem Behavior Questionnaire (PDF File)
F: Behavior Pathway Charts (PDF File)
G: Behavior Pathway Charts (PDF File)
CECP, 1998
Part III: Creating Positive Behavioral Intervention Plans and Supports (PDF File)
CECP, 2000
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Jeff Miller, Asst. Prof. School Psychology, Duquesne University, School of Education
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Forms
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Mark Durand, D.B. Crimmins
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Please Note: ANGEL does not recommend the use of any handouts or information without the supervision of a BCBA with experience in the topic.
Functional Assessment
- Behavior Lesson Plan
- Complete Intake Assessment
- Five General Steps To A Functional Analysis
- Functional Analysis Interview
- Functional Analysis Screening Tool
- Functional Assessment Summary
- Functional Manipulation Interval Recording
- How To Conduct A Functional Assessment
- On Site Interview
- Problem Behavior Protocol
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Forms from CECP
A: Scatterplots (PDF File)
B: ABC Charts (PDF File)
C: Functional Assessment Interview Forms (PDF File)
D: Sample Teacher and Student Interviews (PDF File)
E: Problem Behavior Questionnaire (PDF File)
F: Behavior Pathway Charts (PDF File)
G: Behavior Pathway Charts (PDF File)
CECP, 1998
Part III: Creating Positive Behavioral Intervention Plans and Supports (PDF File)
CECP, 2000
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Texts
$ O'Neill, R.E., Horner, R.H., Albin, R.W., Storey, K., Sprague, J.R. (1996)
Functional Assessment and Program Development for Problem Behavior:
A Practical Handbook. 2nd. Edition.
Wadsworth Publishing.
Available at Amazon.com
FREE Functional Assessment Observation Form
$ Conducting School-Based Functional Behavioral Assessments: A Practitioner's Guide (Paperback) - AMAZON
T. Steuart Watson, Mark W. Steege
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Research Articles
Hanley, G. P., Iwata, B.A., and McCord, B.E. (2003). Functional analysis of problems behavior: A review. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 36, 147-185
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2/17/08
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