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attention,lets take a walk down to the office & have a little chat with the Principal.
Functional Approach?
What is FBA?
Problem-solving process for addressing student problem behavior Varied techniques & strategies to identify the purposes (function) of specific behavior Used to help problem solving teams select interventions to address the problem behavior
What is FBA?
Fundamental Rule
You should not propose to reduce a problem behavior without also identifying alternative, desired behaviors person should perform instead of problem behavior (ONeill et
al., 1997, p. 71).
6 Steps of FBA
1. Identify the Problem 2. Collect Data using Multiple Assessments 3. Analyze the Data 4. Make Determinations & Hypotheses 5. Develop & Implement a Behavior Implement Plan 6. Evaluate Progress & Follow-up as Necessary
The students does not know how to perform the desired skill.
The student knows the desired skill but is unable to perform the skill on a consistent basis.
Identifying the Problem: Important Question Is the problem behavior linked to a skill deficit?
Is there evidence to suggest that the student does not know how to perform the skill and therefore cannot? Does the student understand the behavioral expectations for the situation?
It is very useful to compare the interviews of the adults who have direct contact with the child and the child him/herself, in order to gain perspective on those things that may be similar in nature.
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Test Hypotheses
Example: Daryl calls out during instruction. A functional behavioral assessment might reveal the function of the behavior is to gain attention (e.g., verbal approval of classmates), avoid instruction (e.g., difficult assignment), seek excitement (i.e., external stimulation), or both to gain attention and avoid a low-interest subject.
Behavior Intervention Plans must be monitored and data collected and recorded on a regular basis. Decisions must be made by the team as to what is working and what is not working.
For those strategies that are not working, the team must modify and/or change the plan to try something else.
6 Steps of FBA
1. Identify the Problem 2. Collect Data using Multiple Assessments 3. Analyze the Data 4. Make Determinations & Hypotheses 5. Develop & Implement a Behavior Implement Plan 6. Evaluate Progress & Follow-up as Necessary
Case Study
Using the six steps of FBA, please identify possible interventions for each step. Please be a specific as possible.
Jaron is failing three classes. He does not complete his homework and rarely participates in class discussions. Jaron is not outspoken, but he tends to get verbally aggressive when his teachers ask him about his work or when he is confronted by peers. Jarons mother reports that he is helpful at home and that he has always been a quiet child.
Summary
Functional Behavior Assessment is a tool used to make decisions about why behaviors are occurring.
It is necessary in order to change behavior to develop appropriate Behavior Intervention Plans and utilize those plans on a consistent basis over a reasonable amount of time.