What to Expect When Expecting a Functional Behavior Assessment

• By: Melissa L. Olive, PhD, BCBA-D Patrick N. O’Leary, MA, BCBA Abigail V. Holt, MA, BCBA Applied Behavioral Strategies, LLC
• April 1st, 2015
• assessment, Behavior Intervention Plan, BIP, data analysis, data collection, FBA
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In 1994, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandated the use of Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) under certain conditions for special education students. Today, FBA is used to set the foundation for treatment of challenging behaviors in schools, homes, group homes for adults...

Challenging Behavior at School: Using a Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan

• By: Meir Flancbaum, PsyD Elena Zaklis MA, BCBA Michael Selbst, PhD, BCBA-D Behavior Therapy Associates
• April 1st, 2015
• assessment, Behavior Intervention Plan, functional behavior assessment, school
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When addressing behavior problems, a careful assessment provides the foundation for effective and efficient intervention. Consider the following scenario: After struggling with headaches for nearly a week, you visit a doctor. Following a brief discussion, the doctor suggests brain surgery. While...