Identifying Why Challenging Behavior Occurs: Tips for Prevention

• By: Christina Wood, MEd, BCBA Jennifer Croner Lauriello, MSEd, BCBA, LBS-PA Lehigh University Autism Services
• September 23rd, 2021
• antecedent-based strategies, antecedents, caregivers, challenging behaviors, consequences, data analysis, data collection, Fall 2021 Issue, FBA, functional behavior assessment
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Children with autism often display higher rates of challenging behaviors, including non-compliance, aggression, self-injurious behavior, and socially inappropriate behavior such as disrobing in public, when compared to typically developing peers (Holden & Gitlesen, 2006). It can be difficult...

Improving Communication Skills: Using Behavior Analytic Science Effectively

• By: Cresse Morrell, MS, BCBA, LBA (CT) Milestones Behavioral Services
• April 1st, 2019
• Behavior Analyst, communication, data analysis, manding, program development, spring 2019 issue
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Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often face significant challenges learning socially appropriate and effective communication skills. Because these challenges are present across all ages and stages of development, programming targets can range from communicating basic wants and needs to...

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...