Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) Questions and Answers Graded A

Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) Questions and Answers Graded A Conducting an FBA (6 steps) 1. Describe problem behavior in Observable, Measurable terms 2. Perform assessment (e.g. Review of records, conduct systematic behav. observ., interview student, parent and teacher; and use other assessments as necessary 3. Eval. assessment results to identify patterns that may indicate purpose or cause of behavior 4. Develop hypothesis to explain relationship between problem behavior and situation in which the problem occurs 5. Formulate a Behavior Support Plan (BIP). Implement the plan. Assess for treatment fidelity 6. Eval. the effectiveness of intervention plan. Periodically interview, observe, and assess to determine if plan is working IDEA requires an FBA when? student's disability impedes learning (i.e., destructive, aggressive, non compliant, or disruptive behavior directed towards self, others, objects; and/or when student's disability becomes subject of school disciplinary proceedings Involved informants Parents and teachers FBA process Design Implementation Progress monitoring Program modification FBA used when? -Can be used during intervention process (prior to referral) and -In determination of eligibility form special education FBA must be performed when? 1) A change of placement is being considered 2) When IEP team determines that behavior is manifestation of student's disability, a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) must also be implemented