Assignment Instructions
**Assignment Title:** Functional Behavior Assessment & Prioritization Report
**Objective:** To evaluate challenging behaviors and propose evidence-based
interventions.
**Scenario:** You are an ABA specialist developing a behavioral intervention plan for an 8-
year-old client diagnosed with Autism.
**Requirements:**
- Identify and define three targeted behaviors based on case data.
- Prioritize interventions using Functional Behavior Assessment tools.
- Propose reinforcement strategies aligned with client needs.
**Formatting:** APA, 4–5 pages, minimum three scholarly references.
**Submission:** Submit via the Capella Applied Behavior Analysis portal.
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Prioritizing Behavior
Capella University
PSY7712 Behavior Analytic Assessments
Prioritizing Behavior
Understanding behavior is a pivotal part of Applied Behavior Analysis even more so we as
professionals we must learn to address targeted behaviors within the community in
accordance with the BACB guidelines. Targeting behavior for change is done through
a Functional Behavior Assessment. In this assignment identifying targeted behaviors and
their effect on a client’s skill development is necessary to replace the targeted behavior with
a more appropriate behavior that is socially acceptable. All behaviors must be observable,
measurable, and clearly defined so that intervention can successfully take place.
Selection of Target Behaviors
The behaviors that will be targeted for Jonathan are Self Injurious Behavior, Elopement and
Refusal to follow directions. Jonathan is an 8-year-old child that has been diagnosed with
Autism at the age of 4. Jonathan receives services for his behaviors three times a week at
home and once in the classroom environment. In class Johnathn’s teacher has observed
Jonathan rising from his seat during multiple instruction sessions and leaving the room to
try and exit to go to the playground. Jonathan has also been observed calling out to ask
questions while another student is talking to the teacher. During this behavior Jonathan is
redirected to wait his turn and raise his hand to be called on. At
home Jonathan’s mother reports that when Jonathan cannot have his iPad, he repeatedly
bangs his hand against his head and the behavior does not stop until she physically
restrains Jonathan or gives Jonathan his iPad.
**Assignment Title:** Functional Behavior Assessment & Prioritization Report
**Objective:** To evaluate challenging behaviors and propose evidence-based
interventions.
**Scenario:** You are an ABA specialist developing a behavioral intervention plan for an 8-
year-old client diagnosed with Autism.
**Requirements:**
- Identify and define three targeted behaviors based on case data.
- Prioritize interventions using Functional Behavior Assessment tools.
- Propose reinforcement strategies aligned with client needs.
**Formatting:** APA, 4–5 pages, minimum three scholarly references.
**Submission:** Submit via the Capella Applied Behavior Analysis portal.
1
Prioritizing Behavior
Capella University
PSY7712 Behavior Analytic Assessments
Prioritizing Behavior
Understanding behavior is a pivotal part of Applied Behavior Analysis even more so we as
professionals we must learn to address targeted behaviors within the community in
accordance with the BACB guidelines. Targeting behavior for change is done through
a Functional Behavior Assessment. In this assignment identifying targeted behaviors and
their effect on a client’s skill development is necessary to replace the targeted behavior with
a more appropriate behavior that is socially acceptable. All behaviors must be observable,
measurable, and clearly defined so that intervention can successfully take place.
Selection of Target Behaviors
The behaviors that will be targeted for Jonathan are Self Injurious Behavior, Elopement and
Refusal to follow directions. Jonathan is an 8-year-old child that has been diagnosed with
Autism at the age of 4. Jonathan receives services for his behaviors three times a week at
home and once in the classroom environment. In class Johnathn’s teacher has observed
Jonathan rising from his seat during multiple instruction sessions and leaving the room to
try and exit to go to the playground. Jonathan has also been observed calling out to ask
questions while another student is talking to the teacher. During this behavior Jonathan is
redirected to wait his turn and raise his hand to be called on. At
home Jonathan’s mother reports that when Jonathan cannot have his iPad, he repeatedly
bangs his hand against his head and the behavior does not stop until she physically
restrains Jonathan or gives Jonathan his iPad.
