Reference no: EM133738802

You are to discuss how to conduct a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) plan based on the Case Study.

Part 1

Introduction:

Describe in a few sentences:

The behavior(s) targeted for change

The person whose behavior is to be changed in the case study.

A rationale for changing the behavior(s) (i.e., why is it important? i.e., the social significance of behaviors?)

Response Definitions:

Provide an operational definition (including situational context if relevant) of each behavior to be changed based on behavioral methods (i.e., observable and measurable).

Describe each behavior in objective terms so that it can be observed and counted.

Response Measurement:

Explain the following:

Observe and collect data on each behavior (indicate which response(s) dimensions to record and provide a rationale for the selection).

Describe how the data will be summarized (i.e., calculated, graphed, etc.).
Select the observation period and setting (again, with rationale).
Choose the recording method by considering guidelines for selecting continuous recording versus sampling (and for selecting whole vs. partial vs. time sampling).

Part 2

Complete the functional behavior assessment.
A Functional assessment (descriptive analysis) should be conducted for any behavior that is targeted for reduction.
The written FBA plan should contain the following information:

Describe how the descriptive assessment will be conducted using the methods & tools discussed in class or in the text. (see additional information below)

Provide at least one indirect assessment tool you would use.

Provide at least one direct assessment tool you would use.

Give examples of the antecedents and consequences that would be recorded during the functional assessment. Include any relevant data forms.