Lecture on Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)

Introduction

• Presenter: Luke
• Topic: Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)
• Context: Special Education Decoded

Definition and Purpose of FBAs

• FBA (Functional Behavior Assessment):
  • A process to identify behaviors interfering with a child's educational progress.
  • Focuses on specific target behaviors, purpose, and maintaining factors.
  • Integral part of the Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) process.

When is an FBA Necessary?

• Required when:
  • Specific behavior disrupts academic progress of a child or peers.
  • Repeated behavior escalates over time and becomes a continuous concern.

Why is an FBA Important?

• Four main reasons:
  1. Identifies specific behaviors impacting academic progress.
  2. Part of creating a behavior intervention plan (BIP).
  3. Helps parents and teachers focus on positive outcomes.
  4. Aids in building relationships.

Overview of the FBA Process

1. Identify Severity of Behavior:

   • Involves parents and behavior support team or child study support team.

2. Assessment Path:

   • Less severe behaviors: Observations and verbal prompts, leading to a written plan.
   • More severe behaviors: Involves five steps:
     • Define target behavior.
     • Data collection over several weeks.
     • Develop hypothesis.
     • Set up interventions.
     • Evaluate plan effectiveness.

Differentiating Factors Based on Severity

• Factors affecting the process:
  • Time required to complete the FBA.
  • Level of detail in the plan.

FBA in the Context of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)

• FBA is the fourth step in creating a BIP.
• Vital for identifying target behaviors.
• Leads to a tailored behavior intervention plan.

Conclusion

• The importance of FBAs in providing relief for children and parents.
• Encouragement to subscribe and share the video.
• Call for feedback and engagement with the community.
• Gratitude expressed by the team at specialedresource.com.