help with SE 401 discussion
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Appendix D
Functional Behavior Assessment Form
FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT
Part One: Assessing the Behavior
1. Specific Target Behavior (include topography; include frequency, duration, or intensity)
2. Setting(s) in Which Behavior Occurs
3. Activities during Which the Behavior Occurs
4. Time of Day Behavior Occurs
5. Person(s) Around Whom the Behavior Occurs
6. Factors That Appear to Set Off or Precede the Behavior
Teacher Factors Task Explanation Performance Feedback Lesson Presentation Teacher Reprimand Teacher Praise Individual Attention Lack of Attention Task Demands Teacher Request Consequence Imposed for Negative
Behavior Other
Peer Factors Peer Attention (Positive) Peer Attention (Negative) Other
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Setting Factors Transition (Task; Routine) Transition (Setting; Routine) Transition (Task; Unexpected) Transition (Setting; Unexpected) Elevated Noise Levels Presence of Unfamiliar Adults Presence of Unfamiliar Peers Other
7. Factors That Appear to Be Present When the Behavior Occurs
Student Factors Drowsy/Sleepy Appearance Physical Complaints (e.g., hunger, pain) Disturbed Affect ( e.g., sad, angry) Excessive Motor Activity Other
Setting Factors Independent Seat Work Group Instruction Crowded Setting One-to-One Instruction Unstructured Setting Unstructured Activity Other
8. Factors That Appear to Follow the Behavior
Teacher Factors Teacher Reprimand Teacher Praise Task Removal Withdrawal of Attention Teacher Warning Time-Out Response Cost Sent to Office Communication with Parent Predetermined Contingency Imposed In-School Suspension Out-of-School Suspension Other
Peer Factors Peer Attention (Positive) Peer Attention (Negative) Other
9. Behavioral Intent or Function(s) That the Behavior Appeared to Serve
Power Control Over Teachers Over Peers Over Parents Other
Escape/Avoidance From an Activity/Task From a Person From the Classroom From the School
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Other Attention
Teacher Peer Parent Other
Expression of Self Gratification (Self-Reward) Acceptance/Affiliation (More Formal Than Immediate Peer Attention) Justice/Revenge Other
Part Two: Formulation of Hypotheses
Based on Information from Part One:
1. What Appears to Be the Predominant Setting/Activity in Which the Behavior Occurs?
2. What Time(s) of Day Does the Behavior Typically Occur?
3. Around What Person(s) Does the Behavior Typically Occur?
4. What Seems to Immediately Precede or Set Off the Behavior?
5. What Seems to Be the Immediate Consequence of the Behavior?
6. What Function or Purpose Does the Behavior Seem to Serve?
Functional Hypothesis
Indicate both (a) the conditions in which the behavior occurs and (b) the function that the behavior seems to serve.
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Part Three: Development of Behavior Intervention Plan
Prevention of Behavior
Based on the available information, list steps that could be taken to prevent the target behavior from occurring (e.g., avoidance of certain tasks and/or types of instructional delivery, searing arrangement)
Replacement Behavior
Based on the available information, what behavior needs to be taught to allow the student to have a successful adaptation (e.g. requesting assistance to replace tantruming as a means of gathering attention)
Identification of Reinforcers
List all reinforcers, including preferred activities that are appropriate for this student
Implementation of Behavior Intervention Plan
Goal
Prevention Strategies for Target Behavior
Strategy Date Person(s) Responsible Outcome
Intervention Strategies for Replacement Behavior
Strategy Date Person(s) Responsible Outcome
Criteria for Program Discontinuation
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