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The Teacher's Concise Guide to Functional Behavioral Assessment
Edited by:
- Raymond J. Waller - Troy University, USA, Piedmont College, GA
February 2009 | 136 pages | Corwin
'Offers great suggestions on how to read and interpret important information for children with behavioral issues.'ùRamona Marquez, Director of Special EducationHatch Valley Public Schools, Hatch, NMBecause every behavior has a reason behind ità Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is a highly effective, student-centered approach to improving challenging behavior. The method helps educators figure out why students act the way they do and then make the appropriate environmental or instructional adjustments.Ideal for general and special educators new to FBAs, this concise, accessible guidebook offers a practical overview of how to use classroom and behavioral assessment data to make the learning environment enjoyable for allùincluding the teacher. Readers will learn how to:Identify and understand the underlying factors of challenging behavior Observe, collect, and analyze classroom dataAdopt evidence-based intervention strategies to correct problem behaviorPrepare a proactive plan for serious disruptionsBlending light-hearted humor with personal experiences and case studies, the author provides concrete methods for positive, effective behavioral intervention.
Acknowledgments
About the Author
1. Why FBA?
2. Conjunction Junction, What's the Behavior's Function?
3. Getting Started Through the Back Door: Indirect Assessment
4. Descriptive Analysis
5. Functional Analysis
6. Multiple Functions
7. When to Use What
8. Summarizing and Reporting the Data
9. FBA Within an RTI Framework
10. A Beginner's Look at Function-Based Support Planning
Conclusion
Appendix A: Sample Behaviorial Assessment Interview--Student
Appendix B: Sample Behavior Assessment Summary
Appendix C: Functional Behavioral Assessment Narrative Report
Appendix D: Sample Collaborative Team Activity Guide
Bibliography
Index
“A concise presentation of a challenging topic area in an easy-to-read format for teachers.”
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
"Offers great suggestions on how to read and interpret important information for children with behavioral issues.”
Hatch Valley Public Schools, Hatch, NM
“The information will be helpful to all educators and administrators as they become more responsible for completing FBA and creating BIPs.”
Henry B. Burkland School, Middleboro, MA
"Waller has once again done an excellent job of making applied behavior analysis principles and procedures easily understandable and applicable for special educators.”
Pickens County School District, Jasper, GA