Functional Behavior Assessment describes a process to develop successful, function-based intervention plans and design maximally effective management programs for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Functional behavior assessment (FBA) is an information-gathering process to identify environmental variables that produce challenging behaviors. This book presents the foundations of FBA, the steps in the FBA process, data-collection procedures to complete an FBA, and guidelines for developing function-based interventions.
Contents
- Introduction
- Assumptions of FBA
- The FBA Process: An Overview
- Collecting FBA Data
- Function-Based Interventions
- Conclusion
The PRO-ED Series on Autism Spectrum Disorders–Second Edition is designed for both professionals and parents. It provides critical information for selecting and using scientifically based methods for intervention with children and adolescents. Written in a quickly accessible, user-friendly style by qualified and experienced professionals, the books discuss and illustrate numerous practical solutions and strategies for working with learners with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders. The books in the series are similar in format and flexible enough to adapt to particular learning situations. Select the specific title needed or order the value saving series combination.