Functional Behavior Assessments Adapted from work by the OSEP center on PBIS

IDEA makes it an imperative The IEP team, “should explore the need for strategies and support systems to address any behavior that may impede the learning of the child with the disability or the learning of his or her peer”

What is FBA?

Children display behavior for a specific reason.

What is FBA? Children display behavior for a specific reason. Our task is to figure out why

What is FBA? Children display behavior for a specific reason. Our task is to figure out why A FBA is a strategic tool

What is FBA? In a nutshell, FBA is – A systematic problem-solving process

What is FBA? In a nutshell, FBA is – A systematic problem-solving process – to identify the (function) of specific behavior

What is FBA? In a nutshell, FBA is – A systematic problem-solving process – to identify the (function) of specific behavior – Used to help problem solving teams

Why use FBA? focus on factors that initiate, sustain, or end the behavior

Why use FBA? focus on factors that initiate, sustain, or end the behavior Similar looking behaviors may be created differently

Why use FBA? focus on factors that initiate, sustain, or end the behavior Similar looking behaviors may be created differently a)what the student "gets" or b)what the student “avoids”

Rule “You should not propose to reduce a problem behavior without also identifying alternative, desired behaviors a person should perform instead of problem behavior” (O’Neill et al., 1997, p. 71).

Setting Events

Identify Antecedents

Setting Events Identify Antecedents Detail the Problem Behavior Desired or acceptable Alternative

Setting Events Identify Antecedents Consequences (function) Detail the Problem Behavior Desired or acceptable Alternative Typical Consequence

When Sequoia misses her 12:30 medication & teachers present multiple task demands, she makes negative self-statements & writes profane language on her assignments. Teaching staff typically send her to the office with a discipline referral for being disrespectful.

Setting event Misses 12:30 medication

When Sequoia misses her 12:30 medication & teachers present multiple task demands, she makes negative self-statements & writes profane language on her assignments. Teaching staff typically send her to the office with a discipline referral for being disrespectful. Setting eventAntecedent Misses 12:30 medication Teachers make multiple task demands

When Sequoia misses her 12:30 medication & teachers present multiple task demands, she makes negative self-statements & writes profane language on her assignments. Teaching staff typically send her to the office with a discipline referral for being disrespectful. Setting eventAntecedentResponse Misses 12:30 medication Teachers make multiple task demands Sequoia makes negative self- statements & writes profane language

When Sequoia misses her 12:30 medication & teachers present multiple task demands, she makes negative self-statements & writes profane language on her assignments. Teaching staff typically send her to the office with a discipline referral for being disrespectful. Setting eventAntecedentResponseConsequence Misses 12:30 medication Teachers make multiple task demands Sequoia makes negative self- statements & writes profane language Teacher sends Sequoia to office for being disrespectful

When Sequoia misses her 12:30 medication & teachers present multiple task demands, she makes negative self-statements & writes profane language on her assignments. Teaching staff typically send her to the office with a discipline referral for being disrespectful. Setting eventAntecedentResponseConsequence Misses 12:30 medication Teachers make multiple task demands Sequoia makes negative self- statements & writes profane language Teacher sends Sequoia to office for being disrespectful Avoid difficult tasks

Setting eventAntecedentResponseConsequence Cesar has dyed his hair three colors & is teased several times by his friends before class. When he enters the class, his teacher stares at his hair. Caesar immediately says “what the f*#! are you staring at?” His teacher immediately sends him to in-school detention.

Setting eventAntecedentResponseConsequence Caesar is teased several times about his hair by his friends before class Cesar has dyed his hair three colors & is teased several times by his friends before class. When he enters the class, his teacher stares at his hair. Caesar immediately says “what the f*#! are you staring at?” His teacher immediately sends him to in-school detention.

Setting eventAntecedentResponseConsequence Caesar is teased several times about his hair by his friends before class His teacher stares at his hair in class Cesar has dyed his hair three colors & is teased several times by his friends before class. When he enters the class, his teacher stares at his hair. Caesar immediately says “what the f*#! are you staring at?” His teacher immediately sends him to in-school detention.

Setting eventAntecedentResponseConsequence Caesar is teased several times about his hair by his friends before class His teacher stares at his hair in class Caesar asks his teacher what she’s staring at Cesar has dyed his hair three colors & is teased several times by his friends before class. When he enters the class, his teacher stares at his hair. Caesar immediately says “what the f*#! are you staring at?” His teacher immediately sends him to in-school detention.

Setting eventAntecedentResponseConsequence Caesar is teased several times about his hair by his friends before class His teacher stares at his hair in class Caesar asks his teacher what she’s staring at Cesar has dyed his hair three colors & is teased several times by his friends before class. When he enters the class, his teacher stares at his hair. Caesar immediately says “what the f*#! are you staring at?” His teacher immediately sends him to in-school detention. removal

Setting eventAntecedentResponseConsequence Caesar is teased several times about his hair by his friends before class His teacher stares at his hair in class Caesar asks his teacher what she’s staring at Cesar has dyed his hair three colors & is teased several times by his friends before class. When he enters the class, his teacher stares at his hair. Caesar immediately says “what the f*#! are you staring at?” His teacher immediately sends him to in-school detention. removal Avoid attention

Setting eventAntecedentResponseConsequence When his teacher asks him what the capitol city of a country is, Napoleon gives the correct answers. His teacher praises his correct answer, & tells him he may work by himself or a friend on the rest of the assignment.

The real world is never simple… 1.gain attention 2.avoid instruction 3.seek excitement

The more complicated world of FBA 1.Identify the problem behavior 2.Collect multiple data points 3.Analyze the data 4.Make determinations & hypotheses about the function 5.Develop & implement a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) 6.Evaluate progress & follow-up