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FBAs & BIPs Presented by Kelleah Lewis & Melissa Myers

Agenda & Expectations  Practice identifying key components of an FBA  Create your own FBA (by identifying the nature of the current reinforcer  Be able to apply information from FBA to the writing of a BIP (e.g. choosing appropriate replacement behavior that serves the same function or meets the same need)

Functional Behavior Assessments The purpose of conducting an FBA is to help the team collaboratively develop an effective Behavior Plan that meets a student’s individual needs The purpose of conducting an FBA is to help the team collaboratively develop an effective Behavior Plan that meets a student’s individual needs The goal is to identify the nature of the current reinforcer, in other words, how does this behavior fulfill a student need The goal is to identify the nature of the current reinforcer, in other words, how does this behavior fulfill a student need The goal is not to suppress inappropriate behavior; it is to increase positive prosocial behaviors –Eric Hartwig The goal is not to suppress inappropriate behavior; it is to increase positive prosocial behaviors –Eric Hartwig

FBA: Behavior Choose those 1 to 3 behaviors that are the most problematic Choose those 1 to 3 behaviors that are the most problematic Be specific when identifying behavior Be specific when identifying behavior

Model: Behavior Behavior Noncompliance as manifested by running through the halls, saying “I don’t have to listen to you” and by hiding in the bathroom. Create BIP for Target Behavior Create BIP for Target Behavior

Guided Practice: Behavior Think of a student that you work with or have worked with Think of a student that you work with or have worked with Identify one of the student’s behaviors that is / or was especially challenging Identify one of the student’s behaviors that is / or was especially challenging Complete the “Behavior” section of your blank FBA Complete the “Behavior” section of your blank FBA Remember to be concrete & specific Remember to be concrete & specific

FBA: Triggers Triggers are those factors which may cause and/or result in display of the identified behaviors Triggers are those factors which may cause and/or result in display of the identified behaviors Triggers may be direct or indirect Triggers may be direct or indirect Some examples may include: Some examples may include: Inability to do task or perception that he/she cannot do task Inability to do task or perception that he/she cannot do task Sensory needs (need for movement, hunger etc.) Sensory needs (need for movement, hunger etc.) Change or challenges at home Change or challenges at home

FBA: Setting Factors Time of day Time of day Day of the week Day of the week Class / subject Class / subject Period Period Teacher Teacher Structured v. unstructured times (classroom v. halls) Structured v. unstructured times (classroom v. halls)

Data Collection To determine triggers, setting factors & functions:  Conduct observations  Interview the student  Interview parents, teachers or other staff  Use questionnaires, checklists or rating scales  Review previous records  Track & review other behavioral data

Model: Triggers & Setting Factors Triggers Setting Factors -Transition between regular ed. & special ed. -Need for bathroom & drink -Hallways-Recess -Unstructured setting

Guided Practice: Triggers & Setting Factors Now, based on the behavior you identified on your own FBA, list possible triggers & setting factors Now, based on the behavior you identified on your own FBA, list possible triggers & setting factors Note: For today you will do this based on information you already have. However, in practice, a team would utilize a number of methods to gather data over a period of time. Note: For today you will do this based on information you already have. However, in practice, a team would utilize a number of methods to gather data over a period of time.

FBA: Function of Behavior Common Functions Include: Avoidance (can’t do or won’t do) Avoidance (can’t do or won’t do) Power & Control (including revenge, perceived justice) Power & Control (including revenge, perceived justice) Attention (adult, peer or both) Attention (adult, peer or both) When kids misbehave, they are communicating in the only way that they know how. They are telling us a need is unfilled or trying to meet the need themselves

Guided Practice: Function Based on your identified behavior, the triggers, setting factors & your own expertise: List the possible function(s)

Now you can do the BIP! Now that the team has conducted an FBA, you can begin to identify possible interventions. As you construct the BIP, remember:  The FBA is the basis or backbone of the BIP  The team must identify a realistic, practical replacement behavior that meets the same need or function

Implementation of BIP Even the most effective BIP will not change the behavior dramatically in a short period Even the most effective BIP will not change the behavior dramatically in a short period Often, with an effective plan, the behavior gets worse before it gets better Often, with an effective plan, the behavior gets worse before it gets better Many experts say it takes 6 weeks for real behavior change to take place Many experts say it takes 6 weeks for real behavior change to take place It’s crucial for the team to implement the plan consistently & with integrity for several weeks It’s crucial for the team to implement the plan consistently & with integrity for several weeks

Reflect / Evaluate  3 Things that you learned or liked  2 Suggestions for improvement  1 Lingering Question Thanks for your time!