The first three steps to create an FBA are as follows:
1.) Clearly identify and define the problem and replacement behaviors. This is important because it ensures that any observer who collects the data is observing and measuring the correct behaviors.
2.) Collect Data on the behaviors. This will provide information on when, where, how frequently and how long the target behavior is occurring. This can be done using checklists, interviews, and direct observation.
3.) Identify the function of the behavior. The team needs to determine whether the function of the behavior serves to either obtain or avoid things like attention, tangible items or activities.
All of these steps are important because when creating an intervention plan, we need to make sure that the intervention matching the function of the behavior in order to be effective and reduce/change the behavior.
1.) Clearly identify and define the problem and replacement behaviors. This is important because it ensures that any observer who collects the data is observing and measuring the correct behaviors.
2.) Collect Data on the behaviors. This will provide information on when, where, how frequently and how long the target behavior is occurring. This can be done using checklists, interviews, and direct observation.
3.) Identify the function of the behavior. The team needs to determine whether the function of the behavior serves to either obtain or avoid things like attention, tangible items or activities.
All of these steps are important because when creating an intervention plan, we need to make sure that the intervention matching the function of the behavior in order to be effective and reduce/change the behavior.