The first 3 steps of creating an FBA are used to determine a behavior's function.
Step 1 is to clearly identify and define problem and replacement behaviors so that when data is collected through observation, the correct behaviors are being measured.
Step 2 is to use checklists, interviews, or direct student observations such as ABC analysis (Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequences) to collect data on when, where, how frequently, and for how long the target behavior occurs.
Step 3 is to identify the function of the behavior (to obtain attention, obtain tangible items, avoid activities, or sensory conditions)
These first 3 steps are important because the intervention must match the same function of the behavior in order to be effective.
Step 1 is to clearly identify and define problem and replacement behaviors so that when data is collected through observation, the correct behaviors are being measured.
Step 2 is to use checklists, interviews, or direct student observations such as ABC analysis (Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequences) to collect data on when, where, how frequently, and for how long the target behavior occurs.
Step 3 is to identify the function of the behavior (to obtain attention, obtain tangible items, avoid activities, or sensory conditions)
These first 3 steps are important because the intervention must match the same function of the behavior in order to be effective.