The first three steps in an FBA are to identify and define the problem and replace the behavior. This step is important so the person collecting the data for the student is observing the correct behaviors. The second step is to collect the data. By doing this is shows when the behaviors occur, where they were when it happened, how often/long they happen. Step three is to identify the function of the behavior. Creating a chart when the behaviors happen helps to determine if the behavior is to avoid tasks or obtain things such as attention, sensory issues, or items/games they can receive.
