A Functional Behavior Assessment is a tool used to diagnose and remedy negative behaviors in children. The FBA is created to figure out why certain behaviors are happening and what teachers, staff, and parents can do to help that student. The main steps when formulating an FBA are: define the behavior, gather and analyze information, find out the reason for the behavior, and make a plan. FBA's are not used for every student, but are more common in students receiving special education services or students that have been disciplined and removed from school. It is the goal of the group putting together the FBA to find the root cause of the behavior and correct it.
