Lauren Hearne

Steps to Completing an FBA

First 3 Steps to an FBA

  • May 21, 2023 at 5:58 PM
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Step 1: Clearly define the behavior. This step is important because in order to fix a problem, the school must know exactly what the problem is. It is important to use many details and not words like "disruptive".

Step 2: Collect data on the behaviors. It is important to know exactly when, where, and how the behaviors are occurring. Data collectors should pay special attention to events that happen directly before and after the behavior, this can help them identify the root cause. 

Step 3: Identify the function of the behavior. This step is extremely important because in order to fix a problem, we must know what it is first. Step 3 identifies the "why".