sandy abate

Steps to Completing an FBA

Important steps to an FBA

  • August 23, 2023 at 7:53 AM
  • Visible to group members and anyone with the link
Step 1.  Identify and define the problem and replacement behaviors.  The defining of the behaviors helps the observer to collect data on the correct behavior.

Step 2.  To collect data on the behavior.  This helps provide information on the when, where and how frequently the behavior occurs.  This can be done using checklist and interviews with the student, teachers and parents as well as direct observation i.e. ABC analysis.

Step 3.  Identify the function of the behavior.  Using a functional matrix can be helpful in determining what the behavior is trying to accomplish.  For example, the behavior could be to obtain or avoid certain things like attention or activities.