Topic 10
Function-based Interventions for Schools
The Basics
• Foundations in behavioral theory, applied behavior analysis, & positive behavior support
• Attention to environmental context
• Emphasis on function of behavior
• Focus on teaching effective, efficient, & relevant behaviors
• Attention to behavior of implementers
Federal Policies and Legislation
According to IDEA 2007, as presented by the Council for Exceptional Children, a functional behavior assessment is conducted when a behavior is determined to impede the learning of him/herself and others. A function-based intervention is put into place when the student is non-responsive to primary and secondary positive behaviors supports. The behavior should first be identified; data collected to show that current interventions are not successful, and finally the plan will contain a replacement behavior that can replace the current behavior. The function refers to why the student is doing what they’re doing. There are two major functions; to obtain something or avoid something. The function-based intervention is put into place and monitored to determine if it has replaced the original behavior with a positive or more acceptable behavior that still allows the student to acquire their needs.
ERASE Problem Behaviors
Explain - What is the problem?Function-based Interventions for Schools
The Basics
• Foundations in behavioral theory, applied behavior analysis, & positive behavior support
• Attention to environmental context
• Emphasis on function of behavior
• Focus on teaching effective, efficient, & relevant behaviors
• Attention to behavior of implementers
Federal Policies and Legislation
According to IDEA 2007, as presented by the Council for Exceptional Children, a functional behavior assessment is conducted when a behavior is determined to impede the learning of him/herself and others. A function-based intervention is put into place when the student is non-responsive to primary and secondary positive behaviors supports. The behavior should first be identified; data collected to show that current interventions are not successful, and finally the plan will contain a replacement behavior that can replace the current behavior. The function refers to why the student is doing what they’re doing. There are two major functions; to obtain something or avoid something. The function-based intervention is put into place and monitored to determine if it has replaced the original behavior with a positive or more acceptable behavior that still allows the student to acquire their needs.
ERASE Problem Behaviors
Reason - What is he/she getting out of it or avoiding?
Appropriate - What do you want him/her to do instead?
Support - How can you help this happen more often?
Evaluate - How will you know if it works?
* I thought that this was a very creative mnemonic device to help remember how to help a problem behavior
Websites to See
www.Kipbs.org
www.pbis.org
Additional Resources
Competing Behavior Diagram: The competing behavior diagram is used to determine the setting events, antecedent, and the behavior. From there the team determines what the desired behavior is and the replacement behavior. This allows the team to document what they hypothesize and the effectiveness of the interventions.
FBA Team Steps
Collect information.
Develop testable hypothesis or summary statement.
Collect direct observation data to confirm summary statement.
Develop “competing pathways” summary statement.
Develop BIP.
Develop details & routines for full implementation of BSP.
Develop strategies for monitoring & evaluating implementation of BSP.
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