The functional assessment tests the level of care necessary for patients who require long-term care. Most functional assessment tests are face-to-face interviews in the patient’s home.

While functional behavior assessment (FBA) has been a part of special education law and embedded in Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) since 1997, a precise definition of what actions ...

An Overview of Conducting a Functional Assessment of Challenging Behaviors By: MaryAnn Demchak & Jill Grattan Step 1: Identify challenging behaviors Use structured interviews to identify the behavior ...

Functional behavioral assessment (FBA) of aggressive and negative behaviors that lead to suspension and expulsion is mandated for students with disabilities in the Individuals with Disabilities ...