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 ...

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 ...

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.

Dual Language Learners (DLLs) are a growing population in the U.S. school system and increasing numbers of DLLs are referred for the assessment and treatment of problem behaviors. However, limited ...