ABA Inside Track Episode 208 - Functional Behavior Assessments in Schools
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Jul 13, 2022 Discover the challenges of conducting functional behavior assessments in schools and the practical pressures professionals face. The hosts delve into research on effective FBA methods, discussing the balance between thoroughness and timeliness. There are hot takes on using descriptive assessments and critiques of rigid evaluation hierarchies. Plus, hear insights on improving classroom dynamics, using tailored interventions, and understanding when FBAs might be unnecessary. A fascinating exploration of making assessments effective in public education!
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Let The Interview Drive Feasibility Decisions
- Use the interview to decide who will run the analysis, where it will occur, and whether an FA is feasible.
- Consider structural analyses and instructional match before defaulting to analog FA.
Adapt FA Type To School Constraints
- Address common barriers to running FAs by selecting brief, trial-based, or ISCA methods when time, space, or staff are limited.
- Don’t let resource concerns be a blanket excuse; adapt the FA format.
Why Descriptive vs. FA Findings Diverge
- Many practitioners believe descriptive assessments equal FAs, but studies often find low agreement between them.
- Differences may reflect where and how each method is conducted, not that one is always wrong.