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Keywords
Behavioral assessment of children -- Middle West; Problem children -- Education -- Middle West;
Abstract
Challenging behaviors at school inte1fere with a student's ability to effectively learn. In these situations behavioral assessments are frequently conducted and current practice adamantly supports the use of functional behavioral assessments (FBA) in addressing challenging behaviors among students. This study examines the assessment methods and personnel most frequently included in the FBA process in a Midwestern regional education agency through the review of completed assessments in a one year period. The results of this study suggest that record reviews and observations are utilized in the majority of the cases as part of the assessment process, along with an interview and other behavior data not further specified. Research suggests that assessments incorporating data from multiple methods enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of the FBAs and behavior intervention plans (BIPs), yet the majority of the cases reviewed included data from two or fewer different RIOT (Review, Interview, Observe, Test) sources. School psychologists, general education teachers, and special education teachers were involved in the FBA process most frequently and parents were involved in a smaller number of cases. Implications for practice are discussed.
Year of Submission
2011
Degree Name
Specialist in Education
Department
Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations
First Advisor
Kerri Clopton
Second Advisor
Charlotte M. Haselhuhn
Third Advisor
Susan Etscheidt
Date Original
2011
Object Description
1 PDF file (67 leaves)
Copyright
©2011 Hannah Louise Robson
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Robson, Hannah Louise, "Functional behavior assessment: Procedures, components, and personnel" (2011). Dissertations and Theses @ UNI. 1458.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/etd/1458
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