Functional Behavioral Assessment/Behavior Intervention Plan
Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is a problem-solving process considered for addressing problem behavior. FBA relies on a variety of techniques and strategies to identify the purposes of specific behavior. An FBA should be appropriately integrated throughout the development, review, and revision of a student's IEP. An FBA does not necessarily focus on the behavior itself, but beyond the behavior. It identifies significant, pupil-specific social, affective, cognitive, and/or environmental factors associated with the occurrence (and non-occurence) of specific behaviors. A Functional Behavioral Assessment typically includes 4 or 5 stages to complete. 4 Stages of an FBA are:
1. Hypothesis Development- The behavior is identified in terms that are specific, measurable, and observable. Also, identify when student is or is not engaged in the specific behavior, and the factors that seem to contribute to the behavior.
2. Hypothesis Testing- Conduct experiments. Verify/revise hypotheses by manipulating circumstances and events.
3. Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)- Develop a realistic plan of action. Set goals and objectives, describe direct intervention, list replacement behaviors and how they will be taught, and note changes.
4. Implementation of the Plan- Teach positive alternative behaviors and modify events/circumstances associated with the problem behavior.
Below is a fictional BIP created to practice and fully understand the purpose of a Behavioral Intervention Plan:
1. Hypothesis Development- The behavior is identified in terms that are specific, measurable, and observable. Also, identify when student is or is not engaged in the specific behavior, and the factors that seem to contribute to the behavior.
2. Hypothesis Testing- Conduct experiments. Verify/revise hypotheses by manipulating circumstances and events.
3. Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)- Develop a realistic plan of action. Set goals and objectives, describe direct intervention, list replacement behaviors and how they will be taught, and note changes.
4. Implementation of the Plan- Teach positive alternative behaviors and modify events/circumstances associated with the problem behavior.
Below is a fictional BIP created to practice and fully understand the purpose of a Behavioral Intervention Plan:
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