Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published online 2017-12
Special Considerations for Using Functional Behavior Assessment and Functionally-Indicated Interventions With Students in Alternative Educational Settings
Functional behavior assessment (FBA) is the process of collecting data to determine the function of an individual’s behavior to develop a functionally-indicated behavioral intervention (BIP). Special adaptations may be needed to conduct FBA and implement BIPs in alternative educational settings. In this article, we highlight suggestions for adaptation centered around data, systems, and practices.
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