Assignment 1
For Assignments 1 and 2 in this course, you will be conducting a hypothetical Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) based on the Case Study.
In Assignment 1, you will conduct the indirect assessment portion of the FBA.
In Assignment 2, you will conduct a direct assessment and write a hypothesis statement.
Be sure to watch the lecture by Dr. Michael Weinberg on “How to Use Common Functional Assessment Tools: the MAS, QABF, FAI, and FAOF” before completing this assignment.
Specific directions for Assignment 1:
(1) Review the Case Study. Then write 2 paragraphs that discuss the following:
a) A brief case summary, starting with a description of the person whose behavior is to be addressed.
b) List the behavior(s) to be targeted for change.
Note: Avoid the use of generic terms (such as “inappropriate behavior”) or references to functions (such as “escape behavior”) because you have not yet identified the function of the target behavior.
c) Provide an operational definition (including situational context if relevant) of each behavior to be changed, using observable, measurable terms.
d) Provide a rationale for changing the behavior(s). (Why is it important? What is the social significance of the behavior(s)?)
(2) Administer an indirect assessment using a standardized functional assessment tool.
a) Choose one from the following standardized assessments:
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Link to video explaining how to score |
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b) Identify 2 people involved with the child to complete the assessment tool (e.g., family members, teachers, paraprofessionals, etc.) and explain why you selected them.
c) Pretend that you administer the standardized assessment to each of the people you selected and fill out the forms with hypothetical data.
d) Analyze your hypothetical data by following the instructions on how to score the data for the assessment you selected (for the MAS or QABF) and then writing a detailed summary of the findings (for the MAS, QABF, or FAI). (Note: You do NOT have to come up with an actual hypothesized function of the behavior yet because you will do that in Assignment 2 after you complete the direct descriptive assessment. Only summarize your findings so far for this assignment.)
Be sure to turn in your completed assessments.
Please note: Your assignment should be submitted in a Word Document format using Times New Roman 12. The assignment must use APA format (see link to APA publication style in the course site resources.) Please include an appropriate heading on your paper and references (at least 3 references) to support methods or procedures used.
Please be sure to save your work using the naming convention:
Student last name, first name, ABA 503 Assignment 1