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Methods and Outcomes

  1. Definition of functional assessment

    1. Identify events that predict occurrence and nonoccurrence of problem behavior

    2. Identify the consequences maintaining problem behavior

  2. Outcomes of functional assessment

    1. Provide description of problem behaviors

    2. Identify events, times, and situations that predict problem behavior
      1. Antecedents
      2. Setting events

    3. Identify consequences maintaining problem behavior

    4. Develop hypothesis

    5. Confirm summary statements using direct observation

  3. Functional assessment process

    1. Process oriented approach

    2. Complexity

  4. Types of functional assessment methods

    1. Indirect assessment methods
      1. Interviews
      2. Record reviews
      3. Quality of life measures
      4. Checklists and questionnaires

    2. Direct assessment methods
      1. Scatter plot
      2. Frequency/Duration/Intensity

  5. Functional analysis

    1. Definition

    2. Difference between functional assessment and functional analysis

  6. Developing a hypothesis statement

    1. Elements of a hypothesis statement
      1. Setting event
      2. Antecedent
      3. Behavior
      4. Consequence

    2. Building a hypothesis statement

  7. Before beginning a functional assessment

    1. Rule out medical and/or physical problems

    2. Begin person-centered planning process

  8. Indirect assessment methods

    1. Interviews

    2. Record reviews

    3. Quality of life measures

    4. Checklists and questionnaires


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