Functional Behavioral Assessment and Function-Based Intervention: An Effective, Practical Approach

by John Umbreit, Jolenea Ferro, Carl Liaupsin

Written by leading authorities in the field, this book presents a complete system for conducting functional behavioral assessments, developing effective interventions, and implementing and monitoring those interventions. It provides a decision-model and detailed explanation of how to develop interventions that are linked directly to the function of the behavior. This text also translates evidence-based practices into concrete steps and activities, and covers topics in the natural order in which key tasks are performed. Functional Behavioral Assessment and Function-Based Intervention uses a consistent format in each chapter that includes expected outcomes, a summary of key steps and activities, and exercises designed to improve mastery, as well as including numerous examples to illustrate important concepts and methods.

Genres: Education

336 pages, Paperback

First published April 14, 2006

Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very useful book for FBAs. Anyone involved or interested in ABA should read this.

[Kristen Luppino · Rating 4 out of 5]

VERY helpful book on FBAs and BIPs...lots of great info!