Functional Assessment To Prevent And Remediate Challenging Behavior In School Settings: Strategies To Prevent And Remediate Challenging Behavior In School Settings

by Lynette K. Chandler, Carol M. Dahlquist

Written for special and general educators, consultants, therapists, administrators, and families who work with students and children with behavior concerns, Functional Strategies to Prevent and Remediate Challenging Behavior in School Settings presents a functional assessment model based on a naturalistic and team-based approach in averting and resolving inappropriate behavior in school settings.
Taking a comprehensive and positive approach to managing behavior, this practical book provides useful applications to assist education professionals and families in selecting detailed interventions to address challenging behavior. Through these positive interventions, appropriate behavior is supported, replacing challenging behavior.

352 pages, Paperback

First published September 28, 2001

Reviews

[Etta G · Rating 5 out of 5]

I honestly think I read more of this textbook than I have for any of my other grad school books, even though I didn’t finish the last two chapters because it’s May and I work in an elementary school so who has time for reading

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is helpful in understanding challenging behaviors that students may exhibit in schools. Chandler & Dahlquist demonstrate that the function (or purpose) of the child's behavior is desirable to them, even if that means a trip to the principal's office or a time-out. Therefore, an analysis and examination of students' setting events, antecedents (triggers), and consequences helps teachers to prevent and remediate challenging behavior, and encourage appropriate behavior. I would recommend this text to anyone who needs a comprehensive view on classroom management and techniques to create a positive, engaging learning environment.