Conducting School-Based Functional Behavioral Assessments: A Practitioner's Guide

Practical Intervention in the Schools Series

by T. Steuart Watson, Mark W. Steege

This indispensable manual takes school practitioners step by step through conducting functional behavioral assessments and using them to plan effective interventions. The authors present a cogent rationale for the use of functional behavioral assessment (FBA), clearly explaining its advantages over traditional approaches to dealing with problem behavior. Basic terms and procedures are defined and the process of working with individual students is described in depth. Bringing concepts to life with realistic case examples, the authors also include a variety of sample FBA reports and corresponding positive behavior support plans. A Q&A chapter offers straightforward answers to practitioners' frequently asked questions. Perhaps most important, the volume provides all of the tools needed to complete a reliable and valid FBA, including forms, questionnaires, and worksheets, with a large-size format and lay-flat binding for ease of photocopying.

Genres: Education

246 pages, Paperback

First published July 6, 2015

Reviews

[Nicole King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good information to learn how to conduct functional behavioral assessments.

[Robert M. Pomeranz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phenomenal resource

This book has clear, applicable examples of FBA concepts, humorous and engaging writing style, provides abundant resources to further learning, and is hands down the most quintessential resource for understanding FBAs and their applications.

[Mandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

For the most part it's an excellent text. Lots of great information that is very useful. At times it's a bit convoluted though, so I couldn't give it the full 5 star rating.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

The cliff notes version of the fundamentals to FBAs. Great reference for your shelf.