1. Functional Assessments

2. Three Types of Assessments Functional Analysis Descriptive Assessment Indirect Assessment

3. Functional Analysis A method used to determine the function of problem behavior Problem behavior Self-stimulation Swiping materials Hitting, kicking, spitting Non-compliance Inappropriate vocalizations Any disruptive behaviors

4. Functions Attention (positive or negative) Reinforcers (tangibles-toys or food) Automatic positive reinforcement (self-stimulatory/stereotyped) Escape (escape from demands)

5. Different Conditions in an FA Four Typical Conditions Alone Contingent Attention toys Contingent Escape work Control Condition Christmas time

6. Purpose of an FA Once we know the function, we can design a specific intervention to address the problem behavior Escape-Teach to request a break Attention- NCR

7. The End Questions Or Comments?