Getting To Know The Functional Behavior Assessment Steps

By Shirley Wagner


Many grown-ups take their time trying to study the young people around them. It is easier for them to notice any unusual changes that may occur. Involving them in activities give them an opportunity to assess their character and determine if there is need to raise the alarm. Functional behavior assessment steps are then implemented if the need arises.

The initial step involves paying attention to the person in question and determining any unusual changes in character. The change must be one that is most likely to be causing problems to the mental and emotional growth of this person. This founds the focus point of the tests. An example of this is any form of repetitive or disruptive attitudes that seem to be persistent.

The frequency of the character or attitude being at its highest should be determined to be able to gauge whether anything in particular triggers it. In case it is threatening to land the individual in self-inflicted pain or any unsafe doings, then it is advisable that they are addressed immediately before any further assessments. The intensity of the behavior must be carefully monitored.

The urge to feel accepted among peers or to grasp the attention of an individual is one of the most common triggers of these character changes. You must, therefore, find a way to subject them a little bit into this kind of situation to learn what exactly they want to achieve and how far they can go to get it. Once you have this information, then you have enough base to proceed to the next procedure.

A hypothetical scenario can be arrived at once it is known what the change is targeted at. By looking at how they behave when they are around the people they are seeking to be with or be liked by, then possible solutions can readily be determined. You may even go a further step and be the one putting them in these scenarios to achieve the primary goal.

With the above, you are now at a position where you can proceed to seek the intervention of any necessary persons to have an impact on the character gradually. If any positive change is noted, then collecting data on progress is vital. The data collected here, however, is much less and is done with slightly less intensity as was done during collection of baseline data.

Among the principles of understanding and successfully managing character, change is the proper interpretation of the impact of the selected approach to the individual in question. A reinforced approach will undoubtedly result in a worsened character. Since you have already learned a few things about the person you are dealing with, then you ought to be in a position to know how best to handle the situation.

The whole process and approaches must be aimed at achieving the desired change. For individuals with mental conditions or autism, the communication abilities may be a challenge to the progress and success of the procedure, but an expert should be able to come up with a way to tackle this for the good of everyone involved.




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