HELP, questions about functional behavioral assessments

[krh]

Hi!
I am a grad student researching functional behavioral assessments as a final project in a course focusing on children with special needs. As part of the assignment I need to get a brief description from a teacher who has implemented this technique in the classroom. If there is anyone who has, I was just wondering, if you found it helpful in the classroom, what was it like to implement and was it successful. I would truly appreciate any feedback! Thanks!!!!!!

[Unregistered]

I use FBA on a regular basis. Most of the students that are assisgned to my room have been suspended on are placed their as a part of the manifestation. Always rememer that it is "not" the behavior, but the "function" of the behavior. Using a FBA will determine what that function is. In my classroom we do a FBA and a BIP on each student and on each staff. The staff needs to be aware that their/our behavior can cause/eliminate many of the behaviors that we see on a regular basis. Their are many forms available to use and document behavior. Just remember that behavior is a means of communication and we as educators need to now the language that is being spoken.

[krh]

Thank you very much for your input. I really appreciate it and found it truly helpful! Thanks again

[Unregistered]

"Why Johnny Doesn't Behave" by Barbara Bateman and Annemieke Golly will answer all your questions re FBA and BIP. Great book!