What is functional behavioral assessment?
Functional behavioral assessment (FBA) is a process for collecting information. The data the team collects are used to help determine why problem behaviors occur. The data will also help identify ways to address the behaviors. Functional behavioral assessment data are used to develop a positive behavioral intervention plan. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act specifically requires an FBA whenever a child with a disability has his or her current placement changed for disciplinary reasons. This does not mean that we should not think about FBA at other times, too. The evaluation requirements of IDEA make it clear that children must be evaluated in “all areas related to the suspected disability.” This means that if your child has problem behaviors that are not improving, your child may need an evaluation to examine the behaviors more closely. You may request an FBA at any time if your child’s problem behaviors are becoming worse, or when the team cannot explain to you why the p
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- What is Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)?
