Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English. PC2.3: Demonstrate integrity through the application of relevant codes of conduct and social responsibility within one’s profession.
QUESTION
GEL1.02: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.
PC2.3: Demonstrate integrity through the application of relevant codes of conduct and social responsibility within one’s profession.
Using one of the following referral case studies, develop and outline a comprehensive Functional Behavioral Assessment Report. The specific objective of your Functional Behavioral Assessment Report is to demonstrate synthesis of the course material related to FBA’s as they have been presented in the course. The FBA Report should be specifically related to only one of the following case scenarios.
Choose ONE of the following case scenarios for your Assignment:
A third-grade student in a public elementary school has been referred for behavior problems continuously for the past three months. This student is demonstrating consistently disruptive behaviors in this classroom and in other settings within the school (lunch, recess, specials, etc.). Disruptive behaviors have been termed “aggressive” and “non-compliant” by school staff.
Johnny is a six-year-old child with autism. His communication skills are significantly deficient, and he demonstrates a wide variety of problem behaviors. Most concerning is the tendency for him to demonstrate self-injurious behavior that has recently increased in frequency and intensity. An emergency room visit was necessitated by a recent incident of this behavior. Some of Johnny’s more intense characteristics related to autism spectrum disorders include repetitive and ritualistic behavior patterns and an apparent need to collect and acquire a variety of specific tangible items, such as Hot Wheels cars and Legos. Johnny is generally only “well behaved” when access to these items is free and frequent.
Assignment Expectations
Utilize the Unit 9 Assignment Template as a model for your report.
At a minimum, your FBA Report must include discussion of the required components as reviewed at the beginning of Chapter 12.
For each of those components, you should include specific details as they relate to the referral scenario you are addressing. Details would include descriptions of the assessment tools, forms, and procedures that would have been implemented.
It is not necessary to report actual scores or responses of completed assessment forms and tools, but you should include some detailed information that could have been gained by utilizing such tools and procedures within the context of the case scenario you are working on. DO NOT simply list items.
It is not necessary, nor appropriate, to include ALL of the assessment tools, forms, and procedures reviewed in the course. Be judicious in your choices and make good clinical decisions on what assessment procedures you are including.
Develop hypotheses related to the function of the target behavior based on fictional specifics of the tools and procedures you have described in your report.
All tools, forms, and procedures reviewed in Units 1–9 should be considered when developing the components to be included in your FBA Report, but, as stated above, it is not necessary to include all of them.
It is expected that you will need to demonstrate “creativity” and/or “dramatic license” when outlining the steps of the Functional Behavioral Assessment.
Directions:
Your Assignment should be written as an informative essay consistent with 6th ed. APA format, include a Title and Reference page, and should include the following elements:
Title page: Provide your name, title of Assignment, course and unit number, and date
Body: Answer the questions in complete sentences and paragraphs
The assignment must be written in Standard English and demonstrate superior organization, including a highly developed viewpoint and purpose. The communication of your thoughts must be highly ordered, logical, and unified, displaying exceptional content, organization, style, and mechanics (including the use of correct grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure).
Reference Page: Sources in APA format
Use Arial or Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced
Use 6th Edition APA Formatting and Citation style
ANSWER
Comprehensive Functional Behavioral Assessment Report
Introduction
This report presents a comprehensive Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) for addressing behavior problems in a third-grade student at a public elementary school. The student has been consistently displaying disruptive behaviors in various settings within the school, leading to concerns raised by school staff. The purpose of this report is to synthesize the course material related to FBAs and provide an in-depth analysis of the referral case scenario.
Background Information
Provide a detailed description of the student, including age, grade level, and behavioral concerns. Explain the impact of the disruptive behaviors on the student’s academic and social functioning.
Assessment Tools and Procedures
Describe the assessment tools and procedures utilized to gather relevant data for the FBA. Discuss the selection criteria for these tools and provide a rationale for their use in this specific case scenario. Emphasize the tools and procedures that are most applicable to understanding and addressing the student’s disruptive behaviors.
Functional Assessment Interviews and Observations
Outline the process and outcomes of conducting functional assessment interviews and observations. Discuss the key individuals involved in the interviews, such as teachers, parents, and the student. Present the information obtained from the interviews, including antecedents, consequences, and potential functions of the target behavior.
Direct Assessment Measures
Describe the direct assessment measures employed to further understand the student’s disruptive behaviors. Explain the administration and scoring procedures of these measures, and highlight the specific data collected. Include information about the frequency, duration, and intensity of the behaviors, as well as any contextual factors.
Hypotheses and Analysis
Based on the fictional specifics of the assessment tools and procedures, develop hypotheses regarding the function of the student’s disruptive behaviors. Analyze the data collected from interviews, observations, and direct assessments to support the hypotheses. Discuss the factors that may be contributing to the behaviors and their maintenance.
Intervention Recommendations
Provide concrete recommendations for interventions based on the findings of the FBA. Suggest strategies and supports that can be implemented within the classroom and other settings to address the disruptive behaviors effectively. Discuss the importance of collaboration between school staff, parents, and other professionals to ensure consistent implementation and monitoring of interventions.
Conclusion
Summarize the key findings and recommendations presented in the FBA report. Highlight the significance of conducting FBAs in promoting a better understanding of students’ behaviors and facilitating the development of targeted interventions. Emphasize the ethical responsibility of professionals in adhering to relevant codes of conduct and social responsibility in their practice.
