Implementation Checklist for Functional Behavior Assessment

National Professional Development Center onAutism Spectrum DisordersModule: Functional Behavior AssessmentStep 3. Collecting Data (cont.)b. conducting formal and informalinterviews with school staff, familymembers, and the learner with ASD.2. Clearly describe the interfering behavior andidentify data collection measures that will beused to assess the interfering behavior priorto designing and implementing theintervention.3. Determine how long baseline data should becollected and who will collect it.4. Use direct observation methods thatgenerally include:a. using A-B-C data charts,b. using scatterplots,c. using standardized behavior ratingscales,d. conducting learner motivationassessments, and/ore. conducting learner reinforcer preferenceassessments.Observation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8DateObserver’s InitialsScore**5. Use indirect and direct assessment results toidentify:a. where the behavior happens,b. with whom the behavior occurs,c. when the behavior happens,d. activities during which the behavioroccurs,**Scoring Key: 2 = implemented; 1 = partially implemented; 0 = did not implement; NA = not applicableFunctional Behavior Assessment: Implementation Checklist Page 3 of 9National Professional Development Center on ASD10/2010