Instruction in Functional Assessment, 2014a
Instruction in Functional Assessment, 2014a
Instruction in Functional Assessment, 2014a
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Table of Contents<br />
Preface<br />
Chapter 1:<br />
pg viii<br />
Challeng<strong>in</strong>g Behaviors of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities pg 1<br />
This chapter briefly describes the characteristics of <strong>in</strong>dividuals with developmental disabilities and the challeng<strong>in</strong>g<br />
behaviors frequently displayed by this population. Research on the behavioral pr<strong>in</strong>ciples that have been shown<br />
to account for the occurrence of challeng<strong>in</strong>g behaviors is summarized. The risk factors contribut<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>in</strong>dividuals’<br />
challeng<strong>in</strong>g behaviors and the context <strong>in</strong> which they occur are explored to lay the groundwork for the need for effective<br />
assessment and treatment methods.<br />
Chapter 2:<br />
The Methodology of <strong>Functional</strong> <strong>Assessment</strong>: Process and Products pg 17<br />
This chapter def<strong>in</strong>es functional assessment and describes why this approach is useful. It focuses on the methodology of<br />
functional assessment, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g surveys, rat<strong>in</strong>g scales, observations, and experimental approaches to determ<strong>in</strong>e the<br />
function of behavior. The step-by-step process of functional assessment and ethical considerations are described.<br />
Chapter 3:<br />
Treatment Implications Based on the <strong>Functional</strong> <strong>Assessment</strong> pg 34<br />
Consideration is given to the relevant factors <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> mak<strong>in</strong>g treatment selections based on current research<br />
and function of the <strong>in</strong>dividual’s challeng<strong>in</strong>g behaviors. To put it all together, the design of treatment as reflected <strong>in</strong><br />
behavior <strong>in</strong>tervention plans is reviewed.<br />
Chapter 4:<br />
Teach<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Functional</strong> <strong>Assessment</strong> Content pg 54<br />
Identification of the relevant content material that provides the foundation for knowledge of functional assessment<br />
and the multiple resources available to access it are noted. Several <strong>in</strong>structionally effective methods for teach<strong>in</strong>g<br />
knowledge and cl<strong>in</strong>ical decision-mak<strong>in</strong>g are then briefly described.<br />
Chapter 5:<br />
Teach<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Functional</strong> Analysis pg 69<br />
This chapter reviews how performance-based <strong>in</strong>struction and role play have been used to develop practitioner skills.<br />
<strong>Functional</strong> analysis, one type of functional assessment, <strong>in</strong>volves an experimental manipulation of possible reasons for<br />
the challeng<strong>in</strong>g behavior. A brief description of past research <strong>in</strong>volv<strong>in</strong>g how to teach functional analysis is reviewed.<br />
Additionally, methods of promot<strong>in</strong>g generalization of those newly acquired skills beyond the tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g situation by<br />
<strong>in</strong>corporat<strong>in</strong>g case-based learn<strong>in</strong>g and general case strategy are described.<br />
Chapter 6:<br />
<strong>Functional</strong> Analysis Case Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g/FACT pg 79<br />
This chapter describes a plan to guide teach<strong>in</strong>g functional analysis skills <strong>in</strong> a comprehensive manner through role<br />
play, case-based teach<strong>in</strong>g, and performance-based tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g methods. This exercise, with content material based on<br />
actual research cases, is designed to teach the process and implementation of functional analysis for use <strong>in</strong> classrooms,<br />
<strong>in</strong>-service tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, and workshops.<br />
Chapter 7:<br />
Resources for Team Members of Interdiscipl<strong>in</strong>ary Professionals pg 115<br />
In this chapter, the differ<strong>in</strong>g perspectives of the functional assessment process are summarized. Additional examples<br />
and blank templates are shared to help broaden the reader’s approach to functional assessment.<br />
References pg 130