Re: Behavioral Analysis question

[Guest guest]

BA is done by Certified Behaviorists. An FBA is the same thing.

I have only thought about this in terms of school settings but

I suppose it could be done in other settings too.

We did ask the school for an FBA because the principal

of the school viewed my daughters slow transitions

as defiant and I did think a behaviorist would see

it differently and she did. She made lots

of suggestions to help my daughter. Until we got

an IEP though the principal continued to punish

our daughter even with a FBA suggestions.

I would also ask for a FBA if there were lots

of behavior issues in the school that I didn't

understand the causes of (such as if there was

a lot of fights etc). Most of my daughter's

behaviors I totally understand the triggers for,

the FBA was to get it documented for the school

and to have good interventions not punishments.

I hope this helps.

Pam

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> One of the previous posts had some great info about various tests to have

done. I have a question as to which professional would evaluate for behavior

analysis. My son has had most of the tests- except the Audiologist said he is

too young to assess CAPD, but his hearing is adequate.

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> I would like to know which type of professional I should seek out for a

behavior analysis. Someone also told me to have him evaluated for a Functional

Behavioral Analysis. Is this the same thing?

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> thanks!

>

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> (son age 6 Asperger's, SPD, anxiety, questionable ADHD; son age 3 NT)

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[Guest guest]

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The functional behavior analysis (FBA) would be the tool to identify triggers

and present recommendations to address both the triggers and the behaviors.

Most of the time, a behavior intervention plan (BIP) would follow. This is a

contractual instruction guide that is designed for the school environment.

The most effective FBAs are conducted by board certified behavior analysts

(BCBA). This is the type of professional that you are looking for. Please keep

in mind that many states do not recognize the BCBA as a required designation for

conducting FBAs. Hence, depending on the state and district, they most likely

conduct their own FBA.

Let them and then advocate for an independent FBA with a BCBA.

Make sure though that all of the environments are taking into account, school,

home, and community. Also, that the BCBA interviews you, the child, one primary

teacher, and a primary community representative with the most experience of your

child and the behaviors.

Regards,

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> One of the previous posts had some great info about various tests to have

done. I have a question as to which professional would evaluate for behavior

analysis. My son has had most of the tests- except the Audiologist said he is

too young to assess CAPD, but his hearing is adequate.

>

> I would like to know which type of professional I should seek out for a

behavior analysis. Someone also told me to have him evaluated for a Functional

Behavioral Analysis. Is this the same thing?

>

> thanks!

>

>

> (son age 6 Asperger's, SPD, anxiety, questionable ADHD; son age 3 NT)

>