A functional behavior assessment is an evaluation to gain knowledge of a students behavior that is causing problems for himself and disrupting others around him. This article had similiar information that was given to us in the screencasts. It spoke of how the FBA should include a numerical baseline of the behavior, which helps to measure for behavioral changes. The end result is that staff, parents, and the student would like the problem behavior to change. It can be a time consuming project, but it is worth collecting the data needed. It also mentioned why the student may be acting out in class: n seeking attention, escaping the tasks, power or wanting control over certain situations. Once teachers or other professionals have gathered information from the student and background history. A plan can then be written to include strategies to assist the student improve his or her behavior. It made mention that sometimes changing a behavior may get worse before it gets better. Whether it is a student or your own child some like to test the waters to see what they can get away with, and what will be the consequences for their actions. Educators, family members and the student all need to be on the same page in order to help the child be successful in school.
Bundrick,Lisa "Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan." The New Social Worker Magazine.Spring 2010
This sounds like it was a great supplement to the information that you have been learning about this week through our module. You are right, taking the time to complete a solid FBA is well-worth it, in order to ensure that the created BIP is effective.
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