Functional Behavioral Assessment
BehaviorDefinition
A systematic process for identifying the underlying function (purpose) of a student's challenging behavior. An FBA examines what happens before the behavior (antecedents), what the behavior looks like, and what happens after (consequences). The results are used to develop a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
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A written plan based on an FBA that describes the strategies, supports, and interventions to address a student's challenging behavior. A BIP should include preventive strategies, replacement behaviors to teach, response strategies, and a plan for monitoring effectiveness. It becomes part of the IEP.
An event, situation, or condition that occurs immediately before a behavior and may trigger or set the occasion for it. In an FBA, identifying antecedents helps understand what situations lead to challenging behavior. Common antecedents include transitions, task demands, peer interactions, and sensory environments.
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