Children often feel anxiety when attending school for the first time. Sebastian is a 5 year old boy from Puerto Rico. Sebastian started kindergarten and he is having difficulties following and obeying the classroom rules. Sebastian has not been diagnosed with any developmental disabilities or any medical conditions. Behavior analyst need to consider the clients demographic background when conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA). In order to establish and quantify Sebastian’s tantrums an appropriate behavior intervention will need to be implemented. However, behavior analyst needs to be competence in diverse cultural backgrounds, assess linguistic, and be aware how family systems that impact intervention.
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In order to interpret the data we must analyze it by conducting a functional behavior assessment to establish the client’s undesirable behavior. The client’s behavior must be operationally defined. It should be clear and concise so anyone can understand the definition. Sebastian’s behavior (tantrum) is defined as any occurrences that consist of crying, falling or stomping on the ground, kicking, screaming, and throwing supplies. Sebastian behaviors are occurring due to him seeking negative attention. Sebastian is struggling with social interaction with his peers. Furthermore, Sebastian behaviors are occurring at home and …show more content…
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) explains an assortment of systematic information-gathering activities concerning aspects influencing the occurrence of behavior (antecedents, consequences, settings, or motivating operations) (Board Certified Behavior Analysis (2014). Collecting relevant information concerning the occurrences of the Sebastian’s behavior needs to include the antecedents and consequences that are maintaining his behavior is vital part of the functional assessment (Miller, 2011). FBA is used to gather information to determine the function of the problem behavior. After determining the function of the behavior an appropriate intervention can be implemented to decrease or increase for an appropriate behavior (Copper, Heron, & Heward, 2007). Assessments can be collected and analyzed by using check lists, direct observation, experimental analysis and interviews. Furthermore, behavior analyst uses direct observation to record the problem behavior because it is the most reliable method. To assure reliability of recording direct observations, trained observers are used so they may observe the behavior as it occurs (Cooper, Heron, & Heward, 2007). Using a tally mark is a simple way to record direct observations. The observer can put a strip of masking tape on their pant leg and draw a tally mark every time the behavior occurs. Recording what happens before the behavior
Demographic Background …show more content…
In order to interpret the data we must analyze it by conducting a functional behavior assessment to establish the client’s undesirable behavior. The client’s behavior must be operationally defined. It should be clear and concise so anyone can understand the definition. Sebastian’s behavior (tantrum) is defined as any occurrences that consist of crying, falling or stomping on the ground, kicking, screaming, and throwing supplies. Sebastian behaviors are occurring due to him seeking negative attention. Sebastian is struggling with social interaction with his peers. Furthermore, Sebastian behaviors are occurring at home and …show more content…
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) explains an assortment of systematic information-gathering activities concerning aspects influencing the occurrence of behavior (antecedents, consequences, settings, or motivating operations) (Board Certified Behavior Analysis (2014). Collecting relevant information concerning the occurrences of the Sebastian’s behavior needs to include the antecedents and consequences that are maintaining his behavior is vital part of the functional assessment (Miller, 2011). FBA is used to gather information to determine the function of the problem behavior. After determining the function of the behavior an appropriate intervention can be implemented to decrease or increase for an appropriate behavior (Copper, Heron, & Heward, 2007). Assessments can be collected and analyzed by using check lists, direct observation, experimental analysis and interviews. Furthermore, behavior analyst uses direct observation to record the problem behavior because it is the most reliable method. To assure reliability of recording direct observations, trained observers are used so they may observe the behavior as it occurs (Cooper, Heron, & Heward, 2007). Using a tally mark is a simple way to record direct observations. The observer can put a strip of masking tape on their pant leg and draw a tally mark every time the behavior occurs. Recording what happens before the behavior