Instructions
Watch the video: Functional Analysis of Problem Behavior – WMU Autism Center of Excellence (wmuace.com)
Step 1: Watch the video detailing Dr. Brian Iwata describing functional behavior analysis procedures and how to utilize these procedures effectively. Then, refer to the handout for the video – Michigan Autism Training Videos Presentation.
Step 2: Download the Functional Analysis Protocol document. The format is an example to give a starting point for guide creation of an FA.
Step 3: Looking at your data from previous modules, along with Dr. Iwata’s procedures in the video for Functional Analyses (FA), create a step-by-step guide for administering a FA. The format is completely up to you. Consider the following ideas for your format:
- Written document, like our example
- Presentation slides
- Video format
Step 4: Submit your completed guide, one that hopefully will be useful to you and those you provide services to for years to come!
Length: Complete the 6-page Functional Analysis Protocol template or create 5-7 slides with Presenter’s notes or create a 3-minute video with a script.
Sources: 3 credible resources.
| Criteria |
Distinguished |
Proficient |
In Progress |
Criterion Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Video Analysis |
2 points Evidence of reviewing Dr. Iwata’s video is clear throughout formatted step-by-step guide (three or more areas) of formatted step-by-step guide. |
1 point Evidence of reviewing Dr. Iwata’s video is clear in two or more areas in the formatted step-by-step guide. |
0.5 points Dr. Iwata’s video is referenced; however, no clear evidence is locatable. |
Score of Video Analysis, / 2 |
|
Organized Format |
1 point The guide is arranged in a clear and organized fashion. The format leads the experimenter, and all involved in the FA process in a sequential organized process from start to finish. |
0.75 points The guide is arranged in a clear and organized fashion. The format is purposed or aims to be sequential. |
0.5 points The guide attempts for clarity and organization, however, the reader is left wondering what step(s) to take throughout the process. |
Score of Organized Format, / 1 |
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Technological Guidelines |
1 point The language in the guide is clear, concise, and understandable to all key stakeholders. |
0.75 points The language in the guide is clear, concise, and understandable to the experimenter and professionals conducting the FA. |
0.5 points The language in the guide aims for clarity and conciseness. |
Score of Technological Guidelines, / 1 |
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Environmental Components |
1 point All the relevant demographic information, along with setting, date(s), and experimenters are thoroughly defined and addressed. |
0.75 points All the relevant demographic information is defined and addressed. |
0.5 points Most relevant information is noted and addressed. |
Score of Environmental Components, / 1 |
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Target Behaviors |
1 point No more than three target behaviors are presented in the guide. All target behaviors are operationally defined with non-exemplar’s defined as well, to ensure the technological dimension is fully addressed. |
0.75 points No more than three target behaviors are presented and operationally defined. |
0.5 points Target behaviors are operationally defined. |
Score of Target Behaviors, / 1 |
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Conditions |
1 point Each condition in the guide (ex., Play, Demand, Reinforcement, Automatic or Alone), are listed and defined in terms of how the condition is intended to be utilized in the FA. The control condition is highlighted by its definition, so all involved understand it is the “control” condition. |
0.75 points Each condition in the guide (ex., Play, Demand, Reinforcement, Automatic or Alone), are listed and defined in terms of how the condition is intended to be utilized in the FA. |
0.5 points Conditions are listed in the guide, and definitions are attempted. |
Score of Conditions, / 1 |
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Data Collection |
1 point There is given data-collection methodology that matches the format of the guide and process of conducting the FA. Visual Data collection format is added to the format. |
0.75 points There is given data-collection methodology that matches the format of the guide and process of conducting the FA. |
0.5 points There is stated data-collection measure(s). |
Score of Data Collection, / 1 |
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Overall Plan |
1 point Chosen conditions make applied sense within the format of the guide. There is a schedule contained within the guide that explains how the process, timing, and any misc. the author feels is significant to add. *Process = What condition to implement when. *Timing = The amount of time allocated to each process. |
0.75 points There is a schedule contained within the guide that explains how the process, timing, and any misc. the author feels is significant to add. |
0.5 points A schedule is attempted to show what conditions will be followed. |
Score of Overall Plan, / 1 |
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APA Format & References |
1 point Guide is formatted throughout in the current APA 7th Edition Format. |
0.75 points References in the guide are formatted in the current APA 7th Edition Format. |
0.5 points APA format is attempted; however, significant errors are evident. |
Score of APA Format & References, / 1 |