LibGuides: ABA-6910: Lesson 2 Resources

Lesson 2 Required Resources/Curated OER

Chandler, L.K. & Dahlquist, C.M. (2015). Functional Assessment: Strategies to prevent and mediate challenging behaviors in school settings. (4th ed). Pearson.

This is a Redshelf book which you will access through the Getting Started module or the Bookshelf on the top navigation bar in the course.

Read Chapter 3.

This book provides an overview and instructions for both assessment of a functional analysis and treatment recommendations based on the findings in that analysis.

Functional behavioral assessment: A school-based model
Asmus, J. M., Vollmer, T. R., & Borrero, J. C. (2002). Functional behavioral assessment: A school-based model.Education and Treatment of Children, 25, 67-90.
This article describes a comprehensive model for behavior analysis to conduct a functional behavior assessment and develop treatment recommendations in the school setting.
Functional Assessment: Strategies to prevent and mediate challenging behaviors in school settings
Chandler, L.K. & Dahlquist, C.M. (2015). Functional Assessment: Strategies to prevent and mediate challenging behaviors in school settings. (4th ed). Pearson. Chapter 3 Dalphonse, A. (n.d.). What is the Difference Between Functional Analysis and Functional Behavior Assessment? AccessibleABA.
bThis website provides a brief overview of the similarities and differences between a functional analysis and functional behavior assessment. It also includes a video of Dr. Iwata, the creator of the Practical Functional Analysis.
Advances in Our Understanding of Behavioral Intervention: 1980 to 2020 for Individuals Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Leaf, J. B., Cihon, J. H., Ferguson, J. L., Milne, C. M., Leaf, R., & McEachin, J. (2021). Advances in Our Understanding of Behavioral Intervention: 1980 to 2020 for Individuals Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 51(12), 4395–4410.
This paper reviews 40 years of ABA research and research contributions to the field of behavior analysis.
Introduction to Functional Analysis
Think Psych (n.d.) Introduction to Functional Analysis.
THis web page provides a practical explanation of a functional analysis, its use, components and implementation.