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Evaluation of an Indirect Assessment for Identifying Tasks for Functional Analysis
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Wiggins, Holly C.; Roscoe, Eileen M. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2020
Although a demand analysis is helpful for identifying potential establishing operations for the functional analysis (FA) demand condition, it may not always be practical due to time constraints. A potential alternative is the Negative Reinforcement Rating Scale (NRRS), an indirect assessment tool that may serve as a time efficient alternative to a…
Descriptors: Functional Behavioral Assessment, Evaluation Methods, Negative Reinforcement, Autism
Reliability, Validity, and Accuracy of the Intervention Selection Profile--Function: A Brief Functional Assessment Tool
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Kilgus, Stephen P.; von der Embse, Nathaniel P.; Eklund, Katie; Izumi, Jared; Peet, Casie; Meyer, Lauren; Taylor, Crystal N. – School Psychology, 2019
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reliability, validity, and accuracy of scores from the Intervention Selection Profile--Function (ISP-Function): a brief functional assessment tool founded upon Direct Behavior Rating (DBR) methodology. Participants included 34 teacher-student dyads. Using the ISP-Function, teachers rated the extent to…
Descriptors: Test Reliability, Test Validity, Accuracy, Intervention
Reliability, Validity, and Accuracy of the Intervention Selection Profile--Function: a Brief Functional Assessment Tool
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Kilgus, Stephen P.; von der Embse, Nathaniel P.; Eklund, Katie; Izumi, Jared; Peet, Casie; Meyer, Lauren; Taylor, Crystal N. – Grantee Submission, 2019
The purpose this study was to evaluate the reliability, validity, and accuracy of scores from the "Intervention Selection Profile--Function (ISP-Function)": a brief functional assessment tool founded upon Direct Behavior Rating (DBR) methodology. Participants included 34 teacher-student dyads. Using the ISP-Function, teachers rated the…
Descriptors: Test Reliability, Test Validity, Accuracy, Intervention
Development and Validation of the Ability in Behavior Assessment and Interventions for Teachers Using Delphi Technique and Rasch Analysis
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Dutt, Anuradha; Tan, Marilyn; Alagumalai, Sivakumar; Nair, Rahul – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and behavior interventions have been effective in the management of challenging behavior among children with developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorders. Research suggests the need for valid measurement instruments for verifying, calibrating and scoring competence in FBA and behavior…
Descriptors: Program Development, Program Validation, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Intervention
Caregivers' Agreement and Validity of Indirect Functional Analysis: A Cross Cultural Evaluation across Multiple Problem Behavior Topographies
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Virues-Ortega, Javier; Segui-Duran, David; Descalzo-Quero, Alberto; Carnerero, Jose Julio; Martin, Neil – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2011
The Motivation Assessment Scale is an aid for hypothesis-driven functional analysis. This study presents its Spanish cross-cultural validation while examining psychometric attributes not yet explored. The study sample comprised 80 primary caregivers of children with autism. Acceptability, scaling assumptions, internal consistency, factor…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Autism, Scaling, Caregivers
Multiple versus Single Maintaining Factors of Challenging Behaviours as Assessed by the QABF for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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Matson, Johnny L.; Boisjoli, Jessica A. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2007
Background: The "Questions About Behavioral Function" (QABF) correctly identifies maintaining variables of challenging behaviour. However, for adults who have a long history of challenging behaviours, identifying one clear function of the maladaptive behaviour is difficult. Additionally, the person may develop multiple functions of their…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Mental Retardation, Adults, Test Reliability
Technical Adequacy of the Functional Assessment Checklist: Teachers and Staff (FACTS) FBA Interview Measure
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McIntosh, Kent; Borgmeier, Chris; Anderson, Cynthia M.; Horner, Robert H.; Rodriguez, Billie Jo; Tobin, Tary J. – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2008
With the recent increase in the use of functional behavior assessment (FBA) in school settings, there has been an emphasis in practice on the development and use of effective, efficient methods of conducting FBAs, particularly indirect assessment tools such as interviews. There are both benefits and drawbacks to these tools, and their technical…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Test Validity, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Teaching Methods
Standardization of the Functional Assessment and Intervention Program (FAIP) with Children Who Have Externalizing Behaviors
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Hartwig, Laurie; Heathfield, Lora Tuesday; Jenson, William R. – School Psychology Quarterly, 2004
The purpose of this study was to develop standardization data for the Functional Assessment Intervention Program (FAIP; University of Utah, Utah State University, & Utah State Office of Education, 1999), a computerized, functional behavioral assessment expert system. Reliability, validity, and utility analyses were conducted with students serving…
Descriptors: School Psychologists, Behavior Disorders, Standards, Test Reliability