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- Title
A survey of the use of functional assessment procedures in agencies serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Authors
Ellingson, Sherry A.; Miltenberger, Raymond G.; Long, Ethan S.
- Abstract
Surveys were sent to individuals responsible for behavioral programming in agencies serving individuals with developmental disabilities in the state of North Dakota. The survey asked about various functional assessment methods (e.g., indirect methods, direct methods, and functional analysis) the participants utilize with clients exhibiting behavior problems. The majority of participants indicated that functional assessment was extremely important in developing treatment plans. Participants reported that the most frequently used indirect methods of assessment were behavioral interviews and the Functional Analysis Screening Tool. The most frequently endorsed direct method of assessment was descriptive ABC assessment. Participants reported that they utilized functional analysis in natural settings with many of their clients. Behavioral checklists and rating scales were perceived as the easiest to use, while direct observation methods were considered the most effective methods in determining the function of the behavior. Functional analysis was indicated as most useful for obtaining information needed for effective treatment. Results and the importance of surveying personnel who work with individuals with developmental disabilities are discussed. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
- Subjects
FUNCTIONAL analysis; BEHAVIOR therapists; BEHAVIOR therapy; BEHAVIOR modification; PSYCHOTHERAPY; PEOPLE with disabilities; DEVELOPMENTAL disabilities
- Publication
Behavioral Interventions, 1999, Vol 14, Issue 4, p187
- ISSN
1072-0847
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/(SICI)1099-078X(199910/12)14:4<187::AID-BIN38>3.0.CO;2-A