CBA 2021 Webinar Series Trial-Based Functional Analysis: Advances in Assessing Challenging Behavior

Описание: Guest Speaker
Dr. Mandy Rispoli

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Trial Based Functional Analysis: Advances in
Assessing Challenging Behavior in Natural Contexts


Abstract
Behavioral interventions developed from a functional behavior
assessment (FBA) are more likely to be e ff ective than interventions
that are not function related (Carr, 1994). Further, the quality and
fi delity of FBAs are positively correlated with student educational
outcomes including reduction in challenging behavior, increases in
appropriate behavior, and improved academic performance (Cook et
al., 2012). One well researched means of assessing challenging
behavior is through a functional analysis (Hanley, Iwata, & McCord,
2003). However, traditional functional analysis may not be feasible in
educational, home, or community settings. Trial based functional
analysis (TBFA) is an alternative model that addresses many of the
drawbacks of traditional functional analysis. TBFA allows for
systematic assessments to be conducted by the individual’s teacher
or family in educational, home, or community settings. Preparing
caregivers to conduct systematic TBFA with fi delity is one means of
increasing capacity to assess individuals’ challenging behaviors in
natural contexts. The purpose of this session is to provide an
overview of TBFA and to present new empirical evidence on the use
of TBFA in educational settings. Data from single case design studies
evaluating this model will be presented.

Bio
Dr. Mandy Rispoli is a Professor of Special Education at Purdue University and a
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Doctoral level. She is the Co Editor in Chief of the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions . Operating from a
behavior analytic framework, Dr. Rispoli’s scholarship is built upon sustained university community partnerships to
improve teacher and caregiver meaningful involvement in functional behavior assessment and intervention and to
promote positive outcomes for young children with autism and developmental disabilities. Dr. Rispoli’s research
explores: (a) improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and feasibility of functional behavior assessments and function
based interventions in educational settings, and (b) innovations in professional development for teachers of young
children with autism and challenging behavior. Dr. Rispoli has published over 120 peer reviewed research articles
and book chapters concerning behavioral interventions for children with autism and developmental disabilities.