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Use of the structured descriptive assessment with typically developing children.
Cynthia M Anderson1, Carie L English, Theresa M Hedrick
1Department of Psychology, West Virginia University, USA.
Behavior Modification
|April 1, 2006
Summary
The structured descriptive assessment (SDA) can be effectively used with typically developing children to understand problem behaviors. This method provides clear guidance for researchers and practitioners in functional assessment.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Behavioral Analysis
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Limited research exists on functional assessment for typically developing populations.
- Descriptive assessment methods for this group are often unclear, leaving a guidance gap.
- There is a need for structured approaches to functional assessment in children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utility of the structured descriptive assessment (SDA) for typically developing children.
- To provide clear methodology for functional assessment in this population.
- To explore the application of SDA in understanding problem behaviors.
Main Methods:
- The study involved four typically developing children exhibiting problem behaviors.
- A structured descriptive assessment (SDA) was employed.
- Hypotheses regarding functional relations were formulated for each child.
Main Results:
- Functional relations were hypothesized for all four participating children.
- Effective interventions were designed and implemented for two children based on SDA findings.
- The SDA proved to be a viable tool for this population.
Conclusions:
- The structured descriptive assessment (SDA) is a feasible and useful method for typically developing children.
- SDA provides a clear framework for conducting functional assessments and developing interventions.
- This study offers guidance for researchers and practitioners working with children's behavior.