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This review of 173 studies shows self-injurious behavior (SIB) and aggression are the most studied challenging behaviors. Attention and escape from demands are the most common functions maintaining these behaviors.

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Area of Science:

Behavioral science
Psychology
Applied Behavior Analysis

Background:

Functional assessment is crucial for understanding and treating challenging behaviors.
Previous research has identified various challenging behaviors and their maintaining functions.
A comprehensive overview of current research trends is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate 173 studies on functional assessment.
To identify the types of challenging behaviors studied.
To determine the functions maintaining these behaviors.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of 173 studies utilizing functional assessment.
Categorization of targeted challenging behaviors.
Identification of the functions maintaining the behaviors.

Main Results:

Self-injurious behavior (SIB) and aggression were the most frequently studied challenging behaviors.
Attention and escape/demands were the most common functions identified for SIB and aggression.
Tantrums, stereotypies, property destruction, and disruptive behaviors were also commonly studied.

Conclusions:

The prevalence of SIB and aggression highlights their clinical significance.
Understanding the functions of attention and escape is key for intervention development.
Further research should explore a wider range of challenging behaviors and their unique maintaining variables.