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Functional analysis of problem behavior: A systematic approach for identifying idiosyncratic variables.

Eileen M Roscoe¹, Kevin J Schlichenmeyer², William V Dube²

¹NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN.

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|May 2, 2015

Summary

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This study introduces a new method to systematically identify test conditions for modified functional analyses (FA) when initial FAs are inconclusive. This approach successfully yielded conclusive results for most participants, improving behavioral assessment strategies.

Keywords:

descriptive analysis functional analysis idiosyncratic variables indirect assessment

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Behavioral Science
Applied Behavior Analysis

Background:

Inconclusive outcomes in functional analysis (FA) necessitate modifications to identify maintaining variables.
Existing modifications lack a systematic method for selecting relevant test conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate a systematic technology for identifying events to test in modified functional analyses (FA) following inconclusive initial results.

Main Methods:

Administered an indirect assessment (IA) questionnaire to identify idiosyncratic variables.
Conducted descriptive analysis (DA).
Used IA and/or DA results to inform modified FA test and control conditions for six participants with inconclusive initial FAs.

Main Results:

A systematic method for identifying relevant events for modified FAs was developed and evaluated.
Conclusive FA outcomes were achieved in 5 out of 6 participants during the modified FA phase.

Conclusions:

The developed technology provides a systematic approach to refine functional analyses (FA) when initial assessments are inconclusive.
This method enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of behavioral assessments by identifying relevant variables for intervention.