INSTRUCTIONS
Conduct a detailed case study involving a functional behavior assessment.
Instructions –
Select a Case: Choose an individual with challenging behavior (this could be a real-life case with permission or a hypothetical scenario).
Describe the Behavior: Provide a detailed description of the behavior, including frequency, intensity, and context.
Conduct an Indirect Assessment: Gather information using interviews or questionnaires from individuals familiar with the case (e.g., parents, teachers, caregivers).
Direct Observation: Collect ABC data over several observation sessions.
Identify the Function: Based on the data collected, determine the function of the behavior.
Develop an Intervention Plan: Propose an intervention strategy tailored to the identified function of the behavior.
Requirements –
Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
The submission must be APA 7 formatted.
The assignment should be 4-7 pages (not including the title page and reference page)
Please include a title page, reference page, and in-text citations as needed.
Grading Rubric
Selection of Case
2 pts – Clear, appropriate, and well-justified choice of case, with explicit permissions where necessary.
Description of Behavior
3 pts – Thorough and detailed description including frequency, intensity, and context.
Direct Observation (ABC Data Collection)
5 pts – Extensive and accurate ABC data collected over several sessions, thoroughly documented.
Functional Analysis
5 pts – Thorough and systematic manipulation of antecedents and consequences, well-documented. Clear, accurate, and well-supported identification of the behavior’s function based on data.
Intervention Plan
5 pts – Comprehensive, well-tailored intervention strategy clearly based on identified function.
5 pts – APA format – clearly written, title page, reference page, in-text citations, page requirements, free from errors
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