Functional behavior assessments are critical in the development of effective programs. By determining the factors that contribute to disruptive and interfering behaviors we can develop plans that will effectively teach child alternative behaviors. Behavior assessments also serve as means to evaluate the effectiveness of intervention identify needed refinements in the program and determining readiness for reduction in services or need for increased services.
An Autism Partnership clinician who specializes in evaluating the needs of children with autism spectrum disorder will interview parents and teachers as well as make observations in a variety of critical settings (home, school, social settings) to develop a comprehensive behavioral treatment plan.
A completed behavioral assessment will include:
Baseline Information
Descriptions of disruptive/interfering behaviors: behavior rates, antecedents that appear to trigger behaviors and consequences of those behaviors
Functional Analysis of behaviors: the factors that are contributing to disruptive behaviors
Identification of the child’s abilities and skill deficits
Program Plan
Detailed plan to address identified target behaviors
Individualized curriculum to assist the child in mastery of critical skills
Recommendations
Behavior intervention services
Training plan for teachers and parents
Upon request, recommendations for related educational placement and services may also be provided
For more information contact:
services@autismpartnership.com or (800) 816-9293 and press “0″.
To explore possible enrollment in any of our ABA programs,
complete the Request for Services form and submit it to our
office. This allows our clinical staff to quickly gather
information about your child so we can efficiently answer your
questions and give you a recommendation on which services should
be provided to meet your child’s individualized needs.
Autism Partnership
200 Marina Drive
Seal Beach, Ca 90740
