Abstract

Interventions created to alter challenging behaviour should be preceded by a thorough investigation into the purpose of the behaviour. Functional Assessment is a framework created to investigate the purpose, or function, of behaviour viewed as a problem. Careful analysis of the behaviour through interviews, questionnaires, rating scales and direct observations, are combined to form hypotheses pertaining to the reasons why a particular behaviour might be of value to the individual.

Year Manuscript Completed

2010

Subject Category

Education, Educational Psychology (0525)

Keywords

Behavioral assessment

Primary Language of Manuscript

EN