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Behavioral Data
Behavioral Data Collection
What it actually means for your child.
Legal Definition
Behavioral data is the systematic recording of a student's behaviors (frequency, duration, intensity, antecedents, and consequences). This data is collected as part of an FBA and is used to develop and monitor the effectiveness of a BIP. Common methods include ABC data (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence), frequency counts, and interval recording.
Why You Must Care
Without data, behavioral interventions are based on guesses. Demand to see the data—it tells you whether the BIP is actually working.
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