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FBA
Functional Behavior Assessment
What it actually means for your child.
Legal Definition
An FBA is a process for identifying problem behaviors and developing interventions to improve or eliminate those behaviors. An FBA seeks to figure out the 'function' or purpose of a child's behavior (e.g., escaping a hard task, seeking attention, sensory overload) so an appropriate BIP can be created.
Why You Must Care
Without a proper FBA, the school is just guessing at how to handle behavior. The FBA provides the data necessary to actually help the child.
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