Functional behavior assessment for people with autism : making sense of seemingly senseless behavior / Beth A. Glasberg.

Functional behavior assessment for people with autism : making sense of seemingly senseless behavior / Beth A. Glasberg.

By
Glasberg, Beth A.

Publication Date
2006

Publication Information
Bethesda, Md. : Woodbine House,

Edition
1st ed.

Physical Description
152 p. : ill.

Subject Term
Autism.
 
Autism in children.
 
Behavioral assessment.
 
Behavioral assessment of children.
 
Behavior disorders in children.

Series
TOPICS IN AUTISM
 
TOPICS IN AUTISM.

Summary
This guide describes functional behaviour assessment (FBA), a highly regarded strategy that parents and professionals can use to identify the factors contributing to the problem behaviour. As the book explains, children and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are susceptible to unwanted behaviours due to difficulties with communication skills, social skills, and narrow interests. An FBA helps to determine what purpose the behaviour serves for the individual and the specific circumstances that led to learning the behaviour in the first place. Later on, the assessment is used to develop an intervention plan to help the individual unlearn the behaviour. With Functional Behavior Assessment for People with Autism caregivers are well on the way to breaking down the barriers created by challenging behaviour.

Language
English

ISBN
9781890627584