(Winter 2006)

Seminar Schedule:

• session 1: January 9, 2006
• session 2: January 23, 2006
• session 3: January 30, 2006
• session 4: February 6, 2006
• session 5: February 13, 2006
• session 6: February 27, 2006
• session 7: March 6, 2006

session 1: January 9, 2006

topics:

• definition of FBA
• federal and state mandates regarding FBA
• defining problem behavior
• selecting behavioral dimensions to measure

click here for the session's lecture notes

click here for the Doug Cheney's lecture notes on the context and history of FBA

readings:

• chapter 1 from O'Neil, et al (click to download this chapter)
• CECP web site: Part I: An IEP Team's Introduction to Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan
• Martin, G. & Pear, J. (1998). Direct behavioral assessment: What to record and how. In G. Martin's & J. Pear's Behavior modification: What it is and how to do it. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

assignments (due Session 2):

• study questions from Martin & Pear (page 256)
• study questions on notes from Martin & Pear (page 259)
• identify one problem behavior for your FBA and also identify the dimension of the behavior you plan to measure

Seminar Materials:

• course readings
• course objectives
• related web sites
• miscellaneous
• student grading
• past course evaluations

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