Wednesday, 8 May 2019

Comprehending Functional Behavior Assessment Steps

By Shirley Wagner


Many grown-ups take their time trying to study the young people around them. It is easier for them to notice any unusual changes that may occur. Involving them in activities give them an opportunity to assess their character and determine if there is need to raise the alarm. Functional behavior assessment steps are then implemented if the need arises.

Before calling for any action to be taken, close attention must have been paid to the person being monitored. It is essential that the character of the person at the moment be looked at in comparison to the previous to have a gauge. The damage that can be inflicted can be not only physical but also mental or emotional. This is a good starting point in the whole procedure.

The frequency of the character or attitude being at its highest should be determined to be able to gauge whether anything in particular triggers it. In case it is threatening to land the individual in self-inflicted pain or any unsafe doings, then it is advisable that they are addressed immediately before any further assessments. The intensity of the behavior must be carefully monitored.

A few factors will impact on the maintenance of character. Among them is the need to avoid people, scenarios or tasks. People will find themselves behaving in some way to get away. On the contrary, it may also be to capture the attention of a particular person, peers, teachers or siblings. They will be uneasy around these people and end up not being natural.

After it is known what the person is seeking to achieve by this change, a hypothesis can be developed, and potential solutions developed. A good example is trying to give temporal access to the materials or people that you have established as the goal of this change. Monitor their stimulation and reactions when they feel right about it.

With the above, you are now at a position where you can proceed to seek the intervention of any necessary persons to have an impact on the character gradually. If any positive change is noted, then collecting data on progress is vital. The data collected here, however, is much less and is done with slightly less intensity as was done during collection of baseline data.

Among the principles of understanding and successfully managing character, change is the proper interpretation of the impact of the selected approach to the individual in question. A reinforced approach will undoubtedly result in a worsened character. Since you have already learned a few things about the person you are dealing with, then you ought to be in a position to know how best to handle the situation.

Once you begin this procedure, you must follow all the right steps and use the most favorable approaches to assist the person in question. Find a way to maneuver the situation even when dealing with retards or people who cannot communicate properly. They are all human beings and need help at the end of the day.




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