Basic FBA to BSP Using Functional Behavioral Assessment

Basic FBA to BSP Using Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) to Develop Function-Based Behavior Support Plans (BSP) Adapted from Sheldon Loman and others Day One 1

Learning Objectives Day One: • Understand the concepts of “function” and “functional behavior assessment” • Consider how FBA/BSP fits within a multi-tiered system of supports • Learn the FBA process and practice with selected student Day Two: • Develop a BSP for selected student • Plan for implementing FBA/BSP within your multi-tiered system 2

Materials www. pbisvermont. org Introduction and Practice in Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Support Planning (FBA/BSP) From FBA to BSP Workbook 3

Materials Functional (Behavioral Assessment) Behavior Support Plan (F-BSP) Protocol • Interview tool for collecting information about problem behaviors • For staff, parents, and students • The F-BSP then leads the team to create a competing behavior pathway and behavior support plan 4

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What’s the function of this behavior? http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=hk. KOqij_Tdw 6

Function Based Approach Focuses on: Changing environmental factors instead of fixing the person. It’s about what we as adults will do differently! 7

D. A. S. H. • Define behavior in observable and measurable terms • Ask about behavior by interviewing staff and student specify routines where & when behavior occurs summarize where, when, and why behavior occurs • See the behavior observe the behavior during routines specified observe to verify summary from interviews • Hypothesize a final summary of where, when, and why behaviors occur 8

Simple vs Complex FBA SIMPLE FOR WHAT DEVELOPED BY WHOM COMPLEX Students that demonstrate high frequency behaviors that are not dangerous, have received interventions that did not improve behavior, show behaviors in only 1 -2 settings Students that demonstrate dangerous behaviors or show behaviors that occur in 3 or more school settings Relatively simple and efficient process to guide behavior support planning Time-intensive process that involves emergency planning, family-centered planning, and collaboration with outside agencies Team of school-based personnel (ex: teachers, special educator, counselor, administrator, behavior support personnel) School-based team, including professionals trained to develop and implement intensive interventions for students with severe problem behaviors (ex: behavior specialist or school psychologist) 9

How Does the Functional Approach Fit Into Your School’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports? 10

Six Components of Universal Fu ink Th l a s r e v i n U nc tio n all y! 1. Purpose Statement 2. 3 -5 Expectations 3. System for Teaching Expectations 4. System for Acknowledging Expectations 5. System for Discouraging Problem Behavior 6. Data-based Decision Making 11

Targeted Interventions d e t e g r a T • Implement Universal with f o Fidelity n o i • Inventory Existing Targeted t c n Practices u f e • Develop Intervention – ie. h t Check-in/Check-out o t s. Data System to • Develop n io Targeted Support t Interventions en v r! r e io t in hav h e c at e b M th 12

Examples: Targeted Group Interventions Based on Functions of Behavior Access Adult ü Attention/Support: ü Check-In/Check-Out ü Adult Mentoring Programs Access Peer Attention/Support: ü Social Skills Instruction ü Peer Mentoring ü Self-Monitoring with Peer Support (function: academic task escape) Academic Skills Support: ü Organization/Homewo rk planning support ü Homework completion club ü Tutoring 13

e v i s n e t In INTENSIVE LEVEL • Establish Intensive Team • Establish SU Supports P for S B the Intensive Level / A B F • Establish SU and e t a interagency e r C • Develop Capacity for Wraparound Supports 14

FBA LOGIC MODEL Sheldon Loman, University of Oregon “Specialist” responsible for up to 25 FBAs in school of 500 Individualized Supports 5% of Students Secondary Group Supports 10 -15% of Students School-wide Positive Behavioral Supports 80% of Students Designated staff conduct proactive simple FBA/BSP to prevent intensive problem behaviors, & decrease reliance on specialist. All staff estimate the function of behavior on ODR forms 15

Who is Responsible for Conducting FBA/BSP in Your School? How does someone access this FBA/BSP? 16

Requesting an FBA • Teachers & school teams should be able to identify the system for requesting assistance • Teachers should be able to identify who to access assistance from • The targeted team (EST) will determine when an FBA/BSP referral is necessary based on data 17

ACTIVITY 1: Using the questions in the workbook, review/develop your school’s process for accessing an FBA/BSP 18

D. A. S. H. • Define behavior in observable and measurable terms • Ask about behavior by interviewing staff and student specify routines where & when behavior occurs summarize where, when, and why behavior occurs • See the behavior observe the behavior during routines specified observe to verify summary from interviews • Hypothesize a final summary of where, when, and why behaviors occur 19

Defining and Understanding Behavior 20

The ABC’s of Understanding Behavior A = Antecedent Find out the events that occur right before the behavior. When and Where? B = Behavior Find out What is the observable problem behavior C = Consequence Find out what happens after the behavior occurs. Why? 21

Always Start by Defining the Problem Behavior (ABC’s) 2 Antecedents/Trigger s When _____happens…. 1 3 Behavior: Consequence/Functio n the student does (what)__ . . and as a result ______ 22

Defining Observable Behaviors Definitions of behaviors need to be: * Observable: The behavior is an action that can be seen * Measurable: The behavior can be counted or timed * Defined so clearly: that a person unfamiliar with the student could recognize the behavior without any doubts! 23

Examples and Non-Examples NON-OBSERVABLE / MEASURABLE Disruptive behaviors Talks when teacher is lecturing, calling out in a loud voice, singing Off-task behaviors Draws pictures during group work time Angry, Hostile Behaviors Throwing objects, Kicking over chairs Inappropriate language Calls peers names Attention problems Tapping/ drumming on desk, looking around the classroom Non-compliance Saying “no” after instructions. Engaged in any other behavior than the one that is directed Defiance Yells “No” or “You can’t make me” when given direction 24

Are these observable & measurable? • • Gets out of desk and hits other students Has separation anxiety (from parent) Spacey Reads 120 wpm Says she hears voices Emotionally disturbed Doesn’t like classmates 25

Defining Behavior Tips: 1) “What does the behavior look like? ” Talking out: Any verbalization made by the student that was not initiated by the teacher and/or distracts others from the assigned tasks in the classroom 2) Provide Examples and Non-Examples of the Problem Behavior Examples of Talking Out: · Answering a question the teacher asks of a different student Non-examples of Talking Out: · Answering a question the teacher asks of the student 26

ACTIVITY 2: A) Using your workbook, provide an observable & measurable definition for these behaviors: Jeff is always disruptive in class Hailey is constantly non-compliant during math Chris is defiant Brandon is angry and hostile Alexis uses inappropriate language B) Using your workbook, Describe your student’s behavior. Review FBSP-Protocol, Step 1: Description of Behavior 27

D. A. S. H. • Define behavior in observable and measurable terms • Ask about behavior by interviewing staff and student specify routines where & when behavior occurs summarize where, when, and why behavior occurs • See the behavior observe the behavior during routines specified observe to verify summary from interviews • Hypothesize a final summary of where, when, and why behaviors occur 28

Asking About When, Where, and Why the Behavior Occurs 29

Once you have defined the problem behavior… THEN: Where & When does the behavior occur? 1 3 Antecedents/Trigger s Behavior: Consequence/Functio n When _____happens…. the student does (what)__ 2 . . and as a result ______ 30

WHERE and WHEN Does the Problem Behavior Occur? WHERE = Routines where the problem behavior is most likely Examples: during math class, gym, lunch, recess WHEN = Specific events (or antecedents) within a routine that “trigger” the problem behavior Examples: when given double-digit addition, given directions 31

Identifying Antecedent “Triggers” Identify the event, action, or object that occurs right before the problem behavior (When…) – Signals the behavior – “Sets it off” (trigger) Identify the ANTECEDENT in these examples: – At the lunch table, when told to shut up by a peer, Ben hits the student – In language arts class, when asked to read aloud in class, Tracy gets up and tells jokes – During circle time, when praised Jessie starts crying 32

ACTIVITY 3: Using your workbook, identify the behavior and antecedent in the scenarios. 33

Scenario #1 During passing period in the hallway before recess, when peers tease him about his walk, A. J. calls them names and hits them. Routine: “During _____________” Passing Period before Recess Antecedent When… PEERS TEASE ABOUT HIS WALK Behavior The student. . . CALLS NAMES & HITS 34

Scenario #2 In math class, Bea stares off into space and does not respond to teacher directions when she is given a difficult math problem. Routine: “During________” Math Class Antecedent When… GIVEN A DIFFICULT MATH PROBLEM Behavior The student… STARES & DOES NOT RESPOND TO DIRECTIONS 35

Once you have defined the behavior (the What) & know Where & When the behavior occurs… Then: What is the CONSEQUENCE? (What happens after or as a result of the behavior? ) 2 1 3 Routines/Antecedents: Behavior: Consequence/Outcome When _____happens…. the student does (what)__ . . and as a result ______ 36

Consequence: Determine What Happens Right After the Behavior It may help to think: “and as a result _______” Example (Antecedent Behavior Consequence) – During recess, when peers tease him, Ben hits his peers and they leave him alone. – During reading, When asked to read aloud Tracy tells jokes, the other students laugh, and she is sent to the office (missing the assignment) – During circle time, when praised Jessie starts crying, the teacher stops circle time and comforts her 37

ACTIVITY 4: A) Using your workbook, identify the behavior, routine, antecedent, and consequence in the scenario #1 and scenario #2 B) Using your workbook, Identify the ABC’s of your student’s behavior. Also, review FBSPProtocol, Step 1: Description of Antecedent and Consequences 38

Scenario #1 Joe throws his pencil and rips his paper during math whenever he is given double-digit math problems. This results in him getting sent to the office. Routine: “During ________” Math class Antecedent/Trigger: When. . Behavior: Student does. . Consequence/Outcome: and as a result… Given double-digit math problems Throws pencil & rips paper Sent to the office 39

Scenario #2 Nancy cries during reading time when she is asked to work by herself. This results in the teacher sitting and reading with her. Reading Routine: “During ________” Antecedent/Trigger: When… Asked to work by herself Behavior: Student does. . Cries Consequence/Outcome: and as a result. . . The teacher sits & reads with her 40

Once you have identified the ABC’s Then: You need to understand the FUNCTION or WHY the behavior occurs 2 1 3 Routines/Antecedents: Behavior: Consequence/Outcome When _____happens…. the student does (what)__ . . and as a result ______ Function is _____ 41

Functions of Behavior 42

Why Function? ● There are four functions of behavior (Attention, tangibles, sensory, escape/avoidance) ● Replacement behaviors must serve the same function as problem behavior ● We can’t change function, but we can change topography (what the behavior looks like).

Most Common Functions of Behavior To Obtain/ Get : To Avoid/ Escape: · Peer attention · Difficult Task · Adult attention · Boring Task · Desired activity · Easy Task · Desired object/ items · Physical demand · Sensory stimulation: auditory, · Non-preferred activity tactile, etc. · Peer attention · Staff attention · Reprimands 44

Examples of Function in School • Obtain/Get Reinforcers – I yell and others look at me – I fight and others listen to me – I wander and people talk to me – I hit in order to get toys from other kids • Escape/Avoid Aversives – I cry when work gets hard and the teacher tells me to take a time out – I throw a book during math class and the teacher will remove me from class – I stand out of the way during PE and the other game participants will avoid throwing me the ball. 45

Understanding FUNCTION: WHY? What maintains the behavior? Use information about the routine, antecedent, behavior, & consequence to determine that the function of the behavior is either to: -Get or Avoid something in the environment Routine: During ________ Antecedent/Trigger: When _____ Behavior: Student does _____ Consequence/Outcome: and as a result… _____ Therefore, the function of the behavior is to: get/avoid ______ 46

What is the Function of Jane’s Behavior? Jane, a fifth grade student, was referred for disruptive behavior to the student support team by her teacher, Mrs. O’Neil. After interviewing Mrs. O’Neil and conducting several observations of Jane in the classroom, the team determined that during transitions (from lunch, recess, dismissal) in the hallway when staff are present, she shouts profanities. Then, adults spend time talking with her about her behavior. 47

Jane’s Summary Statement Routine: During ________ Transitions Antecedent/Trigger: When. . Staff are present Behavior: Student. . Consequence/Outcome: and as a result. . . Shouts profanities Adults talk to her Therefore, the function of the behavior is to: get/avoid Adult Attention is what maintains the behavior!! Attention from Adults 48

ACTIVITY 5: Using your workbook, identify the behavior, routine, antecedent, and consequence in scenario #1; and for your student – Scenario #2. Use this information to determine the most likely FUNCTION of the problem behavior 49

Scenario #1 When asked to sit with to his peers in morning circle, Mike pulls the hair of the girl sitting next to him. The teacher tells Mike to go back and sit at his desk. Morning Circle Routine: “During ________ “ Antecedent/Trigger: “When … Asked to sit with peers Behavior: Student does… Pulls hair of girl next to him Consequence/Outcome: and as a result… Sent to sit at desk Therefore, the function of the behavior is to: get/avoid Sitting at morning circle 50

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Scenario #3 From the video you just watched on Shane …. Routine: “During ________” Antecedent/Trigger: “When … Behavior: Student does. . Consequence/Outcome: and as a result… Therefore, the function of the behavior is to: get/avoid 52

After we defined the behavior (the What) & know Where & When & Why the behavior occurs… Then: We ask: Are there any events that happen outside of the routine that “SET UP” the behavior (make it more likely to occur)? 4 2 1 3 Setting Events Antecedents/ Triggers Behavior Consequence and Function 53

Setting Events • Events, removed from the immediate situation, that have an impact on the student’s behavior • Things that, when a trigger is present, increases the likelihood that the problem behavior will occur • Examples: lack of sleep, illness, change in routines, trauma, argument at home the night before, bullying, etc. 54

Antecedents vs. Setting Events • Antecedents - occur immediately before and act as “triggers” for problem behavior • Setting Events – indirectly “set-up” the problem behavior by temporarily altering the value of the consequence. *Setting events can help us PREDICT that the problem behavior will occur. 55

Common Setting Events: • • • Lack of sleep or food Having a fight on the way to school Bad grade on a test / reprimands Forgetting to take medication Substitute teacher / changes in routine Non-examples: • Diagnosis of autism or ADHD • “Bad” home life NOTE: Setting Events can be difficult to identify, are often unknown. 56

Setting Events: Example When peers approach Victor in the hallway and say, “Hello”, he yells “Leave me alone!” and “Go away!” Peers say he is weird and walk away. This is most likely to happen on days that Victor has an argument with his sibling before school. What is the triggering antecedent? - Peers approach and say “hello” What is the setting event? - Argument with sibling before school 57

ACTIVITY 6: Using your workbook, identify the following in the scenarios: * The triggering antecedent * The most likely FUNCTION of the problem behavior * The setting event 58

Scenario #1 When Jason is asked to outline a book chapter in Language Arts, he often argues, refuses to work and uses profanity which results in being sent to the office for ‘disrespect’. This behavior is more likely if Jason has an altercation with a peer on the bus on the way to school. Routine: Language Arts Setting event Antecedent Peer altercation on bus on the way to school Asked to outline chapter Behavior Arguing with teacher, refusing to work, profanity Consequence Teacher sends him to the office Function: Escape Task 59

Scenario #2 During story time when the teacher asks other students questions, Michelle blurts out responses or begins crying if she is not called on. When this happens, the educational assistant moves in closely and talks privately to Michelle in an effort to calm her. This is most likely to happen on days when Michelle has not had her medication. Routine: Story time Setting event Antecedent Students does not take medication Other students asked to answer questions Behavior Blurts out responses, cries Consequence EA talks privately with the student Function: Adult Attention 60

D. A. S. H. • Define behavior in observable and measurable terms • Ask about behavior by interviewing staff and student specify routines where & when behavior occurs summarize where, when, and why behavior occurs • See the behavior observe the behavior during routines specified observe to verify summary from interviews • Hypothesize a final summary of where, when, and why behaviors occur 61

Seeing or observing the behavior to verify summary from interviews 62

The purpose of an observation is to confirm or verify the team’s summary • If the team has high confidence in their summary, then they may decide that an observation is not necessary 63

ABC Observation • Observe the student in the routines identified during the interview • Confirm accuracy of summary of behavior from interview • Identify antecedents and outcomes that the team may have overlooked • Verify the function of the student’s behavior • Develop the most accurate summary statement 64

D. A. S. H. • Define behavior in observable and measurable terms • Ask about behavior by interviewing staff and student specify routines where & when behavior occurs summarize where, when, and why behavior occurs • See the behavior observe the behavior during routines specified observe to verify summary from interviews • Hypothesize a final summary of where, when, and why behaviors occur 65

Hypothesizing a final summary of where, when, and why behaviors occur 66

Anatomy of an Hypothesis Statement “During __________________, (the routine or location) When ___________________, (summarize the antecedents here) he/she will _________________ (summarize the problem behavior here) in order to _______________. ” (summarize the function here) This behavior is more likely to occur if __________. (summarize setting event here) 67

ACTIVITY 7: Using your workbook, • Complete the behavior pathway for your student • Create your hypothesis statement 68

Next Week: Competing Behavior Pathway Desi Routine: Setting Event Antecedent Desired Behavior Consequence/Function Problem Behavior Consequence/Function Alternative Behavior 69

Homework • Gather more information on the student you’ve identified, using the interview section of the F-BSP Protocol (ideally in a team meeting) • Conduct observations to verify the information gathered thus far • Working with others, confirm/finalize a hypothesis statement for your student 70

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