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An Approachable Guide to FBAs

Developing FBAs and BIPs
An Approachable Guide to FBAs

This comprehensive 35-page step-by-step guide by Morgan van Diepen, M.Ed., BCBA walks practitioners through every phase of a complete Functional Behavior Assessment — from gathering records to writing an approachable BIP. Version 2 includes a full FBA Questionnaire and Behavior Observation Data Sheet embedded within the guide.

What You'll Learn

  • The 7-phase FBA process: Familiarize, Prepare, Observe, Collaborate, Analyze, Plan, and Recommend
  • How to conduct and document structured observations using the included ABC data tools
  • How to interview teachers and families and connect with service providers
  • How to identify the function of behavior and select an appropriate replacement behavior
  • How to write a least-restrictive, approachable BIP that teams can actually implement

Who Is This For

BCBAs and behavior support staff leading the FBA process in school or clinical settings.

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