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.

It is common for people to react differently when they want to get something or attract attention. This has been established to be among the most popular drivers of character change. Wanting to be in the same level with friends or sibling may make one act unnatural to fit in. Considering that this is not naturally experienced, you will notice and pick it out as the reason for the change.

A hypothetical scenario can be arrived at once it is known what the change is targeted at. By looking at how they behave when they are around the people they are seeking to be with or be liked by, then possible solutions can readily be determined. You may even go a further step and be the one putting them in these scenarios to achieve the primary goal.

Interventions can now be brought in since all the initial requirements have been met. Those brought in must be the ones needed to have a positive impact on the individual. It is still essential to collect data at this stage though this is now done with lesser intensity in comparison to how it was done when collecting base 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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