March 23, 2011Kim M. Michaud

A- B – C analysis is used to ascertain the function of the behavior

Observer notes what immediately proceeds (ANTECEDENT) and CONSEQUENCES that immediately follow the BEHAVIOR

After several instances, observer might be able to determine the function of behavior

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpSfThUv_pc

This video will depict the interaction between a teacher and a student who refuses to do his work. Kathleen Lane will perform an A-B-C analysis.

http://www.iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/fba/fba_07.html

Refer to transcript and A-B-C completed form

*The IRIS Center for Training Enhancements. (2009). Functional Behavioral

Assessment: Identifying the Reasons for Problem Behavior and Developing a Behavior Plan. Retrieved on [March 14, 2011] from http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/fba/chalcycle.htm

Additional references will be on separate hand out and will be posted