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A Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Functional Behavioral Assessment Methods

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Title: A Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Functional Behavioral Assessment Methods
Language: English
Authors: Nathan A. Call (ORCID 0000-0002-7288-7806), Alec M. Bernstein (ORCID 0000-0001-9930-9697), Matthew J. O'Brien (ORCID 0000-0002-9096-3585), Kelly M. Schieltz (ORCID 0000-0001-7335-0624), Loukia Tsami (ORCID 0000-0001-8734-8576), Dorothea C. Lerman (ORCID 0000-0002-5807-274X), Wendy K. Berg, Scott D. Lindgren (ORCID 0000-0002-3221-6805), Mark A. Connelly (ORCID 0000-0001-8157-8901), David P. Wacker (ORCID 0000-0003-2874-1655)
Source: Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. 2024 57(1):166-183.
Availability: Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 18
Publication Date: 2024
Sponsoring Agency: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (DHHS/NIH)
Contract Number: R01MH10436301A1
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Functional Behavioral Assessment, Evaluation Methods, Young Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Comparative Analysis, Program Effectiveness
DOI: 10.1002/jaba.1045
ISSN: 0021-8855
1938-3703
Abstract: Clinicians report primarily using functional behavioral assessment (FBA) methods that do not include functional analyses. However, studies examining the correspondence between functional analyses and other types of FBAs have produced inconsistent results. In addition, although functional analyses are considered the gold standard, their contribution toward successful treatment compared with other FBA methods remains unclear. This comparative effectiveness study, conducted with 57 young children with autism spectrum disorder, evaluated the results of FBAs that did (n = 26) and did not (n = 31) include a functional analysis. Results of FBAs with and without functional analyses showed modest correspondence. All participants who completed functional communication training achieved successful outcomes regardless of the type of FBA conducted.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: EJ1418389
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Clinicians report primarily using functional behavioral assessment (FBA) methods that do not include functional analyses. However, studies examining the correspondence between functional analyses and other types of FBAs have produced inconsistent results. In addition, although functional analyses are considered the gold standard, their contribution toward successful treatment compared with other FBA methods remains unclear. This comparative effectiveness study, conducted with 57 young children with autism spectrum disorder, evaluated the results of FBAs that did (n = 26) and did not (n = 31) include a functional analysis. Results of FBAs with and without functional analyses showed modest correspondence. All participants who completed functional communication training achieved successful outcomes regardless of the type of FBA conducted.
ISSN:0021-8855
1938-3703
DOI:10.1002/jaba.1045