Longitudinal Outcomes of Functional Behavioral Assessment—Based Intervention

Autor: Lee Kern, Michael George, Wesley Hickman, Patricia Gallagher, Kristin Starosta
Rok vydání: 2006
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Zdroj: Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions. 8:67-78
ISSN: 1538-4772
1098-3007
DOI: 10.1177/10983007060080020501
Popis: A critical measure of intervention effectiveness is durability over time. Still, few studies have examined the long-term outcomes of support derived from a functional behavioral assessment as well as enablers and barriers that contribute to or impede successful outcomes. In the current study, a functional behavioral assessment was conducted with a 10-year-old boy with developmental disabilities who engaged in high-rate aggression. Based on the assessment results, a comprehensive support plan was developed and implemented, which resulted in a decrease in aggression and increase in activity engagement. His subsequent progress was followed for 3 consecutive school years. This longitudinal follow-up indicated that components of the plan remained effective; however, illness and implementation lapses resulted in decrements in progress.
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