A BCBA is working with a client who engages in low-frequency…
A BCBA is working with a client who engages in low-frequency, non-injurious problem behavior (e.g., dropping to the floor twice per week). Based on Brown et al. (2025), should the clinician conduct a functional analysis (FA) or use alternative assessment methods? Which option best reflects the article’s decision-making criteria?
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A client engages in severe self-injurious behavior (SIB) that occurs multiple times per hour and has resulted in tissue damage. Caregivers are hesitant to conduct a functional analysis due to safety concerns. Should an FA be conducted? What safeguards would you implement? How would the FBA guide treatment selection?
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