Open AccessUsing the method of Functional Behavior Assessment to correct undesirable behavior of a child with autism spectrum disorder
Author(s) -
T M Ovsyannikova
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
kliničeskaâ i specialʹnaâ psihologiâ
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2304-0394
DOI - 10.17759/cpse.2016050108
Subject(s) - applied behavior analysis , autism spectrum disorder , autism , functional analysis , psychology , behavioral analysis , behavior problem , developmental psychology , cognitive psychology , biochemistry , chemistry , gene
The article describes the method of functional behavior assessment (FBA) used to describe a number of different ways which allow to determine the cause of undesirable (problematic) behavior. This method quite a long time has been included in the Standard of professional knowledge of the American psychologist and teachers working with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Today the method is used in domestic practice too. Functional assessment of behavior is used to study complex behavioral problems such as self-injurious or aggressive behavior. The case of using functional assessment of behavior to determine functions of behavior of a child with a diagnosis of ASD is described. The plan for correcting undesirable behavior is also presented.