Current Research Related to Functional Assessment

Course Code: REL-ABA-0-CRRFA

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Define why functional assessment research remains critical for ABA practice.
Compare applications of standard functional analysis.
Describe research on functional assessment used in schools and other environments.

Outline:

Section 1: An Essential Tool for ABA Practice

Functional Relationships Are Essential

A Review of Functional Assessment

Indirect Methods

Descriptive Data Gathering

Functional Analysis

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Functional Analysis Applications

Efficacy of Functional Analysis

The Standardization of Functional Analysis

Actual Use of Functional Analysis

Perceived Barriers

Lack of Training

Practitioner Perception

Too Much Time

A Better Way

Trial-Based Functional Analysis

Control Conditions

Test Conditions

Data

Uses

Latency-Based Functional Analysis

A Study on Elopement

Interview-Informed Synthesized Contingency Analysis (IISCA)

Research on IISCA

Identifying Precursor Behaviors

Studies on Precursor Functional Analysis

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Functional Assessment in Varying Contexts

Functional Assessment Uses Across Settings and Populations

Functional Assessment Research in Schools

Legislative Mandate

The Evidence

Inpatient Treatment Settings

Settings that Support Individuals with Dementia

Final Thoughts

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Information

Course Contributor

References

Instructor: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant, and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families for 10 years. She has supervised and mentored behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large-scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports. She is currently working at Relias Learning as the BCBA Subject Matter Expert, Content Writer, and Continuing Education Coordinator for Relias to the Behavior Analysis Certification Board.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Analyst; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabiilties: Home and Community-Based Services, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Agency.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.