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Functional Analysis Decision-Making Considerations
2025 · Behavior Analysis in Practice; v. 18; n. 4; p. 1237-1254; Fonte: Springer-Verlag
Dados principais
- Ano de publicação
- 2025
- Dados editoriais
- Behavior Analysis in Practice; v. 18; n. 4; p. 1237-1254; Fonte: Springer-Verlag
- Palavras-chave
- BEHAVIOR-ANALYSIS-PRACTICE; análise do comportamento
Autores
- Katherine R. Brown ORCID: 0000-0002-3438-7042
- Casey Irwin Helvey
- Michael P. Kranak
- Abigail Lavin
Resumo
Abstract Functional analysis (FA) is often considered an integral component of treating severe challenging behavior (e.g., aggression, self-injury). Given its essential nature, there are a growing number of publications aimed at supporting clinicians’ understanding of FA design and methodological refinements for addressing barriers to implementation. The current paper builds on previous work by offering a guide for clinicians new to FA implementation. In particular, guidance is provided on when and under what conditions to include specific FA test conditions and how to select a given methodology for a case. In addition, we provide an in-depth discussion on best practices for safe and ethical FAs, regardless of the chosen setting, implementer, or methodology.