Functional Assessment: Strategies to Prevent and Remediate Challenging Behavior in School Settings, Loose-Leaf Version

by Lynette K. Chandler

This book is unique in its wide application to a number of settings. The comprehensive, practical treatment of functional assessment addresses preschool through high school levels, regular education and self-contained classroom settings, and special and regular student populations. Its strong use of vignettes and open-ended case studies promotes problem solving among readers as they identify the function of behavior, choose intervention options, and pinpoint typical functional assessment practices. Focuses on three functions of behavior—positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and sensory stimulation/sensory regulation. Covers specific interventions by function, with coverage of intervention techniques. Encourages positive, team-based approaches to the prevention and remediation of challenging behavior. Provides practical solutions, instructing readers on how to conduct functional assessment in the classroom as well as other school settings and how to choose and apply interventions based on functional assessment.

368 pages, Paperback

First published September 28, 2001

Reviews

[Etta G · Rating 5 out of 5]

I honestly think I read more of this textbook than I have for any of my other grad school books, even though I didn’t finish the last two chapters because it’s May and I work in an elementary school so who has time for reading

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is helpful in understanding challenging behaviors that students may exhibit in schools. Chandler & Dahlquist demonstrate that the function (or purpose) of the child's behavior is desirable to them, even if that means a trip to the principal's office or a time-out. Therefore, an analysis and examination of students' setting events, antecedents (triggers), and consequences helps teachers to prevent and remediate challenging behavior, and encourage appropriate behavior. I would recommend this text to anyone who needs a comprehensive view on classroom management and techniques to create a positive, engaging learning environment.