Functional Analysis of Problem Behavior: A Practical Assessment Guide

by Robert E. O'Neill, Robert H. Horner, Richard W. Albin

Useful as a valuable first step toward designing nonaversive and educative programs to eliminate some serious behavior problems in persons with severe disabilities, this practical guide presents strategies and information for carrying out three types of functional analysis: interviews, direct observation, and systematic manipulations.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction, Psychology

17 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1993

Reviews

[Sarah Nell Lader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource for beginners, but I can see myself using this book throughout my career. Delineates many clear examples without becoming unnecessarily weighty, and provides filled-out samples of forms to be used when creating an FBA, with blank versions provided in the appendices! I definitely plan to hang on to this book for a long time - money well spent, whether you get this older version or the updated (2014) one.

[Yvonne · Rating 3 out of 5]

(I read this as a work required book study.) This book offers good information for novice special educators or those interested in being introduced to behavior modification. As a veteran educator, it didn't shed any new light on my approach to FBAs. My criticism comes from an excessively long chapter 2 and a lot of redundant information. Most if this can information could be presented in a comprehensive placard.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although useful it’s quite dry and difficult to get through due to the writing and pacing of chapters. More examples and shorter chapters would be beneficial.

[Jodi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dry reading but a good reminder at how to look at a problem behavior in the classroom to understand it and help to improve it.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

helpful resource for people working with students that have behavior problems.