Functional Assessment: Strategies to Prevent and Remediate Challenging Behavior in School Settings

by Lynette K. Chandler, Carol M. Dahlquist

Practical and applied, this text focuses specifically on preventing and remediating challenging behavior in school settings at all grade levels, from preschool through high school, in the general education and self-contained classroom settings, and across students with and without special needs. It provides assessment to identify the function of behavior and specific strategies within each function; to increase appropriate behavior and those to support and partner with families; for providing consultation and working as a team to address behavior. This approach to functional assessment and intervention introduces a sensory regulation/sensory stimulation function and provides strategies related to sensory-based challenging behavior. 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. Taking a comprehensive and positive approach to managing behavior, this practical book provides useful applications to assist education professionals and families in selecting detailed interventions to address challenging behavior. Through these positive interventions, appropriate behavior is supported, replacing challenging behavior. Written for special and general educators, consultants, therapists, administrators, and families who work with students and children with behavior concerns, this comprehensive, practical treatment of the topic presents a functional assessment model based on a naturalistic and team-based approach in preventing and resolving challenging behavior in school settings. New to this Edition!

384 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.