We provide individualised support for each child, including a range of assessments such as Functional Behaviour Analysis, and Behavioural and Preference assessments.
Scroll down to learn more about Functional Behaviour Analysis and how we are able to help a range of children with Autism and other Learning or Developmental challenges.
A Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) is a systematic process for understanding problem behaviour and the factors that contribute to its occurrence and maintenance (Horner, 1994; O’Neill et al., 1997; Repp, 1994; Sugai et al., 2000).
The information collected for a Functional Behaviour Assessment is used to develop an individualised and comprehensive behaviour support plan. Strategies in a behaviour support plan that are built upon the identified functions of behaviour from the FBA have increased efficiency and effectiveness. (Horner, 1994; O’Neill et al., 1997; Sugai, Horner, & Sprague, 1999; Sugai, Lewis-Palmer, & Hagan, 1998).
The goal of the FBA is:
The primary reason for conducting FBAs is to improve our understanding of the problem behaviour and guide the development of effective, efficient, and relevant Behaviour Support Plans (Horner, 1994; O’Neill et al., 1997; Repp, 1994; Sugai et al., 1999).
The FBA provides the basis for deciding upon specific appropiate individualised behavioural strategies for the best outcome.
Initial visit – involves: meeting the pupil in their current environment (home or school), speak briefly to those who know the pupil best and understand what the challenges are, observe the pupils level of interaction and take a look at their level of academic attainment.
Detailed functional assessments (completed by a certified behaviour analyst) – a combination of observations, interviews and data collection to ensure that we put interventions in place that match the functions of behaviours. Our thorough assessments, mean that when we begin our teaching and interventions we have a sound understanding of the pupil’s needs.
Parents and staff – empowering staff and parents with individualised training and ongoing consultancy support, is a very powerful way of ensuring desired change as it brings about consistency.