Comparing Indirect, Descriptive, and Experimental Functional Assessments of Challenging Behavior in Children with Autism

Tarbox, Jonathan; Wilke, Arthur E.; Najdowski, Adel C.; Findel-Pyles, Rachel S.; Balasanyan, Susie; Caveney, Amy C.; Chilingaryan, Vardui; King, Deidra M.; Niehoff, Sarah M.; Slease, Kelly; Tia, Betty

doi:10.1007/s10882-009-9154-8

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“…As such, partly relying on the topography for some types of behavior may improve the validity of the analysis conducted by the professional. Finally, our comparisons of the functions identified by the FA and the QABF are consistent with other studies (e.g., Paclawskyj et al, 2001;Tarbox et al, 2009;Watkins & Rapp, 2013) and provide further support for the use of checklist-based assessments; that is, the function identified by the QABF exactly matched the one identified by the FA for two of the participants and partially matched for another. In particular, our results support those of Watkins and Rapp (2013) with respect to problem behaviors maintained by nonsocial reinforcement.…”

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“…The experts' analyses also matched the informant-based results at a statistically significant level for two of three participants with a clear QABF. These results were unexpected because prior research shows that the quantitative analysis of ABC continuous data generates hypotheses with no greater accuracy than random guessing (e.g., Hall, 2005;Tarbox et al, 2009;Thompson & Iwata, 2007). Even though our results indicate that knowing the topography of a target behavior did not statistically improve the accuracy of expert reviewers, one hypothesis that may explain the discrepancy is that the experts considered other variables that are overlooked by statistical analyses.…”

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confidence: 84%

“…Researchers have repeatedly shown that ABC continuous recording does not match the results of FA in a large majority of cases (Hall, 2005;Lerman & Iwata, 1993;Tarbox et al, 2009;Thompson & Iwata, 2007). In the previously cited studies, the results of both analyses matched for only 14% to 33% of cases.…”

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Using ABC narrative recording to identify the function of problem behavior: A pilot study

Lanovaz

Argumedes

Roy

et al. 2013

Research in Developmental Disabilities

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Many professionals report using ABC narrative recording to identify the function of problem behavior in children with developmental disabilities, but research has not established whether their analyses yield valid results. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine whether the function identified by expert reviewers using ABC narrative recordings would match the one identified by a functional analysis (FA) and the Questions About Behavioral Function (QABF) scale in four children with developmental disabilities. The functions identified by all twelve experts using the ABC narrative recordings matched at least one of the functions identified by the FA for three of four participants. The experts' analyses also agreed with the informant-based assessment at a statistically significant level for two of three participants with a conclusive QABF. Altogether, the results suggest that ABC narrative recording may be useful to generate hypotheses to identify the function of problem behavior, but that more research is needed before recommending its use as a standalone functional behavior assessment.

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Using ABC narrative recording to identify the function of problem behavior: A pilot study

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Roy

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Research in Developmental Disabilities

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“…Tem sido evidenciada a importância de procedimentos de análise funcional experimental para o embasamento de planejamentos eficazes de intervenções de tratamento baseado em evidências para o SIB (Dixon, Vogel, & Tarbox, 2012; em contraposição a estudos que demonstraram a menor eficácia de métodos indiretos ou descritivos de avaliação funcional (Alter, Conroy, Mancil, & Haydon, 2008;Lang et al, 2009;Pence, Roscoe, Bourret, & Ahearn, 2009;Sasso et al, 1992;Tarbox et al, 2009;Thompson & Iwata, 2007). O presente estudo atingiu seu propósito ao demonstrar a efetividade de procedimentos de reforçamento não contingente e treino de mando planejados com base nos resultados de uma análise funcional experimental, visando à redução do SIB em um indivíduo com deficiência severa.…”

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Redução De Comportamento Autolesivo Em Uma Criança Com Diagnóstico De Autismo Utilizando Reforçamento Não Contingente E Treino De Ma

Garcia¹,

Oliveira²

2016

REBAC

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RESUMOO estudo buscou verificar a efetividade de um tratamento planejado com base em análise funcional experimental, visando reduzir o comportamento autolesivo [SIB] de um adolescente de 13 anos com transtorno do espectro de autismo, associado a deficiência intelectual, atendido em uma instituição brasileira. O procedimento envolveu expor o participante alternadamente a quatro condições que poderiam estabelecer ocasiões para a ocorrência de SIB, com registro da freqüência de respostas autolesivas. A intervenção foi realizada a partir da identificação da manutenção do comportamento por fuga. Foram planejados alguns procedimentos específicos destacando o reforçamento não contingente [NCR] e treino de mando no ambiente escolar, obtendo-se significativa redução da frequência de SIB. Conclui-se que procedimentos implementados a partir de análise funcional experimental mostram-se efetivos para a redução de SIB.Palavras-chave: comportamento autolesivo, autismo, análise funcional experimental, reforçamento não contingente, treino de mando. ABSTRACTThe study aimed to verify the effectiveness of a treatment based on experimental functional analysis in order to reduce the self-injurious behavior [ SIB ] in a 13 year old adolescent with autism spectrum disorder associated with intellectual disability, who attended a Brazilian institution. The experimental functional analysis procedure involved exposing the participant alternately to four conditions that could establish occasions for the occurrence of SIB, with the record of frequency of self-injurious responses. The intervention was developed based on the identification that the participant's SIB was maintained by escape from demand. The intervention involved some specific non-contingent reinforcement [NCR] procedures, and mand training at school. Experimental functional analysis procedures showed to be effective in identifying SIB function, and in fostering its reduction through appropriate procedures.

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“…Researchers have demonstrated the relative effectiveness of function-based interventions compared to other methods of intervention (Filter & Horner, 2009;Hanley, 2010;Herzinger & Campbell, 2007;Thompson & Iwata, 2007). Current educational and psychological standards of practice dictate determination of the function of challenging behaviours prior to treatment and for interventions to be based on the function or purpose the behaviour serves an individual (Tarbox et al, 2009).…”

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Comparison of Functional Assessment Methods Targeting Aggressive and Stereotypic Behaviour in a Child with Autism

McDonald

Moore

Anderson

2012

The Australian Educational and Developmental Psychologist

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There has been considerable research addressing functional assessment procedures, but little direct comparison of the practical utility of different methods of assessment. The aim of this study was to examine three different methods of conducting functional assessments of problem behaviours of a child with autism. Data obtained through indirect, direct and experimental functional assessment methods in both a classroom and playground setting were compared. Although results from both the indirect and direct observation methods gave some indication of the possible function of the target behaviour, the functional analysis provided conclusive results that the behaviour was maintained by access to preferred activities/tangibles. A brief trial of an intervention based on these results was effective in reducing problem behaviour and increasing desired behaviour.

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Comparing Indirect, Descriptive, and Experimental Functional Assessments of Challenging Behavior in Children with Autism

Cited by 67 publications

References 21 publications

Using ABC narrative recording to identify the function of problem behavior: A pilot study

Using ABC narrative recording to identify the function of problem behavior: A pilot study

Redução De Comportamento Autolesivo Em Uma Criança Com Diagnóstico De Autismo Utilizando Reforçamento Não Contingente E Treino De Ma

Comparison of Functional Assessment Methods Targeting Aggressive and Stereotypic Behaviour in a Child with Autism

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