B3H: Selecting the Best Functional Assessment for Your Client

Functional assessment is an essential component of behavior-analytic practice, modifications may vary depending on the client’s needs, clinical context, available resources, and goals of the assessment. This training will provide an overview of commonly used functional assessment formats and emphasize practical considerations for selecting and implementing these approaches in clinical practice. Trainees will review the critical components of different functional assessment formats, including considerations related to assessment procedures, resources, time, safety, and the types of information each format can provide. The training will also examine the advantages and limitations of each approach and how these factors may influence clinical decision-making. Through applied examples and discussion, trainees will practice identifying functional assessment formats that are appropriate for different client needs and service contexts.

Learning Outcomes:

Describe different functional assessment formats. 

Identify critical elements and practical considerations associated with each format.

Describe the advantages and limitations of different formats as they relate to client needs and available resources. 

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