Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)

Description: Led by a dual-credentialed BCBA and School Psychologist, this process ensures that every assessment decision is thoughtful, family-centered, and aimed at supporting long-term well-being and meaningful participation for the learner.

Process:

1. Define the Purpose & Prioritize the Learner’s Needs

   • Goal: Understand the learner in context, not just the behavior.

2. Build a Full Picture Through Collaboration

   • Families are the learner’s lifelong advocates, our first and most important partners.

3. Define & Describe Target Behaviors

   • Clarifying behavior helps us support, not label, the learner.

4. Conduct Observations in Natural Settings

   • Both behavioral and psychological lenses are used to understand context, motivation, and impact.

5. Analyze Data to Identify the Function

   • The goal is not just to reduce behavior but to teach skills that improve the learner’s quality of life.

6. Identify Environmental & Instructional Strategies

   • Adjusting the environment is just as important as teaching the learner new skills.

7. Write Up the FBA and Summarize Behavior Findings

   • Our write-up keeps the learner’s dignity at the forefront and ensures the entire team is aligned on how to best support meaningful progress.

8. Share Results & Collaborate on Next Steps

   • Work with the family and team to understand the assessment results and collaborate to develop programming and behavior support plans.

Fee: $3,800 **

Payment options: School district contract for Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) or Private Pay (Payment plans available upon request)

**Rates may vary depending on the need for travel and specific areas of assessment