Program and Classroom Description (3 points)
Program and Classroom Description (3 points)
a. Briefly describe the program (i.e., school), and classroom. Include the age groups served, the
number of students and the number and role of support staff. Add anything else that makes the
program special.
2. Behavioral Hypotheses (12 points, 6 points each)
a. Provide behavioral hypotheses based on the ABC data for each child (2 total).
i. Follow the formula and examples described in lecture slides on Functional Behavioral
Assessments (FBAs).
ii. A behavioral hypothesis describes what generally happens with the target child, not a
specific instance of challenging behavior. Because you only completed a short
observation and might only have observed one instance of challenging behavior for each
child, you might have to make some of this up based on your best guess.
3. ABC Data Forms (20 points, 10 points each)
a. Collect ABC data on the challenging behavior of 2 students during your observation(s). You
must have at least 1 ABC data form for each student (2 total).
i. Complete the chart with a way to identify each child (use pseudonyms, not real names.)
ii. Fill out setting events, antecedent, behavior, consequence, and probable function on the
ABC data form.
1. Use language that is observable and measurable. Avoid making guesses at the
child’s intentions or feelings.
2. Your probable function must be supported by the ABCs.
iii. Provide at least one ABC data form for each child. Multiple per child are preferable in
establishing patterns of behavior; however, you may not witness multiple instances of
challenging behavior for each child during your observation.
